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Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:19 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Hope the club realise if Applegarth stays on as coach the “doom and gloom” and “negativity” will follow into next season as well. Getting in a coach like Powell and allowing him to crack the whip without caving into player power is what the club needs most.

Are you saying that your doom and gloom outlook is actually because of Applegarth and once Powell or someone else comes in you'll be like a ray of sunshine on our lives?

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:24 pm  

TimmySmith wrote:

The Powell rumour is interesting. Would be good to know where this one came from? Hopefully not from the Castleford independent forum.

We want to move away from the duds we've been given on loan over the last year or two. Innes Senior is probably a great lad but he's not very good at rugby. Draw a line in the sand with these sort of players.

Whitbread - We'll have a queue at the door.

Tanginoa - Not sure after been on the side line most of the year. Always liked him and would prefer him to stay.

Atoni - Rolled his sleeves up after Fifita came back, showed some real grit but the initial poor form had already secured his fate IMO.

Proctor - Saw spells of his former NRL brilliance but 5 minutes here and there doesn't cut it. Obviously only a year contracted anyway. I'm sure he'll be glad to get back to his kids.

Langi - Nothing special and would imagine he'll be on a fair salary, would prefer to see him move on.

Lyne - Rumoured to Cas. Would hurt a lot of fans but in honesty he'd be no major loss IMO, declined massively in the last few years. Probably hungrier/younger players about.

Battye - I'm sure he was linked with Keighley and a few other clubs earlier in the year. Didn't think I'd be saying this but I'd hang on to him. Handy player with lots of experience at this level.

Morgan Smith - Linked with FC from what I saw on social media. Not really done much for us but would've liked to see him play more. Difficult situation with Lino and Gale been on contract.

Hood, Ashurst, Pitts and Kay will be key going into next year.

Dont forget Max and Will also a possible deal for Kershaw

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:25 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Are you saying that your doom and gloom outlook is actually because of Applegarth and once Powell or someone else comes in you'll be like a ray of sunshine on our lives?

you must realise that players have got to show improvement, the team make progress and the whole culture of the squad needs to change but the coach must also be allowed to change it. This seasons goings on were simply not good enough and to be fair to Applegarth he got off very lightly.

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Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:27 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

you must realise that players have got to show improvement, the team make progress and the whole culture of the squad needs to change but the coach must also be allowed to change it. This seasons goings on were simply not good enough and to be fair to Applegarth he got off very lightly.

I don't have to realise it. It's Willzay saying it. I was just asking if his outlook will be brighter.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:28 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Dont forget Max and Will also a possible deal for Kershaw

Max is signed for 3 years isn't he? I'd imagine he'd be with us next year anyway.

I'd seen Dagger linked with York. A big loss for us as he's been up there in the top 3 players for me. Personally I'd be satisfied with him playing over Lino but don't see it happening regardless of who the coach is.

Sorry, it was Sheffield mentioned not Keighley.

Completely forgot about Griffin (Thanks TDNC) and not sure how, has been a standout since he came. Wouldn't be surprised to see someone come in for him though.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:05 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Are you saying that your doom and gloom outlook is actually because of Applegarth and once Powell or someone else comes in you'll be like a ray of sunshine on our lives?

Jeez PT, its not the time of miracles just yet....
Christmas is still 3 months away........

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:47 pm  

TimmySmith wrote:

Max is signed for 3 years isn't he? I'd imagine he'd be with us next year anyway.

I'd seen Dagger linked with York. A big loss for us as he's been up there in the top 3 players for me. Personally I'd be satisfied with him playing over Lino but don't see it happening regardless of who the coach is.

Sorry, it was Sheffield mentioned not Keighley.

Completely forgot about Griffin (Thanks TDNC) and not sure how, has been a standout since he came. Wouldn't be surprised to see someone come in for him though.

I think he signed one of those dual contracts so it would have to be a transfer fee for griffin to leave. He seemed happy enough on social media mentioning something of getting us back up so I take that as he’s staying.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:15 pm  

rumours of Hadley coming from HKR, and worryingly Griffin from Cas (please god NO)
Wouldn't be surprised if Sean Long was Head Coach next year

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:42 pm  

Dr Dreadnought wrote:

rumours of Hadley coming from HKR, and worryingly Griffin from Cas (please god NO)
Wouldn't be surprised if Sean Long was Head Coach next year

I heard Griffin from Cas also.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:01 pm  

Dr Dreadnought wrote:

rumours of Hadley coming from HKR, and worryingly Griffin from Cas (please god NO)
Wouldn't be surprised if Sean Long was Head Coach next year

No chance Hadley, signed a new 2 year deal earlier this season and is one of Willie Peters favourites.

I hope the Griffin rumour is rubbish, he is utter dog turd.