: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:19 pm  

Leigh retract statement that they have signed Castle

: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:23 pm  

bentleyman wrote:

Leigh retract statement that they have signed Castle

Iwas talking to his brother today in Castleford and he did not know if he had signed for anyone.

: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:32 pm  

Neil Kelly speaking on tonights BBC Radio Manchester Rugby League programme said they had agreed terms with Mark Castle but he had not yet signed for them.

It was also mentioned on the programme the Dons will be deducted 9pts for going into administration but they didn't know if the points deduction would be appled this or next season.

: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:44 pm  

GeoffRoebuck wrote:

Neil Kelly speaking on tonights BBC Radio Manchester Rugby League programme said they had agreed terms with Mark Castle but he had not yet signed for them.

It was also mentioned on the programme the Dons will be deducted 9pts for going into administration but they didn't know if the points deduction would be appled this or next season.

Depends which way the wind is blowing, with the RFL! Deducting them next season will seriously harm your chances of coming back up, providing (and hoping) that you get new backers. In some ways, that would punish new (and 'blameless') backers, for what has happened under the current regime. (I hasten to add that I am not criticising the current Board - as I do not know enough about what they have/have not done, and, we've all been there too!)

Good luck.

[Wanderer]

: Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:18 pm  

Suggestions are that Benson, Lawton and Leaf may be on their way soon.

: Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:47 pm  

WANDERER wrote:

Suggestions are that Benson, Lawton and Leaf may be on their way soon.

Heard a rumour Widnes were sniffing around Leaf..

[Wanderer]

: Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:51 pm  

Donny wrote:

Heard a rumour Widnes were sniffing around Leaf..

Linking up with his old mate 'Olly at Swinton might be another option.

: Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:17 pm  

I m sorry folks, but rather than analysing another collapse of the club should nt we be looking at ensuring that it never happens again.

We can argue between ourselves on this site forever with the hope that another consortium or knight in shining armour comes along to save the club. Arguably if this happens there is a very good chance that some of the people who may have got us into this position would still be around.


Lets stop talking about players leaving and instead look at ways we can rescue the club or at least have some influence.

And I believe we the supporters would find ourselves in this position again, after all, the likelihood is that these people will either not have club's best interest at heart or be capable of promoting the club properly and repairing its tarnished reputation.

I believe we should look at the possibility of a Supporters Trust either to take club forward alone, or as an independent body to work with any potential new owners to ensure some stability to make sure this never happens again.

So lets stop contemplating our navals or planning what we will do next summer on Sunday afternoons.

So come on you Dons

: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:48 am  

bentleyman wrote: Leigh retract statement that they have signed Castle Sorry guys its now official http://www.leighrl.co.uk/main/index.php

bentleyman wrote: Leigh retract statement that they have signed Castle Sorry guys its now official http://www.leighrl.co.uk/main/index.php

[Wanderer]

: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:58 am  

We knew he was going, it was just a matter of where.

I'm sure he'll do a decent job for you.