Is Mathers signing, the news we've been waiting for ??

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Joel Moon? Do we have any quota space left?

well glover said we would be all happy , so if we are all happy we are over the



think people are reading too much into his words lol

Yeah, we signed a pretty good player on a two year deal, sorry to disappoint

What did you expect him to say?

"More mediocre news for WTW fans tomorrow - ho hum, whatever."

Personally, I've been eager for us to resolve the Mathers situation and now we have - so great news.

I'm also glad its confirmed- it has been rumbling along for a while now. Glad to see another player signed up adding more continuity to the side

Last years squad, despite coming together quite late and having a mixed first half of the season, were performing superbly at the end of the season and made the Champions work hard to progress in the play-offs.

Rather than see another set of wholesale changes, we had all hoped to see some continuity with the addition of the odd signing or two to lift us up a little. The players we had obviously get on well together, work hard and there is mutual respect between the players and the club - why would anyone want to change that? Mathers was part of this and a fairly big part tbh.

All clubs have a certain mixture of abilities within them, but you need players to function as a team and this should not be overestimated imo.

Not much left to do now to complete the squad, but would like to know the outcome of those rumoured to be leaving!

Looking good for 2013!

Agree, It seems no matter how you tell the good news some people won't be happy.

It's great that we've been able to keep just about everyone from last year, only losing Johnson and so far adding Poore, it's exactly what was needed.

great news.

Good signing, happy to got him on board for two years, I do think though (knowing what we are all like for jumping the gun!!!!) that AG should be careful not to over egg the pudding with this tweeting lark, I know it's probably only a bit of fun for him and JE but he is in danger of looking like a double glazing salesman!!!!

Over egg the pudding .Thats a new one like it .

wow! i will keep my season ticket money in my pocket.This isnt special mathers wont fill the stadium.he is ordinary at best.sorry andy this doesnt do it.Hope there is something more to come out.

LOL Is this serious? You're not buying a season ticket because we haven't signed enough big names.

Bit strange seen as we've only just signed a state of origin Prop, way to support you're team.

CLASS

Are you seriously that fickle that you wouldn't buy a season ticket because of this!



The 'more to come out' is already 'out'. We have retained every player bar 2 that played a part in our great run this season. One has gone to Fev and one to Hull. So far we have 2 new faces and one of them is SoO standard.

Anything else from here is a bonus!

Seriously - if this aint enough already then perhaps it's time to try another team / sport - or you need to re-set your horizons!

Couldnt have put it any better myself! ! !

Either a wind-up, or a spectacular plonker.

Got to be a wind up.

just dissapointed with this one. great stuff coming from belle vue for 2013. setting high standards looking forward to some close games with the top sides.will be supporting as always.

You're disappointed with us signing Mathers? Or you're disappointed your imagination got the better of you?

So......Because we've not made a big signing you're gonna pay on the day at £286 for all games rather than £125 for a season ticket? Fill your boots mate!

I'm not disappointed, I'm really happy. I know his defence is not as strong as some full backs but he is a good attacking full back and fairly reliable. He suffers the odd error but who doesn't. Like goalkeepers the FB is the last line of defence and errors are remembered more than by any other player.

My view of Mathers rose last year due to his performances for us and he clearly enjoys it here. I'm delighted that we have committed to him and vice versa. Thanks for committing to the rollercoaster that is Wakefield Trinity Richie, enjoy the ride!

I like that he's not a robot - he wears his heart on his sleave and his heart is where his home is - which for now is with us. He's popular, got good relations with the media and generally enjoys a bit of banter.

Never thought I'd feel this positive about Richie - always loved to hate him when at other clubs - but I guess it's the same qualities - him wanting to win so badly and making it obvious (both when winning and losing) that endears him to me now.

I can live with the odd 'blooper' - ALL players make 'em!

It's worth remembering that if he makes a blooper in defense, it is only because someone made one further up field, otherwise he wouldn't have got to Mathers.

As said above, I'm happy with the signing. He offers far more to us that simple last man defense.