So Kear seems to be still hunting a centre for the new season. I thought it would be Egodo with Cas looking to offload a few.

However I saw a tweet from a journo well connected with Widnes who stated

"Krisnan Inu has been offered half of what he earned at Widnes last season, so I am told. He's had better offer from at least one other championship club on a PT deal"

Probably putting 2+2 together but there's not many championship clubs in a position to sign him and we are looking for a centre. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Widnes by the way look an absolute shambles at the moment with their chief exec resigning (which isn't a bad thing) but then their chairman releasing a statement desperate to offload the club, its not looking great.

I heard we might be interested in Egodo but Cas wanted one of our promising young players as a makeweight and we turned them down.

We have 3 centres in the squad with others possibly able to cover at a push albeit playing out of position. I'd be minded to go with what we have unless someone really decent becomes available. Inu is alright but I can see him getting an offer from Leigh given that they've sorted out their finance issues it seems.

Widnes seem only to have 22 players names in the squad looking at their website and at least half of them are their younger players. They're going to find it tough next season.

He could just as easily be going to Leigh. They've got to get a team together, and are going PT for next year

Have to agree with Bullseye.

I accept, as fans, we'd all like an extra spare in every position on the field but, in reality, we're hardly desperate for a centre. We're probably better keeping some of our powder dry, imo and let's wait and see how it pans out when hostilities start.

True - and is it worth spending this season with Toronto in there. Although I really like Inu and think he'd be a great addition. 31 so would still be worth a 2 year deal. I trust in whatever Kear decides to do though

Agree, there doesn't seem any need to rush into any more signings right now. Kear says there are funds for one more if the right person in the right position (centre) becomes available. After that I guess it would be loan deals, a market we generally worked well last season.
How do loan signings work financially? Does the club bringing the loan player in pay his full wages for the period of the loan? That being the case, then financially it's the same commitment as signing someone on a permanent deal, only for a shorter time. Or do the "parent club" still make a contribution?

Every club that Inu has played for seemed to be glad to see the back of him. Comes across as lazy and disinterested, especially when things aren't really going his way.

I'd rather switch Hitchcox into the centre and bring in Grant or Foggin-Johnson on the wing

Still. Egodo would be a better option, and there's time for that to be ironed out yet...

Half of what he was on last year might still be too much for us, but you never know.
When he first arrived at Catalans he was a real handful and looked very classy. I seem to recall him picking up a bad injury though and he wasn't really the same after that.
His spell at Widnes has not painted him in the best light. I agree that he looked very disinterested during his time there. But then, who didn't? How do you keep yourself motivated and your effort levels up when your team is losing week in, week out?

A new environment at a club with a positive dressing room atmosphere could be just what he needs. If the price is right I think I'd take a punt on him.

At the right deal for us, Krisnan Inu would be a good signing. Experienced Ex Test player, Good player. plays all over backline, goal kicker.

Needs to be fit and motivated otherwise could upset the apple cart.

or let leigh have mcnally return, and we can go get moss back....

Moss has decided to go back to Australia so non starter.

Rather have McNally anyway.

Inu been announced by Widnes

I think we are at the stage of rebuilding the squad and club that we need to be very careful about who we bring in. The "apple cart" as Bulls4Champs says is very important. I trust Kear regarding this. I can't see him destroying the atmosphere in the camp for the sake of taking a risk on someone. After all, he has signed Foggin-Johnson and others so why would he not give them a chance till a decent signing turns up.

I'd agree with that. The only centre I'd like to see back at the Bulls is Egodo but he's not worth breaking the bank or selling one of our most promising juniors for.

I'd be happy to go with what we have and see who becomes available during the season. Always worth having some play in the budget in case someone becomes up. We saw it last year with the additions made and I think it will stand us in good stead towards the later end of the season.

Good evening 'Buuls4Champs'.

I'm hearing whispers of McNally possibly heading back to Leigh. He lives very close to LSV, and unfortunately, his wife is not too well, from all accounts. I know he's a big mate of Ridyard's and Duffy knows all about him.

Many of us at Leigh were gutted that he was allowed to leave, in the first place, and would welcome him back. However, I haven't a clue what his contract is at the Bulls, and was wondering if you guys had heard anything?

Please note, this is NOT an attempt to 'troll' and is a genuine question.

Really looking forward to our games again next season.

He signed a 2 year contract so basically has a year left.Suffered with injuries but played well when fit.One or two whispers regards his future but nothing else that I've heard.One or two on here may know more.

Honestly if we could get a fee for him I'd let him go. Missed about 75% of last season through injury, not getting any younger, and I'm not even sure if he's better than Pickersgill anyway.

absolutely
I would much rather see pickersgill get the number 1 shirt

i know moss has gone back to australia, doesnt mean he cant come back. hes not been picked up by anyone, has he?

I absolutely don’t want Pickersgill near that shirt he has to learn to tackle first

Coming up to 29 in January, although he seems to have been around forever! (remember his sensational debut for Whitehaven against Salford, when he was still at school?)

In his last two seasons at Leigh, he suffered horror injuries in pre-season friendlies, but worked his 'whotsits' off to recover and play well, on return.

Would welcome him back with open arms! He always worked well with Ridyard.

Wasn't Hitchcox also described as a full back. If McNally did go I would like to see Pickers given a chance but I do take the point about his tackling. He has been given two more years so Kear must rate him. If McNally went then spend that money on Egodo?
I don't expect promotion again for a few years so I would like to see us take the opportunity to bring on as many young ones as possible - as well as being very competitive so us fans enjoy watching the team grow together until we are ready to step up and dominate SL again.

Yeah he was a full back when he first came over for Fev

I like Pickersgill and think he had a fantastic season but it is no contest between him and McNally for me atthe moment. Watching him for Ireland in the internationals hes still all class. He has never been injury prone and I'd be happy thinking last season was a one off.

But I have seen all the just giving pages etc and if he is wanting to be closer to home can't blame in

Anyone know if he's on a full time contract ?