That's two down of the senior players our esteemed leader has got rid of now, wonder if he can get shut of the last two in the nick of time before this gale blows over.

We maybe need to remember that Diskin played the second half of last season whilst carrying injuries which affected his mobility, this should have been sorted by now and hopefully, by the first kick off, he'll be pretty much back up to speed. Obviously it would have been better if Heath had stayed but it's not desperation time by any means.

You have to worry whether Diskin is up to a full SL season now without picking up a few knocks and missing some games. That leaves a lot of pressure on young O'Brien and whilst I am pleased he looks like he will be getting more game time next year it might be a bit too much to ask.

If we go into 2014 without recruiting another hooker I reckon it'll be because we failed to land our replacement. I'm fairly certain they have at least been in talks with a potential new hooker.

TBH, although I'm sad to see him go, I'm glad at least one of the players leaving is leaving for a good reason other than having agents in his ear telling him he's a superstar or other idiotic reasonings.

But the club are now desperately in need of additional players. We had a lightweight squad last year and it's just as light, if not lighter this year.

If Hardaker and McShane are going spare at Leeds, then I'd happily take them as Cummins says he wants competition for places and both of those players would add that to the team as well as Hardaker adding some strike power to the back line

Of course, the last time we got a hooker from Leeds who was at the beginning of his career, he turned out alright!

I always liked the look of McShane. When he actually played for Leeds he looked really good. It surprised me that constantly started Burrow there then putting Sinfield there :/ Don't get me wrong Burrow did a cracking job for them but McShane is an out and out 9.

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Well i am waiting for my apologies he told me this bla bla bla. Good club man bla bla bla the lad broke a code of honour that stands with all men. When things are going bad you stick together not run off and back stab those around you. Anyways each to their own opinions. Told you Aldo xx

Except that you're attempts are portraying L'Estrange as some sort of judas are so far off the mark that it's not even funny.

Unlike Whitehead and Bateman, L'Estrange has not left because someone has told him he's a superstar and should move to another club so that person can get a cut of his sign on fees. He's stayed in Oz to raise his daughter. You know, looking to provide the best upbringing he can for his new family.

The fact is most people already knew Heath's decision before you came on here as it was the reason for Diskin getting a contract extension.

Nope credit where's it due, he was right.

I mentioned about Naughton looking to move. However, like you, these transfers have feck all to do with someone who posts something on a message board, especially it seems one with some inferior told you so complex. But well done in hearing something and putting it on a forum.

Now, shall we all spam southstand to say they won't win the Cup. Then be all gloaty come August when the inevitable happens.

(Although sod's law says Leeds will win!)

Even though it'd be a long shot with the other teams interested, McShane could always join us on loan.

Cripesginger was right about Heath leaving - he is the OP. 24hrs before LeedsFan...
Although the twitter/captaincy allegation has yet to be proven either way (and is unlikely to be).

Anybody seen what LeStrange has put on twitter.Signed off with dignity, unlike some people we know

If you are expecting an apology you should not have called yourself leeds fan, der. and even if what you allege is the truth, Heath would still has a fantastic record of commitment to the Bulls over many seasons, of course we measure his commitment to the team against that of Matt Orford, now theres a whinging backsliding aussie that deserves your abuse, oh sorry leeds fan hyou wont remember him you only signed up a few days ago and youve only made 6 posts all on a redamberandblack thread, bit strange isnt that?

Well I for one will apologise to you. You were correct that Heath is leaving. But I would suggest that that is all you are correct on!

I don't believe Heath is some sort of Judas as you seem to suggest! He did way too much good for the club, was always one of the first to me involved in anything Bulls or charity based and for that he wins my upmost respect



Of course I could be wrong again and if it comes out that I am I will again apologise for doubting you but as suggested above you cant fault us for having doubts given your 6 posts and them all coming on RAB, I mean what is your motive if you don't even make a single post on your own board. Of course you can post where and when you like but its seems very suspect....

Thanks for your post bull 4. The truth is mate i have followed this game for a while and believe that bradford is a great club and wish to see it back to the old days. I heard the low down on heath re being sacked for leaking team details to the T and A and believed it to be worth broadcasting as he portraits himself as the face of the Bulls and that is it. Same as if i had gossip on Zaks departure from representing his country. I am constantly on this forum but choose not to comment re only a few posts. I apologise for any ill feeling if people are really that sure he is a stand up bloke he must be i have made a judgement on the facts and to me he does not deserve the send off he is getting. But that is not saying he deserves ill but the loyal fans of any club pays these guys wages and therefore need to know the truth and believe me it seems with the departure of your new co owner today is not happening at Bradford at the mo!!!!!!

Even if Heath did do the dirty on the club after wages were late 3 months in a row, I hold no grudges for him going to the press. The club should pay the wages on time.

I`m sure the club would have demanded that the players kept quiet, but to me, this is an unreasonable request.

I have some agreement with you but if you have ever been part of a changing room in that environment you will understand that the rules are you stick together in good times and bad and you are there to play and be as good as you can. If you are in a position of responsilbilty as captain you need to adhere to that more than any player! It is not for you to be seen to stoke the already sticky situation in the press

Unless you are representing your teammates in the press, by taking responsibility for putting the truth out there, secure in the knowledge that you're not planning on staying at the club.

Would be a more charitable spin on things.

It's never black and white.

Pretty irrelevant now anyway.

Lovely personal touch the generic email.

Heath addressed it to me personally (even though it's word for word the same as the interview in the T&A).

I've replied asking if (given we are now mates in contact with each other) I can shak up at his place in Sydney for a couple of weeks. No reply must be busy with the new born.

I've not had an email. Nor did I get a phone call from Robbie. I might withdraw my season ticket. It's favouritism.

Guess your reply went back to Bulls Marketing, I guess they'll forward it..Lol