Probably says more about the quality of our league now, that an absolutely bog-standard half back like Austin can be part of a GF side.

Saying that, Tyrone Roberts & Dec Patton both managed it with us, I suppose?

I'm not a club employee. and I don't know anyone that is. I'm not privy to 'every' players wages, but I do have knowledge of some salary cap details when I'm told about them. Eg, I know who was the highest paid prop at the club is this season, which lead to another prop being very vocal about his displeasure in the dressing room. I also know his wage increases by £10k each season while he's contracted.

As for me knowing we have £80k left in the pot for next season prior to reducing costs, it's what I've been told. If you choose to not believe me that's your prerogative. This is an internet forum, and is designed for opinions. I take no offence from people not believing or disagreeing with me, and the same should be said for the people that disagree when they read things I sometimes post. Use the mute button if necessary.

I am privy to quite a lot that happens at the club, and if you knew the person(s) I know, you'd understand why. I'm careful about what I do and don't post, as some info is WAY too sensitive for this board. Eg, I posted something the other day on the thread about how long DP will last next season, and then quickly deleted it when I realised I was guilty of over-sharing some very sensitive info at the top of the club !

I think you misunderstood me, Paul. I wasn't questioning you, I was backing you up as others were suggesting it was BS. It seemed quite feasible to me that you could hear such a thing. I just guessed you heard it from a club employee you knew.

It intrigues me that your info isn't from a club employee. I can only assume you hear it from the owner. That maybe you're a friend of his? I think you are... Gary Barlow? No, that's far too ridiculous. You're Mark Owen aren't you?

All a bit sad really. Hope you find something a bit more useful to do.

What?! Why say that, Smiffy27?

Well, you got that injury diagnosis wrong a few weeks back so I think you're full of poop


Now please God private message me the Powell post you put on and also anything else you know

I'd say the 80k Would be dependant on is we keep Wardle or not. As we were looking for a halfback so will have had money available already, and if we don't get Wardle we'll have that wage extra as well. I'm not sure we can entice Clifford over and as he's still contracted to the knights for next season and the rumours he's homesick don't sound good, we'd also have to pay a fee for him. I hope it's sorted by November at the latest for a new half back, as Powell started pre season early last year in about the start of november so would prefer the halfback to be here for the start of it. I can't see us having more than maybe 2 players in the world cup so basically the whole squad should be ready to go for the start of pre-season.

I don't put spreading gossip to the gullible and betraying trust as valuable assets I admire. Mind you we are all different as I am sometimes reminded ... it is a forum. My views are as right/wrong as the next man.
Hope he enjoys his teasing and dishing out his grubby tit bits to our loyal supporters.

I think you're reading different posts than I am, well, definitely reading into Paul's posts something different to me.
Your sweeping statement that we're all gullible, and it's nothing more than gossip, teasing and grubby is unfair, as what Paul usually posts turns out to be true, and without information that he should not impart. As you've stated, it's an internet forum, and I'm surprised by your reaction, as I don't find him disingenuous.

Nothing at all to do with rugby or forums.
But basically if someone gives me information in confidence I don't go telling anyone. Would you?

This assumes that Paul's source has not agreed to him letting certain pieces of information be posted on this forum. I've no idea whether that's the case, or not.

I would have no qualms in putting out the type of information that Paul has, as there's nothing personal or insulting in the content, onto this forum. Should my source have specified to me that something must not be shared with this forum, my family, friends or whoever, then of course not. We cannot judge Paul, or anyone else that posts on this forum, as to whether they've broken a confidence, or not, without knowing the facts of their relationship, when were not party to it.

You are floundering a bit I'm afraid.
But it is a forum ... just my opinion.

No need to be afraid, I'm not floundering, just answering your question.

Anyhow...

I wonder if we are going to sign a controlling half back.

#PaulKnows. Or Gazwire.

You're picking enemies out of your own side. Stick to accountable managers!

It’s all good muckor. It’s an Internet forum, it’s not real.

Bullock. Not sure why though.

I'd expect one of either Philbin or Bullock to leave the club, Bullock ended the year pretty well, but maybe Powell see's Bullock as too similar to Kasiano and Mikaele as a low minute impact prop (although personally I'd say the same could be levelled at Philbin).

Bullock was the better of the 2 last year without a doubt, so for me Philbin would be the one to leave, he's been off the boil for 2 years, however I'm sure Powell's decision will also be based on how both fit in to his ethos as much as their performances.

I would have thought offloading a prop would be fairly easy, they seem in pretty high demand right now, I'd be surprised if Powell was looking to offload Holmes.

Re: the earlier mentioned provision of information from the club, I wouldn’t be too surprised if the information is accurate. Karl Fitzpatrick was in Warrington on Sunday night telling everyone that would listen, including me, that Powell has 6 games.

I don’t think the club is a fortress of protecting information, especially if the people at the top don’t protect it themselves.

Well that's where we are at the minute - unprofessional, maybe that's the kind of thing Amor was alluding to.

I know DallasMead has his one-man campaign but replacing KFP with a serious, experienced CEO wouldn't be the worst idea this club ever had. Fish, rot, head etc.

The guy is an absolute clown, promoted WAY above his experience and capabilities. Genuinely amazing and embarrassing that more people can’t see this?

Would you have draper back?

No, Draper was a used car salesman.

He was an experienced, high level sports ceo