Because of how good he was 13/14 years ago? Well Hull soon got rid after even with his peak years ahead of him.

He was a good player but he is not that player anymore. Some spark may remain but the temperament is well and truly there still.

Can we lure John Kear back to mind manage him???

I don’t get it, in the live video to unveil the shirt someone confirms we’ve signed Brough and they went along with it with no questioning but nothing official from the club

Errr? No, because of who was on the bench that day.

Eleven days since this thread was first posted. Why is it taking so long to complete the deal (if there is one) and which party is the one holding the proceedings up?
For two or three seasons now we have been crying out for a half back who could give us a good kicking game and win matches. Well, it looks like there is one waiting at our door. His particular skills are well known to every one. so GET HIM SIGNED, PLEASE!!!!

Well I'm not that good with dates but didn't Hull also get rid of Kear and he did ok for us for a good while.

Bang on and it will all come down to the job that Chester wants him to do and how well he actually follows that remit.

It's strange how we trust the coaching staff with some signings and yet seem to get brain overload with others.
Chris Chester has done a great job so far and it's hard to see why/how we can question his judgement with any signing.

For me, we still come back to having Finn as our starting HB last season and there weren't too many complaints.
There is some tricky balancing to happen with the squad. Keeping our pivots happy wont be easy as we seem to have 2 more players for the same number of starting berths in the side and you have to assume that IF Brough has signed, it would mean Hampshire playing some time at FB.
All if's and but's at the moment though as nothing seems to have been announced yet ??

Good point well made.

You’ll have to ask the person who started the thread why it’s taking so long? Maybe it’s because it was posted the day I went on holiday with no foundation?

I think it was dboy who said on here that the deal was Grix +1 as the deal for Brough! It could well be that the + 1 as not yet agreed term with Huddersfield therefore this could be holding up the deal, just a thought.

'With no foundation'. So Brough is not coming to Trinity ?

I personally hope he is.

And you going on holiday has to do with what? I’ve seen two or three players sign/resign with clubs recently who are on holiday.

Including Jarrod Sammut who is currently in Aus yet negotiating a contract with his next club which he made more than public on Twitter...

My lad said it was a really well attended launch - he estimated maybe 400 - 500 fans in attendance. Not bad 3 or 4 years ago it was about 50!

Ah! So you spend your holidays in Huddersfield eh, Daddy Cool?

I can’t tell you what other clubs/players do, but I sign all the contracts, which is a bit difficult on holiday

A reasoned and mesaured response to Vastman, who, as usual, comprehends something in some way in which he thinks someone is being arrogant e.t.c. Exactly what I was referring to.

Danny Brough won the albert goldthorpe medal when he was at us. Can you tell me one halfback who you would currently have over Danny Brough who is possibly available without a transfer fee (or minimal)?

Just get Danny signed, Michael. He's got another very good year in him. His qualities as a rugby player haven't been disputed by anyone on here just his "attitude". Even if someone argues "he's not as good as he used to be", he's still better than most halfbacks in the league

I'd like to take a bet on how many people on this forum actually have any idea about Danny's "attitude". He's got 8 years on Hardaker and less discrepancies. Brough is no angel but he is also someone who wants to win and I don't mind someone spitting the dummy because they're losing. I don't want players who are happy to lose. And I'm sure the owner of the club doesn't either. With plenty of back up in the halves even if Brough played 50% of games it would be a decent return with the likes of Wood/Hampshire/Miller/Reynolds who can play halves. If the deal is doable financially, it's a no-brainer. Brough is still one of the best kickers in Super League and would be if he was 40.

Yes, there was a good turnout. The tills seemed to be doing very well. Big Dave was his usual funny self when revealed as one of the shop window models.

No, but that's up to CC and MC. As I said they've done pretty well so far.

Tbh I don’t care anymore, both sides with the odd arrogant exceptions have made their points quite well. Problem is I just want to say it’s done now let’s move on but it’s still not done!

For now it’s a non issue.

Well I know a player at the Giants and most of the squad are delighted Brough is leaving. They all think he's an absolute w****r. Sounds like a good deal financially for us though and probably a risk worth taking seeing as though it's now about finishing 11th not 8th in order to be safe, and if we somehow end up below London then a hell of a lot more than Danny Brough has gone wrong.

Is that big Dave as in Fifita?

Yes mate, also looks like “Big” Dave enjoyed the off season haha, some tough training sessions planned for him Id imagine.