: Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:29 pm  

Good luck to Dave at Widnes.

Bit disappointed he'd didn't sign after agreeing terms and stating he would but its up to him to do what he believes is best for himself. Can't really complain if a player wants to play for his home town club, particularly with the travelling involved playing for us.

Have to say the Widnes team looks a lot better than last year, particularly with the proposed dual reg signings.

: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:07 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

That SRC is a right tool on the Barrow forum

"Widnes certainly like to beg, borrow and steal their team don't they !

Even more reason to put one up Cullen and co. next season"


All as i can say to that is bring it on Matey, and while your at it explain the beg, borrow and steal comments.

Funny.. that's what the Oldham fans were saying about Barrow earlier on this year!!!

Unfortunately they are a bit rattled at the moment and deservedly so. It's not been good news for them since McCormack signed.

: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:47 pm  

a.n Other wrote:

Barrows fans not happy - Would appear that they announced he was one of the players that they had re-signed at their presentation night.

Glad to see you signing someone...least you might be competetive if you sign a few more players.

He was training with Leigh, last season, and Barrow nipped in and signed him! The reason he said he signed for Barrow was, that they had offered him a better TWO YEAR contract than Leigh. Doesn't time fly?!

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:05 am  

I was certainly under the impression Dave Allen had signed a 2yr deal. Obviously not. I wonder if there is more to this than meets the eye ?

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:27 am  

Gary High wrote:

I was certainly under the impression Dave Allen had signed a 2yr deal. Obviously not. I wonder if there is more to this than meets the eye ?

Perhaps Big Des should take a leaf out of our book and 'quietly' go about his business, maybe he won't end up with egg on his face and leave his fans up in arms..

Makes you wonder how many more of the announced 're-signings' have actually put pen to paper?

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:25 am  

Gary High wrote:

I was certainly under the impression Dave Allen had signed a 2yr deal. Obviously not. I wonder if there is more to this than meets the eye ?

I think one of the directors on your board has cleared things up. It looks like he had indeed signed a two year deal but had approached the club about being released a few weeks back so I don't think there is anything to worry about from your end Gary. He also states that they did this with the intention of signing an adequate replacement. No mention of a transfer fee being paid which is the only thing I would see as being out of place.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Richard Fletcher announced up there shortly as he is currently without a club. A terrific player if you can keep him on the pitch. There have also been a few rumours about Mike Ostick?? A good young forward but these were only very slight rumours.

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:21 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

Funny.. that's what the Oldham fans were saying about Barrow earlier on this year!!!

Unfortunately they are a bit rattled at the moment and deservedly so. It's not been good news for them since McCormack signed.

Rattled about what exactly ?
Your not even on the radar .

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:40 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

I think one of the directors on your board has cleared things up. It looks like he had indeed signed a two year deal but had approached the club about being released a few weeks back so I don't think there is anything to worry about from your end Gary. He also states that they did this with the intention of signing an adequate replacement. No mention of a transfer fee being paid which is the only thing I would see as being out of place.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Richard Fletcher announced up there shortly as he is currently without a club. A terrific player if you can keep him on the pitch. There have also been a few rumours about Mike Ostick?? A good young forward but these were only very slight rumours.

I thought Ostick had signed for Salford.

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:56 pm  

I am wondering if Dave Allens change of heart has anything to do with our new coach ? He played under him in 2006. I am simply clutching at straws with that one though. I am more of the opinion that not having to travel 4 hours is a big reason for signing for Widnes. I thought Dave did a fantastic job for us and I think he will be a great signing for WIdnes. What stinks a bit is the fact he gave his word and has gone back on that. I won't resort to slagging him off because whats the point. Great player but a man of his word he ain't unfortunatley.

: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:03 pm  

Gary High wrote:

I am wondering if Dave Allens change of heart has anything to do with our new coach ? He played under him in 2006. I am simply clutching at straws with that one though. I am more of the opinion that not having to travel 4 hours is a big reason for signing for Widnes. I thought Dave did a fantastic job for us and I think he will be a great signing for WIdnes. What stinks a bit is the fact he gave his word and has gone back on that. I won't resort to slagging him off because whats the point. Great player but a man of his word he ain't unfortunatley.

You also forgot to mention the pride at being given the chance to return to his hometown club and the better prospects he has for playing SL in the near future with us