A bit off thread. I have been looking at the league tables when I first started watching Fax in1977/78 season and then looked at the 1980s. We had two divisions Div 1 had 16 teams Div 2 had 14 teams sometimes up to 18 with new admissions. 4 teams were promoted and relegated respectively. I happily see that system again.

So far apart from those already contracted beyond 2024 the confirmed and rumours are 2 leaving for Bradford and 1 for Widnes with incomings at 3 or 4 from Dewsbury, 1 from Sheffield, 1 from Whitehaven and 1 from Huddersfield ( subject to staying up ) 3 or 4 re-signings.

And it used to be very competitive. Fax narrowly failed to stay up in the early 80s following a late season defeat at Barrow, but we mixed it with the best, going to the likes of Widnes and giving them a real game. One of the most brutal games I ever saw!

In those days all teams were part time so there was more parity. But Wigan ruined it all by becoming the only full time club and ruining RL for several years with their dominance. Full time SL has done nothing to enhance the entertainment, if anything it's less attractive to watch and it's created an unbridgeable gap between 1st and 2nd tier unless of course the likes of Wakey, Leigh and Toronto become the only full timers trashing the Championship in the process.

Just going to be starting a few games with less numbers available than before, Will and Douglas out for the season, Andy O knee a few weeks, Kev knee, Widdop hamstring Bob 3 game ban and Zack 7 more remaining.
To call on we have Tibbs in the backs, Hursey ( who it looks like Finn doesn’t rate or use much and similar with Olly Davies who looks like he’s gone for good ) leaving Matty Gee to come back in for the pack, young Hird the signing from Sheffield and the rest are young Leeds lads.

Transfer deadline this Friday and rumours of some Championship clubs bringing in some players.
Will we be among them as we enter the crucial run in to the season or be going with what we have?

Seeing our predicament you would have hoped they would at least be looking and trying to, another indication if we have any money left at all.

Quote ="faxcar"Transfer deadline this Friday and rumours of some Championship clubs bringing in some players. Will we be among them as we enter the crucial run in to the season or be going with what we have? Seeing our predicament you would have hoped they would at least be looking and trying to, another indication if we have any money left at all.'" Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770

Quote ="faxcar"Transfer deadline this Friday and rumours of some Championship clubs bringing in some players. Will we be among them as we enter the crucial run in to the season or be going with what we have? Seeing our predicament you would have hoped they would at least be looking and trying to, another indication if we have any money left at all.'" Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770

Quote ="Listenup94"Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770'" Was good last year but like majority of our pack has been fairly underwhelming this year. Sunday showed younger,fitter forwards can make a difference- wouldnt be suprised if we just settled on the 2 Leeds loanees.

Quote ="Listenup94"Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770'" Was good last year but like majority of our pack has been fairly underwhelming this year. Sunday showed younger,fitter forwards can make a difference- wouldnt be suprised if we just settled on the 2 Leeds loanees.

Quote ="Listenup94"Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770'" Yes heard the rumours of some movement and with us releasing him early that we’re doing more than just looking, which we better be.

Quote ="Listenup94"Lannon off to Widnes early but we are looking to recruit https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29644770'" Yes heard the rumours of some movement and with us releasing him early that we’re doing more than just looking, which we better be.

Lannon been bang average this season at best. Just another player gone who has played a big part in our pack getting dominated week in and week out.

Said it before but Lannon is the same old story with ex SL props. Drop a league and having come out of a full time environment and they look like world beaters. but a season or so later look average at best.

In a way the opportunity of moving someone on who’s not firing on full cylinders and is going end of season anyway could help us both short to medium term if we can get someone in who wants to play and just roll their sleeves up and really get stuck in, that’s all anyone at the club wants and shouldn’t be asking too much of any player at any level.

Looks like we’re having to lose a wage to pay a wage approach but still a money better spent scenario if we can get the right one in.

Agree, Brew. Lannon was immense last season when he dropped down but has really gone off the boil. He seems to struggle to settle anyway, moving about abit and getting loaned out when he was at Salford and Hull KR. Dan Murray was another who rapidly lost it but having said that he now seems to be a constant at Widnes!

Now Keyes is going to Bradford, maybe we could get Lilley in return? Just a thought.

Sorry TF should have read this first.......I've never been a Lilley fan myself but maybe nows his time....

No!

Noooo!

No to Lilley

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https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tw ... T2gAaOIDZb Missed out on one target according to MG.

I wouldn't expect us to make many signings. I get the feeling the DoR leaving is because efforts to bring players in this week have fallen away.

I was told months ago he had no clue what he was doing, by a few people. One person suggest Karl Harrison would become DoR after he took on that ambassador role (does that still exist? Genuine question I don't know). And there was suggestions when Pickersgill came in (I think) that Ian Croad was back involved in an unofficial capacity.


Since the takeover, by well meaning people, the club has gone backwards. Probably due to the state of things when they came in and then the wider decline of championship RL in general. I've followed the club for a long time now but I can't remember things been this pessimistic in a long long time

https://halifaxpanthers.co.uk/panthers- ... long-loan/ A new season long loan

https://halifaxpanthers.co.uk/panthers- ... long-loan/ A new season long loan

Frankly I'm not sure what to say about this, could have one eye on next year with JK moving on and from what little I've seen and know about him he's obviously had a good pedigree back ground at Leeds and could be a real prospect.

However regarding the rest of this season and the immediate concerns and with just letting a prop leave I really do hope there is a plan B to just trying and failing to get Ronan Dixon in early from Dewsbury as to sign a half back when we've just lost a middle is a bit of a head scratcher.

Aye, a tad bemusing is this one, Finn must have his reasons though. Elland Craft & Tap. Wensleydale Gamekeeper 4.3% Mmm!

What a strange season, watched Kai Morgan last yesr against Wakefield away in a preseason friendly and thought he looked spritely and had some potential and thought he would be on board as a sub for Keyes , next minute he signs for Salford and we splash out on widdop . We are now in need of a prop and sign him in probably our most stacked position. Anyway enough of the moaning the pounds are piling on I’m off for a Big Mac and fries to start the diet .

Well it looks very unlikely it’s for next year like I originally suggested to try and make any sense of it as Salford have just extended his contract for another year.

Release a prop and a couple of days later bring a half in on loan when we already have 3 and trying to accommodate them when there all fit beggars the spine up.

Anybody got any idea what’s going on these days because I certainly haven’t.

I could be wrong but prior to signing with us on loan I think Kai Morgan signed an extension at Salford. So think no matter what happens this is a short term thing.

Agree with what's been said, almost sounds like desperation to just bring any player in.....unless at the last minute we release JK to the Bulls early today. It seems we are going to rely on being able to draw on DR from Leeds. Bearing in mind they have just loaned Ruan out to Hull now, then if they any injuries now at back end of season, they will be less inclined to supply.