Dixon without a shadow of a doubt for me, great hands and very fast for a forward.

Dixon would be a wise choice, especially playing on Whiteheads side in the defensive line. Shame you cant merge the two together, potentially one of the best defensive second rower in the league and one of the best offensive.

Hope he agrees to the move, paying him for sitting on his backside at Bradford and living in Manchester I have a bit of a soft spot for Salford so better going to you guys than any other in SL.

He already lives over this way? thought he was a Yonner born and bred?

Hope he agrees to the move, paying him for sitting on his backside at Bradford. And living in Manchester I have a bit of a soft spot for Salford so better going to you guys than any other in SL... That better for you?

See how much betterer it read when you use proper England

I dun and got it good now Mr?

Seriously though, good signing for you guys if it comes off. I'm not nearly as bitter about it as a lot of Bradford fans are.

We've lost our fair share of players over the past few years to cash offers, now what will the reaction to losing Bateman (who I think will turn into one of the best young forwards around) when the Doc has another winner and comes in with a tempting offer

Another young player at Bradford,Danny Addy,has turned down their offer.He has played loose before.

With Carvell going to Bradford and rumours of others leaving Warrington I expect them to make some signings shortly.
Quite surprised there hasn't been any announcements yet.Perhaps they are waiting until the end of the season as they are challenging on all fronts.

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Start the Car etc

we`re OFF

Revenge for Homesick Hudson if it goes through.

Much better but poor form to start a sentence with a conjunction.

Love the way most other teams "supporters"* are bitching about it now we've started "poaching", I don't recall too many of them being upset when we lost the following to bigger/richer clubs.

David Stephenson
Colin Whitfield
Ged Byrne
Paul Groves
Darren Bloor
Paul Fletcher
Terry O'Connor
Scott Naylor
Nathan McAvoy
Hudson Smith
Andy Coley
Richie Myler (admittedly we we're fortunate with our timing)
Stefan Ratchford
Jordan Turner
Daniel Holdsworth
Joel Moon

To name but a few…..

The tables may be turning my friends.



And of course I don't include josefw in this, its nice to see there are a few good'uns still about.

I'd be happy if the Docs money started a chain reaction through the league and down through the divisions of money changing hands for players, someone mentioned earlier that Oldham have bounced a £300 lottery win to a fan which could only be helped by players from lower leagues being signed for money by teams higher up.

This is another reason why people like the Doc are needed, we need more like him to kick the sport of RL up the and bring fresh investment and ideas.

I hope he's more switched on when it comes to his wages. He said he wanted to go to a top 4 side. Just wonder if the paper that had the SL table on it was upside down.

How would he read it if it was upside down mate? You mental or something?

Nah.He was just careful not to specify which year.Clever these Yorkshire folk.Warrington fans should look and learn.

It would be a very welcome announcement if Whitehead agrees to sign. I know a few supporters who have been getting a little frustrated after so much media speculation linking us with so many players. Some fans I know can't accept having to wait until August before the club reveal who is coming in. They have interpreted this as a potential problem suggesting other clubs are making announcements so why can't we.

Hopefully if this happens it may quieten or appease some of the doubters.

I do love the ridiculous logic from people criticising him for having no ambition if he comes to us. We have to actually sign decent players to attempt to become a top side.

Someone might want to change the thread title as well, as it's misleading at the moment considering he hasn't actually signed.

Bit of a strange one this . Didnt he say he wanted to join a top 4 club ?
That said I really hope it comes off for you guys, its about time some other teams gave the so called big boys a run for there money and who knows FC v Salford 2015 grand final could be on the cards

"Top four" spenders obviously... Good luck guys, hope the Dr delivers all promised..

I may possibly be wrong

but I think the delay may be for the announcement of the gentleman to take over the running of the business side.I don't think it possible to just abandon mult-million pounds projects;there needs to be a timescale for succession planning/show someone the ropes.
I am quite surprised the Bradford press have suggested Carvell has signed for them when he will be playing for Warrington in the play-offs and possibly in the latter stages of the Challenge Cup.But it may be that they no longer have a fixture against Bradford - I ain't looked.
I actually think the RFL should look at the naming of players being transferred because it does seem a bit messy,notwithstanding the players are professional and will *continue to give their best for the club they are leaving.*
* Of course they do *

Hopefully this deal will be concluded pretty quickly. If the Bulls have managed to attract an offer around their 100k asking price then I am quite content to see him leave. Nowhere near 'one of the best 2nd rowers in SL' but if he is willing to knuckle down and work hard then he has the potential to be an England player one day. Great offensively and with good speed, defensively he is weak.

If Koukash is willing to pay the transfer fee and deals professionally then I have few complaints.

Or it could be part of a marketing/publicity strategy to launch the new Red Devil branding, next years replica shirts and 2014 season tickets.

I really like your idea


It would really remind me of a professionally run club.Nah,can't be true.Salford ?
If you are correct I am going to remember you,theredshed.You have really cheered me up.
I do like that idea.