and if anyone thinks that big money has been paid then thy clearly don't know the 'compensation' guide lines on signing young players

if there's more than one clb in for him, the compensation guidelines go out of the window and it's the higherst bidderif he's contracted.

Interesting point about the Eastwood compo money being used.

not really, all depends on the money being offered to the kid himself.

and other than fans say so on here, any club admitted an interest or even got to the stage of offering contracts

Cracking signing, this kid has tons of pace and potential.

Come on lets be honest when Leeds showed an interest was there really another option? Warrington? nah

Stand by what you believe owd cock!
As I said, I am more than happy our club has brokered a cracking deal for the lad and our club.

there were 2 other options - Leeds have done very well here.

On the other hand, it depends where players are brought up, as there's still a fair bit of pit-village-envy and certain players who have been reported as never signing for Leeds regardless of how much money is being splashed around.

Hello stranger - glad you think it's good news for us, what can you tell us about him?

ey up flippy me owd cock!
Can play wing or Fb. Lightening fast, very safe under the high one and is a class apart from anything else in the championship. His ability is way way above championship level but still has some maturing to do.
He's a very likeable soul who has entertained us no end. We keep him for another year and have a good wad up front for him. We know we couldn't keep him forever.
He will be a GB/England winger or be in a fight with Tompkins for the No1 jersey within 3 years. Awesome talent

Thanks for the info.

Thats a massive rap for a kid who's only played a dozen or so First team games in the chamionship.

I look forward to watching him on Sky next year in the Championship and watching him develop further (hopefully) with the added benefit of training with our squad.

Hopefully he'll get a run out in our boxing day team so more of us can hopefully get as exited about him as you obviously are.

Good luck for next season

Nice to see that the money raised from someone who didn't want to be here has gone to someone who does want a future at Leeds.

This lad must be good after only a dozen games playing at that level.
Which Amateur club did he come from?
How come nobody else spotted him other than Powell?
He will have competition on his hands for the full back spot with BJB next in line.
Maybe Lee Smith or Ryan Hall need to watch out unless we play Hall at Centre which I do not agree with.
Good competition for places is not a bad sign though.

I'm not prone to over egging the pudding! BUT, Hall or Smith would be displaced if either got injured. They wouldn't get back in the team!! Trust me! This lad is the real deal.
I know some will point to the obvious - he hasn't played at Sl level! I just believe he's GB material - just needs a year to mature and BOOM SHANKA!!!!
I have every confidence in 2 years you'll agree with me!

Robin, normally you talk a load of rubbish! However your spot on with this. He's the poodles swingers, the dogs b0llocks, whatever positive phrase you want to say.

Zak is real class, he has the attitude and ethic to really make a name for himself. I really hope he does, a great guy.

You'll see plenty more of this:

His signing will also help reduce our average player age.

A shrewd move Mr H.

Liking our future pontential backline if all goes to plan,

FB - BJB
W- Hall
C - Watkins
C - Delaney
W - Smith
With Hardacre to possibly take Smith on wing and Smith into Delaney's position.

Fev signed him while playing for fev lions u16's.
I believe he had offers from super league clubs, icluding yourselves. but wanted to start at the club he loves, and fair play to him i say.

Cheers mate.
Let`s hope he steers clear of the Railway. Is it still there and does good old Chris Burton still drink in there?

2 years ??
Hope you are right matey.
You could always come down to cheer him on.
You know Leeds is your second team

Bloody hell, why don't you all just marry him?

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It doesn't happen oft. But when you see a youngster come through the juniors into the 1st team, and you realise he has that special something that you know will see him at the top - I get a bit giddy. 1988 - A young Paul Newlove graced the turf - he weren't afe bad either. It's that kind of comparison.
And I get a bit of satisfaction from being able to say "told ya"!

I remember that too. I got laughed at on the terraces for suggesting we should sign him when you lot went down.

Watched the RhinosTV interviews. GH can spend big bucks on "the next big thing" but not on a new camera? Deary me!