Can't see him gelling with Benitez though.

We (Newcastle) wouldn't get Delaney as he is over 25 and has no resale value, plus would expect a wage, for which Ashley would have to put his hand in his pocket. Which doesn't happen.

I'd pay for a return ticket to Newcastle for Delaney to have a meeting with Ashley for a while. Rafa the gaffa would as well I'm sure.

If he does end up at the Thunder though that would be interesting.

Did anyone else see the Ferres tweet? We thought it was him going. The disappointment when we found out he wasn't was comparable to waking up next to a lass you pulled after 15 pints.

At least one of those three needed to go.
If we can get Ward and Ferres fit for next year and a back rower that can break a tackle we will at least look in better shape for 2020 when Ferres,Ablett and JJB will / should be leaving

Its the right time for him to go. He's been a high contributor to the successes of the club recently. He's really put his body through some pain, and can retire with some great stories and memories

Pure class right through to the end.

Have everything and then some for the club and led from the front.

Has fallen in his sword a bit here as well which shows what he is all about. Recognises his contribution is not what it was but happy to play at a lower level because he clearly just loves playing.

Thanks for everything.

Pretty much been covered but fwiw the timing is right & his overall contribution will never be forgot
Im glad he's sticking around though & id expect Jjb to follow suit if/when it gets confirmed he's retiring.

Agree with all that's been said. Been great in the back row getting through a lot of quality tackling and carrying the ball to pre-set positions on the pitch late in the set and literally run himself into the ground. Hope he looks after himself, particularly his facial injury.

Guess Fensom will take on that role if all rumours are true.

I heard today that Ablett has agreed a 1 year deal for next year on a reduced salary.

The first Ferres tweet today was quite strange, it seemed to have no context, be interesting to see if he is at Leeds next year.

Newcastle are a club with great ambitions, hopefully things go well for them.

Ferres as tweeted that he is staying at Leeds

Ablett has signed a two year deal I believe.

I don't mind that, still does a job in a better pack

A huge shame for Delaney that the last few years have been so blighted by injury. A great servant to the club. Probably the right time for him to retire from the playing squad.

Bradford Bulls too

He's off to Fev apparently.

Personally I don't think that was ever in question. Simply giving the opportunity that if we hit injuries we will bring him back on loan.

Smart move by Kev and GH.

Now we need to see who the replacement will be, and who else will be leaving.

Just confirmed, signed a 2 year deal with Fev

All the best to Brett who’s retired due to his eye injury.

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A real grafter , who never took a backward step and the team always came first . A real tough cookie who always put his hand up when needed . Too Brave For his own good as it turned out , but i guess he would have it no other way . His place is cemented in Leeds history . Thanks Brett and best wishes .

thanks for the great service Frogga

Top player,gave is all for the Rhinos.Played on one leg in the 2015 grand final.
All the very best

Frogger was a modern day Graham Eccles. No higher compliment in my book. A top team man and player. Thank you.

Shame for him to retire under these circumstances but will always have fond memories of him playing for Leeds. We used to think he ate nuts and bolts for bereakfast and sh@t bricks