Re: TICKLE : Mon May 28, 2012 1:22 pm  

Then he won't leave.

Pearson won't allow him to leave for less than he is worth.

You might have to wait until the end of his contract then.

Re: TICKLE : Mon May 28, 2012 2:28 pm  

My point was more Westerman was a 21 year old SL Young player of the Year and international(?) with about 10 years value to Hull FC. Tickle is 29 from what you're saying wants out. Also a few sides wanted Westerman we don't know of this is the case with Tickle who as you say would be free the year after.

All these play a factor in a transfer fee amount.

Re: TICKLE : Tue May 29, 2012 3:35 am  

Some good points TBH, If I was Hull I wouldn't sell him for less that 100K (and only if we have a replacement signed), which I think he is easily worth, we are already losing Manu next year and possible a couple of props, losing them plus Tickle wouldn't be great for Hull.

Re: TICKLE : Tue May 29, 2012 1:23 pm  

Tickle would be a great signing for Widnes, but he's never worth a transfer fee at the age of 29.

Indeed, I wouldn't have thought any player was, transfer fees are very rare for anyone over the age of about 24 these days.

Re: TICKLE : Tue May 29, 2012 3:06 pm  

just_browny wrote:

Tickle would be a great signing for Widnes, but he's never worth a transfer fee at the age of 29.

Indeed, I wouldn't have thought any player was, transfer fees are very rare for anyone over the age of about 24 these days.

It is clear, that if Widnes are to recruit a decent squad of players, we'll have to pay transfer fees, or miss out on players. The age won't always play a part in that.

Re: TICKLE : Tue May 29, 2012 3:14 pm  

J20 wrote:

Fee similar to Westerman? Give over! Very different scenarios, especially if Tickle 'home sick' I'd say a nominal amount would do it.

After Brown of we could seal this ASAP it would send out a big age for next year IMHO.

Good player. Wire were rumoured to be after him about five years ago but his wage demands were too high at the time.

Re: TICKLE : Tue May 29, 2012 9:56 pm  

Pepe wrote:

It is clear, that if Widnes are to recruit a decent squad of players, we'll have to pay transfer fees, or miss out on players. The age won't always play a part in that.

spot on pepe you hit the nail on the head !

Re: TICKLE : Wed May 30, 2012 8:15 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Some good points TBH, If I was Hull I wouldn't sell him for less that 100K (and only if we have a replacement signed), which I think he is easily worth, we are already losing Manu next year and possible a couple of props, losing them plus Tickle wouldn't be great for Hull.

In fairness your right, I guess if losing money but having him next year or being a quality second row short for 2013 you may well keep hold anyway.

Hope for our sake we can do the deal and thus for you, you can find a replacement!

Re: TICKLE : Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:40 pm  

Dont watch that space too long will you,Tickle will be at Saints next year its done and sorted.

Re: TICKLE : Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:25 pm  

Bryn hargreaves,francis meli,paul clough and mick higham to widnes watchthis space