or c) that he has already signed an agreement and it is not in the player’s or present club’s interests to release the details.

That's my thinking, but they can only hold out so long.

Nope - not option C for me. If Kyle had signed an agreement with Union - be it Bath or Sale - the rugby union lot would have made sure by now that it was 'leaked' to the press. For me option A is the most likely - he hasn't decided what he wants to do.

more like his agent is negotiating (wheeler dealing) to get his client a bigger wedge which means a bigger share for the agent - i'm afraid it's all about dosh and not love for one team or another - why would anyone blame him ?

Or D) He's signed a new deal with Saints and they're waiting until pre-game with Wire to announce it.

Having been away for several weeks I have not had chance to trawl through this whole thread so dont scream if this has already been covered.

If Eastmond goes on a free at the end of the RL season (Oct 2011) he will probably not be ready to play Union until early 2012 at the most optimistic. So Bath or wherever will not get anything back for their investment probably till the start of the 2012/2013 Union season.

That would appear to be good grounds for a transfer now for all parties with suitable re-investment of said funds in the Saints squad in terms of Transfer fee and Eastmonds wages.

Again sorry if repeats.

To me he is as good as gone now, I really don't think he will stay and if this is so and Bath want him now will they have to pay us a fee plus the remainder of his contract? As if he is to go I think we should try and keep him untill the end of the season while we scout our options for a replacement

they'd most likely leak they haven't got him. Why would they make there fans wait for disappointment. The hold us most likely about $£$£$£$£.

sorry. Looks like he hasn't signed for Saints again... yet. (looks like he never will)

[url=http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/saints/news/8871517.Eastmond_gives_coach_an_assurance_on_his_focus_at_Saints/Well, he [isays[/i he's 100% committed,[/url whether or not he goes.

and i believe him, he always appears to give his all

I'm not sure. But only because he said he was '100%' going to make up his mind last week, yet it would seem he hasn't if Simmons has had to have such a chat with him. I suppose time will tell.

He may well have made his mind up, we just dont know. From his two performances this season, i really cant see anything to suggest he isnt committed though!

Or because this board and Redvee is not producing any more rumours...

When Saints had a consistent half back pairing (Martyn and Goulding/ Martyn and Long/ Long and Pryce) they enjoyed lots of success. During the same period, Wigan chopped and changed their half backs every other year, and won approximately bugger all. We need this sorting, sooner rather than later, so we can regain some stability in the half back, which brings with it success.

Well by your theory surely saints would of leaked it as to not disappoint their fans.

Was told last night that he hasn't made his mind up and will take as long has he needs due to the size of the decision. God knows what's going on!

He did say that he [ihoped[/i it would be finalised last week, not that it would, IIRC.

I'm not overly bothered, he's been offered a new contract, he's making his decision. The club won't be sounding out replacements yet, so as long as he's made his decision by the time we need to start looking.

Of course it may be that he has decided he wants to go but wants to finish the season here, if it's announced now he'll be getting abuse all year and who'd want that for themselves?

Need to add that I was told by some women from Oldham last night at Oldham v Halifax u23's and not by anyone at the club!! No idea who she was but she said this us what she knew!!

said that '100%' it would be sorted this week.

perhaps it is, and he hasnt told Saints or the fans yet.

Given Eammon's penchant for getting on the mike to make his big announcements I have everything crossed that this is what'll happen tomorrow. Huge boost to morale and vocal support on the night if this is the case.

I can't think of any other reason why it would be so quiet [size=50other than he's leaving and we're just waiting for the ink to dry on Thurston's contract before making the big announcement.[/size

Never believe what you read, especially the small print.

Strange that there doesn't seem to have been much if any NRL interest in him. He's a massive talent, probably the most talented player I've ever seen Saints produce.

Is there any news of his move locally does any one know?

Yea , i heard Blackbrook are looking for an half back, they are offering free beer after every game

This is looking the more likely outcome, imagine the effect on the game when its announced in a "packed stadium".