Can't see we will sign anyone unless Hughes either sells or gives away the club or as has happened before he changes his mind.

Oli Leyland's departure to Warrington has been confirmed.

Could the last player to leave switch the lights off please?

What & leave AFC in the dark?

For those of you who have watched Oli regularly (and certainly a lot more than me) over the last couple of years, what kind of player are we getting at Wire? Does he have international potential in a Top 4 set up do you think?

He's dedicated. He is keen to learn. He likes a challenge. What you'll have is a player who wants to be the best version of himself. Thoroughly professional. A real clubman.

Yes that’s my assessment too. He sensible, determined and low maintenance. He works hard and wants to learn. Didn’t make a fuss when dropped to 18 for the MPG which must have been a disappointment. Has clearly developed this year although I think his kicking could improve. I think it’s a big ask to get in first team but won’t be for the want to trying or application.

Think he has a fair way to go before he could make the first team at wire

He's also young and won't be playing behind a beaten pack every week... I think he'll be a success. His goalkicking is awful, bless him, but that won't be an issue for Wire I don't think?

Not in the same class as the players you took off of us in 1984 mate.

Are we allowed to start thinking about a shopping list/ Mike's spreadsheet for next season's players?

Hoping for Macani, Boafo, Adebiyi, Williams, Walker here.

I suspect Oli will continue to improve but not sure about international potential. His brother Bill certainly does IMO. Will be interesting to see how he goes at HKR.

Williams to Fev. They must have come back into money. Thought they were on their aris but now I think on I think that’s probably us.

Shame that, probably a good move for him- Fev are always competitive.
I thought he was underrated, he always looked to be putting a shift in off the bench but as he got sent out on loan perhaps he didn’t figure in Eccles’ plans. Which is a bit odd as we’re hardly awash with players at the moment…..

Jensen Monk re-signs! Aren't players with daft names always a harbinger of success for us?

“I really want to kick on this year and earn my spot in the 17 each week.” Given we only have 4 other players that seems an achievable goal.

Dream big is what I say!

So Sam Whinney signs up. Are we signing a player every 50 Memberships we sell? Good luck to the lad but age 20 to sign first pro contract? Hope he's a late blossomer.

I may be wrong, but it looks like players are signing 1 year contracts which you might say is reasonable given the doubt about Broncos' future. While I can see why we wouldn't want to saddle the club with the expense of 2/3 year contracts, what is wrong with following Football's example & adding a 1 year club held option? We should know before the end of next season if we are going again in 2026. Otherwise any standout performers will head north.

I'm just glad we have added another player - as we edge closer and closer to being able to announce a starting 13

And Ben Hursey-Hord so that makes 7. Not getting a sense Toulouse and Bradford will be looking over their shoulder too hard but we do appear to be inching towards the starting line.

It is what it is. From what we know about our finances the likely hood is the 7 are being paid out of the 10k crowd funder, circa 300 STs and 50 odd shirt sales and a few quid from the lottery In the circumstances it’s good if not thrilling news. Gawd knows how we’re paying for PL plus training facilities. Maybe we held a bit back from central funding this year?

Do NOT buy any replica kit!
It may come down to: anyone in the ground with the current shirt is in the 17.

Crikey! I have a shirt on order. Better ask Santa for a pair of boots this Christmas.

Might be better asking for a life jacket in case we sink without trace!