Re: Gareth Hock : Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:45 am  

Irish Wire wrote:

Has anyone on this board considered that with the baggage he is carrying that Widnes were the only club that would touch him?

Also missing for the first weekend apparently.

As I have said in another post your welcome to him

Think we care as he is a top player.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:26 pm  

Irish Wire wrote:

Has anyone on this board considered that with the baggage he is carrying that Widnes were the only club that would touch him?

Also missing for the first weekend apparently.

As I have said in another post your welcome to him

I think most teams would have taken him if they had room on the cap. There was certainly a handful of sides who expressed an interest.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:20 pm  

Several clubs wanted Hock

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:57 pm  

Will he be fit for the Saints game?

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:04 pm  

Fylde_Warrior wrote:

Several clubs wanted Hock

I've heard Salford have signed hock for next year on a 3 year deal. Massive recruitment is currently underway for later this year and next season at Salford Dr Koukash will be spending upto the full salary cap.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:17 pm  

RED LEAGUE wrote:

I've heard Salford have signed hock for next year on a 3 year deal. Massive recruitment is currently underway for later this year and next season at Salford Dr Koukash will be spending upto the full salary cap.

That's not true pal, he hasn't signed any deal for 2014.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:19 pm  

He's still contracted to Wigan for 2014 IIRC.

Certainly a fee will be required to obtain his signature!!

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:26 pm  

Sandgroper wrote:

He's still contracted to Wigan for 2014 IIRC.

Certainly a fee will be required to obtain his signature!!

Yes and a fee will be paid.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:33 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

That's not true pal, he hasn't signed any deal for 2014.

Not officially I believe he's agreed terms for next year just in nagotiations with Wigan over a transfer fee. I understand we tried to tempt him on loan this year but as Dr Koukash only took over the club on Thursday this week he didn't want the uncertainty of waiting to see if we survived.

Re: Gareth Hock : Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:42 pm  

RED LEAGUE wrote:

Not officially I believe he's agreed terms for next year just in nagotiations with Wigan over a transfer fee. I understand we tried to tempt him on loan this year but as Dr Koukash only took over the club on Thursday this week he didn't want the uncertainty of waiting to see if we survived.

He had higher offers than Widnes mate but chose us because he has numerous friends here and has worked under betts previously. He doesn't strike me as a lad who's driven massively by money. Fair do's to Salford for having a go but I don't think Hock will be at Salford for 2014.