Send him to Salford as part of the compensation

maybe we can tempt wigan into a swap deal for french with okinbor

Good old JTP but this week has so far been pretty unbelievable but not that unbelievable!!



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Think Chamberlain is a very good loan signing and certainly improves us at centre. Whilst Briscoe is in the twilight of his career and a long way from player that left us, his ability to get us out of our 20M will improve us and his experience will help the likes of Martin, Barron etc, just a shame it never really worked out here for McIntosh.

Certainly two signings that maybe are not earth shattering but ultimately they improve us in the short term and can see an awful lot of turnover between now and the start of the next preseason.

If we’re paying a fee for Rowley, I for one want him here straight away. £150,000 is a lot to pay for Salford’s loss of his services for 1 season. The Chamberlain deal is for a months loan but is it subject to an extension if it works out?

I can actually see the benefits of Rowley starting in 2025, working behind the scenes. Him not associated with this season.

Pretty sure Salford will be keen for him to depart soonest ?

Assuming he is here for next season then planning FC's future will naturally distract him from the role at Salford.

Can't blame them for cashing in, not sure if they already have a replacement in mind ?

Cashflow huge issue there, Dupree, Ackers & Croft all moved on in last year, cant be out of the question that he brings player(s) with him ?

Most reports seem to be saying it's an appointment for next season, not this. I would also like to have him now ideally if we are paying a fee but do feel that the club are doing the right thing in securing his services. It looks like we have identified and got our number one target, whatever it takes and however long we have to wait. I feel that is a statement of intent.

12 days since Smith was sacked, what a 12 days it has been.

12 days since Tony Smith left my mutual consent....

Just seen today's press conference with Adrian Lam. He wouldn't be drawn into any transfer speculation (just said Chris Chester handles all that). Mentioned that he is a fan of Darnell McIntosh, that Ed Chamberlain is still part of his plans for this season. Asked about Tom Briscoe, all he did say was that he should be fit to play in the weekend after this one, but he didn't say "He's going nowhere" which I'm guessing he would have done about certain other players.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/sa ... peculation Not a great read

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/sa ... peculation Not a great read

To be expected, I would’ve been shocked if they said anything else.

Makes it sound as though it's not as far along as the HDM would have us believe

Back to the drawing board then

Sounds to me like the club rejected the approach and not Rowley as it’s quite blunt and defensive.

Wonder if it’s same as Dupree and they quickly change their tune

Well that's a shame. Who now?

Not been able to persuade the coach of Salford to join us is telling of how far we have dropped, frightening really.

If it is Rowley who has rejected then he clearly lacks ambition & isn’t the right man for the job.

We're proper up creek now. Who's gonna want to come knowing they're second choice

"grixy" it is then

Just seen Lee Briers at the MKM

Aaron Bower saying Rowley has rejected Hulls offer , Shame , I think he'd have cracked it Here .

Disappointing but not surprising.
He was obviously our number 1 target but it was said there was a shortlist of 3 preferred targets so let's see who comes up next.

Rovers fans mote excited about this than Salford fans. They're a weird bunch.

Initial thoughts were that he would reject the job.

As is always the stumbling block its difficult to land top targets here.