The Miz.

Because he's The Miz and he's awesome.

Was always gonna be the case that he would stay. Like I said he better give us 100%. Think hes in for a tough time if he thinks its gonna be a free ride.

According to Royce he's promised his team mates that he'll give a 100% for the rest of the season.
Not ideal imo but lets lay off him and get on with doing whats best for us and the rest of the team.

I cant find any record of an Interview with Royce I can only find a Wellens interview on the bbc radio merseyside iplayer????

Totaly agree. Maybe he will get back to his best now hes got it off his chest. Good thing is we can now get on with finding his replacment.

If he keeps to his promise..................then I will support him 100%. Pyrce and Eastmond playing to there full potential would give me a degree of optimism for the season.

As will I. As long as he doesn't start practicising short kick offs, drop goals and standing still until his ankles turn blue.

You need to go to Listen Again rather than iPlayer but it isn't available on Listen Again yet. In fact, it might never be - it just depends on whether it was on FM or MW. I couldn't get the Salford match on Listen Again because it was on MW and so not counted as worthy.

I wonder if he goes to the same elocution coach as Andrew Farrell did?

As I have said previously, it's very much like the Chris Ashton situation.

Ashton was allowed to leave in August, do you think Eastmond will last that long?

Jesus christ mate, every post you've made on here you mention Chris Ashton situation!

From what I'm told saints wanted shut of Kyle but bath wouldn't pay and Kyle wanted his full wage paid in full to go.

I wouldn't play him again.

PMSL

Just posted something along them lines!

As others have said, Saints wanted rid of Eastmond with immediate effect so we could replace him but could not come to terms on compensation with Bath.

If Saints wanted to let Eastmond go before the end of the season they would have to pay out his contract.

I hope to God we start to see more committed displays from him now this is resolved and, failing that, I hope Royce has the conviction to make him play for the reserves because any more displays like Friday night and there will be riots at Widnes!

Bring back Mel Holden.

Could we not just deregister him and take him off the salary cap?

Royce did confirm it on Merseyside, and that he'd be here til the end of the season.

I don't think you can as the season has started. Warrington got away with it with Hicks as it was out of season.
I'm not 100% certain, but I think that's how it works.

I don't think he realises that he comes across as a right tit sometimes - or maybe a left one, depending on your preference.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch ...

I think the situation with Kyle is actually quite similar to that of Richie Myler and his millions at Warrington. Two young guns, thinking they're ace and following the big bucks. McRae ditched Myler once he decided to leave. I think Royce should do the same. I don't think it will do anyone any good to have someone playing in such a crucial role who does not want to be there.

Not with good reason, if he is fit and states he will play then you won't be able to de-register him.

We de-registered Daryll Cardiss (I think it was him) about 5 years ago becuase he was injured for a season so we were able to basically sack him.
But if a player is fit and able to play then his contract would override any desire by Saints to get rid of him.

Could do worse than Chris Sandow at South Sydney. I believe that his contract is up at the end of the year.

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He's also not afraid of taking on the big boys - go to your favourite video site and look for Chris Sandow v Micheal Ennis.

He could be fired for disciplinary reasons. He's already had to issue an apology for his behaviour. If he doesn't give what is expected of him, that could be used to build a case for dismissal.

And how many verbal/written warnings have Saints given him?

How much do you think he could take you for?

we should just stick him in the reserves and see how he likes that!

Have Saints got quota space?