[Chris71]

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:46 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Unless Smith can pull off a couple of miracle signings of uk players and a top halfback, we won't much better next season.

And that’s the big issue isn’t it Dave, normally a club could raise the mood with some big signing announcements but we are very limited now with only one quota spot available and in need of a out & out 7 and a 9. So unless the club can produce say Ackers & a top class half from the NRL along with a couple more domestic big hitters we are really going to be struggling.

Leigh have shown what can be done in a short space of time and Salford who have repeatedly lost big players but still compete the following seasons following their recruitment even after losing Watson and relatively tight budget.

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:51 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Smith still seemingly calm but still get a feeling he may pull the plug when the financial reality kicks in.and he cant get the backing he needs due to financial restraints.
The signings made dont cost money at this stage but the loss of some sponsors as they are being asked for more money for next season and expected decrease in pass sales will put ever more pressure on Pearson

Smith's still got to make a living and if he fails at Hull there wont be many new offers, so I think things would have to get very bad for him to walk out

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:54 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Think Hoy will be ok, behind a better pack and if he can avoid his hamstring injuries.

Carlos is sadly finished, too many injuries.

Sao is steady, if he was English, but not he is good enough for a quota spot and that's without injuries and suspensions.

Hoy would be okay with a Clifford but not instead of.

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:58 pm  

The fact every game is on TV next year has the potential to massively increase the number of fans that pick and choose which games they decide to attend in person as well if performances don't pick up

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:11 pm  

There is not a magic wand . We all know this club is struggling. We have for a couple of years. We brought in Smith to sort it. This year has just reinforced the massive job needed. He has started to address the situation with a clear out and new players signed. Pity he couldn't have got rid of more. It's not going to happen overnight. Mores the pity.

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:11 pm  

whoever decided to let all matches be on tv next season needs sacking.takes all control from clubs when they want there home games played.season pass holders getting raw deal to suite tv armchair viewers.disgrace

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:42 pm  

3 years running Rovers top team in the city and it's hard to see it not becoming 4.

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:45 pm  

His Bobness wrote:

3 years running Rovers top team in the city and it's hard to see it not becoming 4.

Yep and 38 years running without a trophy, bore off

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:59 pm  

Judging success on finishing above Hull. It’s a low bar.

Re: Castleford Tigers - Away : Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:02 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Yep sadly had his time, but without paying him off he isnt going anywhere. Needs the captaincy removing though.

some bright spark gave Carlos a 4 year deal.