Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:23 pm  

weaver93 wrote:

Maybe Gale has been brought in to aid Hookem's development..
I wouldve been surprised to see Sneyd, get a contract renewal here at the end of the upcoming season.
Sneyd will be 31 soon, 3 year deal, and closer to his family home, no brainer for him..

Exactly, I'd rather have Gale for a year than give Sneyd a 3 year deal, Gales definitely a more attacking player if fit, but if he isnt than Hookem gets some gametime.

Hodgson can already see the areas of weakness in the squad and is doing his best to sort it our which is tough this late.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:24 pm  

Sebasteeno wrote:

So long Sneyd - Been a great player at times but sadly not so much recently. If Gales coming then surely just a for a season. If we could get Gale AND Hampshire for Sneyds money then its good business

Do you realistically think FC could get Gale and Hampshire and only pay Sneyd’s salary? Either Sneyd was almost on a marque wage or Gale and Hampshire would be playing for peanuts.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:26 pm  

Mike1970 wrote:

Apparently Mahe’s not moving out of Hull.

Priory breathes a sigh of relief

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:35 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Do you realistically think FC could get Gale and Hampshire and only pay Sneyd’s salary? Either Sneyd was almost on a marque wage or Gale and Hampshire would be playing for peanuts.

Gale’s 33, IF he signs, it won’t be a big contract, probably his last Super League one and a skills coach for Hookem. Hampshire has knocked Wakey’s offer back, certainly won’t have been a big deal so feasibly, yes, both deals could be handled, especially if Bowden is off. It’s all ifs and buts and here say, anyway.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:39 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Do you realistically think FC could get Gale and Hampshire and only pay Sneyd’s salary? Either Sneyd was almost on a marque wage or Gale and Hampshire would be playing for peanuts.

It doesn't follow that Sneyd's salary would be the same as the hypothetical Gale+Hampshire salaries. Surely even you understand that?

Other players have left and other players have signed. Some players will get an upgrade and other may take a cut for whatever reason.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:44 pm  

If and a big if, if Hampshire signs he's replacing Reynolds?

One good thing, after weeks of inertia this forum has come alive

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:48 pm  

Seems (if the Gale bit materialises) that it's beneficial for all parties. As others have said, you've got to take your hat off to BH, AP & JC in the way they've made things happen in a difficult situation.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:51 pm  

Didn't see that one coming tbh. It certainly sounds like it was a mutually beneficial arrangement. The implication is that he knew his contract wouldn't be extended so a long deal at Salford suits both parties.
I wish him well, an integral part of those CC winning sides. A key part of all the big moments in our first win at Wembley.
Probably the right time for a change though. Interesting times.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:55 pm  

Armavinit wrote:

Gale’s 33, IF he signs, it won’t be a big contract, probably his last Super League one and a skills coach for Hookem. Hampshire has knocked Wakey’s offer back, certainly won’t have been a big deal so feasibly, yes, both deals could be handled, especially if Bowden is off. It’s all ifs and buts and here say, anyway.

Gale had another year on his contract at Leeds didn’t he? He would be unlikely to sign a one year contact with FC for less than he would be getting by seeing out his contract.

Re: What now? : Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:59 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Gale had another year on his contract at Leeds didn’t he? He would be unlikely to sign a one year contact with FC for less than he would be getting by seeing out his contract.

Why not? Perhaps he wants a guaranteed 1st team spot. A much better position to earn a new contract from than fighting it out with Sezer and Austin.