Any idea when he's signing mate?

What salary cap ? Can only be one man.He ain't too happy at West Tigers - [url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/279995/Kiwi-Benji-Marshall-enjoying-the-thrill-of-Rangi-ChaseBENJI ![/url

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... ---4862141 Barker does seem pretty confident.... "Rangi Chase is also coming on board. He was sensational for Castleford against Wigan on Friday night".

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... ---4862141 Barker does seem pretty confident.... "Rangi Chase is also coming on board. He was sensational for Castleford against Wigan on Friday night".

I really do hope Chase signs, partly because he's class but partly so I can laugh at these obnoxious whippet botherers from Cas who, for some reason, think they can comment with absolute authority on his future movements.

Local and national rugby league journalists seem to have a different viewpoint.
Best avert your eyes from pages 4/5 of the August issue of RLW - on sale as from tomorrow.

Quote ="Wayward Fan"I really do hope Chase signs, partly because he's class but partly so I can laugh at these obnoxious whippet botherers from Cas who, for some reason, think they can comment with absolute authority on his future movements.'" This! Also, if we haven't signed him then articles like this: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... se-4869156 and the one yesterday are going to look pretty ridiculous!

Quote ="Wayward Fan"I really do hope Chase signs, partly because he's class but partly so I can laugh at these obnoxious whippet botherers from Cas who, for some reason, think they can comment with absolute authority on his future movements.'" This! Also, if we haven't signed him then articles like this: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... se-4869156 and the one yesterday are going to look pretty ridiculous!

Nowt new there - it's the MEN after mall lol

(Hope it is true, though)

Yes I get the whole Barker is an idiot, but to come out and write two columns a day after one another talking like its a done deal then he MUST have rock solid assurance that he's signed, abit like the Francis Meli column before he signed. Don't forget it's he's job to find out things like this to write in the press. It can't be off this site as nobody has claimed we've signed chase on this forum.

People high up at the club have claimed we've signed Chase and have been talking about it since the Bradford game a few weeks ago after his move to St George collapsed. I assume this is where Barker has got his information from.

Until it's officially announced though, anything can happen. Fingers and toes crossed.

I'm personally taking every player who's supposedly signing for us with a rather large pinch of salt.

I'll believe it when I see it.

The August issue (RLW) has Danny Brough on the front cover.
I think we should remind ourselves that the release of the information regarding the signing of Francis Meli was via a direct quote/information/interview involving Mr Barker and Dr Koukash.
That suggests to me the journalist is both respected and trusted.
It was then transcribed onto the club website.

Tonight's Advertiser states Chase could be announced before the Hull KR game.

Plenty of positives for you.

My mate has just been to the Man of Steel dinner.

There is an offer on the table for Rangi, Nothing signed, And no deal has been agreed with Cas although there has been a discussion. Rangi was asked about the move, And replied, He won't be at Cas all of his career, And has a young family to look after and will do whats best for them.

I just hope if Cas are going to have to give in, They make Marwan pay the right price for the 2nd best player in the league. Baring in mind his contract is still worth 400k. - I hope even more so, He decides to stay at Cas.

I thought Chase's contract with Cas was up at the end of this season anyway ?
So there would be no transfer fee involved. (Or am I mistaken)

Yeah you're right, nobody on here would claim that.

One of the lads who works at the sports development team at the reds told be those names and tbh Morley, Meli and looks like paulitua and chase are right aswel so it's not just made up, yes maybe I should of kept it to my self, Dobson and Pea were on talks but they didn't come off, no more passing on info on here from me it just comes back to bite you on the from people itching to catch people out.

I couldn't agree more about the Doc paying the right price, I said the other week the Docs ability to buy players for cash is a potential kick start to other teams filtering money back down the chain to the lower leagues. I see that Hull KR have offered cash to Wakefield for the bellend so maybe the SL teams are starting to look at paying transfer fees which for me can only be a good thing to kick start the financial side of RL over here. It's not without question that a wealthy supporter of a team could offer to pay a transfer fee for a player their club wanted and that then wouldn't have any effect on the salary cap.

You are mistaken, Rangi Chase is contracted until the end of 2015! - On £180k a year at Cas.

And, It could be good for the game, If clubs like ourselves breed our players, Rather than letting them go for a pittence, If clubs are feeding funds back down, it can make the whole league stronger.

I hope Cas play hard ball, And ask for £500k. Its not going to look good for Koukash if Chase agrees terms, Then he can't bring him to the club as he won't meet an asking price, After all. With Tomkins on his way out, Chase is the best player in the league.

But, There is still an option to return home.

I think if you read or listen to interviews with Chase, he now sees the UK as home.

£500k is over the top. If a fee has been agreed, it will be around £300k.

I agree 500k in this climate is totally unrealistic considering Salford only got 50k for Joel Moon from Leeds.

Joel Moon didn't have £400k of contract left
Cas aren't on the brink of going under
And Chase is 3 times the player Moon is

The figure thought by Hull last year was to be 350k. That was for an unhappy chase. So that won't be far off, I just hope we hold firm. If you want him. Pay for him. If not, Try and get a player as good.

If it was £350,000, you're not going to an extra £150,000 one year later for a player with 1 year less on his contract though!

Can i just clarify that discussions over a players price are not officially decided on this forum. People on here talk as if they are at the negotiation table themselves with the Doc and Cas. Its just your opinion remeber you have no control or power over this

Thank you for the clarification. Phew! I was getting carried away with myself then.

In future, I will remember to not discuss anything on this discussion forum, until it has been discussed and agreed, via a discussion, by Stanley.

What the hell was I thinking, giving an opinion on a previous post? Tut tut, Geoffrey...