Here was me thinking you were buying the first round next season. Gutted.

I do not see why your getting worked up but oh well. Seems were all missing the rugby already.

I'm surprised nobody has commented on Lyny head down under. Personally think he'll be a massive miss next season.

I did comment and wish him all the best. He will be loss and if I'm being honest was the first one I had down to leave. I'm sure he'll do very well.

He will, is it just time out travelling or playing?

I hope we have left the door open for a return as we did with law and cherryholme.

Glad he's not gone to Batley though

more so as i heard mid season there were other clubs interested in him

I believe he's travelling to Thailand before settling for a year down under so may play down there. And I know for a fact that Cummins wanted to take him to Bulls before he was axed.

Wonder if Josh (Lynham) is heading to Northern Pride?

Frustration abounds but let's all (staying and new players & all fans) stick together and come back defiant and strong next season.

Aye, he's had a great season. Can't blame the lad for wanting to broaden his horizons. Hope he plays a bit of RL over there, learns a lot, then comes back to Keighley after we've been promoted


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Sorry to see the other lads go too. Understandable but I'd really rather it wasn't Batley.

Got a third and final departure of the day to announce, James Haley has retired.

Shame for James he is a good lad.

A big loss is this. Always gave 100%

James Craven: On the whole a goog fullback, produced some fine last man tackles, ran the ball out well and scored some wonderful tries. However, occasionally week under the high ball ( allowing it to bounce), and flails at kick throughs.

Sean Hesketh, big lad, big hits, big bust with an offload. However, a bit flat footed against nimble attackers and in my opinion a tad overweight/ unfit.

Josh lynam, fleet, nimble, hard hitting and a cougar through and through, sad to loose him but inevitable if he wants to progress his career. Good luck Josh.

James Haley, very strong, very determined, sad to see him go.

Looks like the team are looking at the worse case scenario and acting accordingly. A bit hard to chew on the fact that some are going to Batley but that's life. I just hope we are able to recruit some suitable replacements.

Guess it's all down to the money available. But would be good to get Luke Ambler in from Halifax and a young strike centre with pace.

Another two departures to announce:

Jack Lee has joined Fryston Warriors and James Craven will also be leaving the club, you know where but I'm not allowed to say it officially.

Good news that Law, Sheriffe and cherryholme are staying. Along with buster and Brendan we have the basis to build a pack around. Would be nice to see a big rollicking enforcer type forward recruited.

??? What makes you think one of the best props in the division whats to drop down a league?

Would have liked to have held onto Jack Lee as he looked good in all the games he played but I think work commitments may have had a say in his choice of clubs. I hear that, despite him being on nights, he turned up for training on a regular basis. Good luck Jack!

Is it possible to stop all of this comment and conjecture until the case against the Rugby Football League is settled, hopefully in our favour?

Why not put your energy into getting more signatures on the Petition as 'petty bickering' about who is going and who is staying and 'I know this' or 'I know that' is no help whatsoever.

Should we win our apparently 'good case' against the RFL, with Sheffield's help and joint support, then those who have 'jumped ship' have shown their true colours. Equally so have those players who have committed themselves to the Cougar Cause and must be supported.

If you haven't already done so, will you please sign the Petition which is not only for the good of Keighley Cougars and Sheffield Eagles but the benefit of the Game in general.

After all, the RFL have shown that it is OK to break Rules and go unpunished. Are they a truly fit and proper organisation to run our Game?

.... Jack has changed is job to days... as from last week,, regular days

666, Marchy is preparing the squad with the budget to compete in League One.

Unfortunately, when it comes to signing players and letting them go, we'll be doing under the restraints of being a League One club hence why we're making the announcements at the times we are.

The Rugby League World won't stop why the RFL probably screw us over again despite breaking there own rules.

I think it worth mentioning that many clubs (though it pains me to say so) are still involved in play-off games and the general coming and going of most players won't happen until the season is over proper - whenever that may be! Massive admiration of the players who have already signed for Cougars even though they are taking a cut in pay - thanks lads!

Looking at this as positively as poss

Of the 9 players signed, all 9 would have got in any of the current championship 1 teams best starting 17 - That's positive

We have settled pivots which many teams struggle 6/7/9 all sorted and some quality props and obviously White is still a very good winger

Of the confirmed departures - Shickle Haley and Lynam would have been 3 players I would like to have kept for deffo - But It does bring comfort that the first 2 have retired and Josh is going traveling - None lost to rival teams and all probably would have done the same if we stayed up

Josh, out of interest do you post on here on behalf of the club or are they personal posts?

Haley was very injury prone, but when fit was a very useful centre. Thought he was outstanding against Fev.
I fully agree with Dreamers comments regarding Hesketh and whilst Craven had some good attacking attributes I was less than confident in his defensive capabilities. He also seemed prone to ankle injuries. I think both are Kirkless based players so I guess It's a move closer to home. Can't blame them but I know what everyone means about it being Batley.

Good nucleus of players signed on and I am confident we'll have a very competitive squad for next season.

Mostly personal. Only post on the club's behalf if Gary asks me too.