I think you are right in that we don't produce enough superleague players, although some who could make it never seem to get a proper chance to prove it so their development is stunted and they drift away.

I read on twitter that Matthew Cook from our academy has just signed for Hunslet on Stuart Dickens recommendation. Now i've no idea whether he was good enough or not but that scenario seems to happen an awful lot.

that's A RELIEF , I thought I was being deported to Napoli

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I was gutted when Ben went two years ago (check out my avatar, never changed it lol), and I am delighted he is coming 'home'. Thanks to all the Wakey fans for your nice comments wishing Ben all the best at Rovers and thanks for looking after him for two years, his comments show how much he has enjoyed his time at Wakey but I think the pull of coming back to his first SL club, who he helped get promotion, was probably just too much.

Best wishes for next season

At least he finished on a high with a superb performance and helping us to beat Cas


He had an absolute stormer that day and I hope he goes well for you guys (apart from the 2 games against us of course)

A player I would have liked to have kept if only for his try scoring ability and sheer guts and enthusiasm. This is depressing. Kirmond next no doubt to complete the miserable exodus of the majority of those worth keeping

Great player and a fans favourite, I will miss his never say die game play. Thanks for the memories Ben and good luck.

I'd agree in part in that I think only signings will come after the main loss is announced I.e. Danny Kirmond then no doubt some signings will be made. We still have some good players on our books and could still cover a 9 aside competition!



Anybody heard any reasonable rumour of how much we got for Cockayne?

You would hope we got at least the £30,000 quoted but it is strange that despite this being in the public domain it is now undisclosed. I guess we can take from this that MC outsmarted Hull KR and got more money or he panicked and sold for less. I guess we will never know.
I would also like to wish him well he always gave 100% and the alternative we now have is Reece Lynne a player famous for his strong running and deft handling skills both with and under the high ball. I fear that some on here suffer from mass memory loss if they think he can fill the wing position successfully. If so they have been watching a different player to me however if it helps them sleep to believe that Cockayne was not a valuable member of the squad so be it.

I bet christmas is a right laugh round at yours innit??

I was thinking the same thing Kinleycat.
I do this on mobile and the name and avatar is off the page when I read down but I can always recognise the Grinch

Didn't MC say last week that the fee being undisclosed is at the request of the buying club?

Dont come on here with your fancy FACTS trying to bring sense!!

It is because unlike you I don't have an unhealthy fixation. Why are you so obsessed with well not really questioning my posts because they are as factual as the evidence suggests. You appear a little over protective but I suppose you are frustrated at people making negative comments about what you consider the centre of your world.

I'm just one of those glass half full kinda drones!

I think it's the "We're all doomed" attitude people are picking up on.
When you talk about actual facts I don't think anyone has a problem.

We all know we are in the deep poo, but you assume the worst every time.

No not really i am a little fed up of though of people being unnecassarily negative and quick to critiicse with absolutely zero to back it up.
I would counter that my obsession is nowhere near to what manifests itself everytime you post, yours is a verya very unhealthy obsession i would add.
What evidence do you see that makes you think that your posts are factual and what would you have done differently? I'll ask that again as it seems to be the only way of ending the drudgery of your posting - the fact that as much as you criticse incessantly you cannot answer.
I'll also add that seeing as your a fan of such standing why you have never voiced your notable opinion on out of depth management when Laurel and Hardy were running the show?
Incedently and a further question, would you have got rid of James Elston?

As a neutral, it just seems that Agent XIII is really bitter about what's happening at the club, which is understandable. It's also understandable that he looks past the very few positives.

I do think though that the people that are in place RIGHT NOW are frantically trying to fix the mess. Don't forget that it's in their best interests to do so, as the money they feed their families with are from the wages the club pays them.

Players are leaving, if it's necesssary to keep the club afloat then so be it.

I'm sure you'd rather unload your valuables than watch your ship sink.

Most would, however 1 or 2 seem to think that it would be a better idea to try and load a few more valuables on the ship and hope that by doing that the coastguard is more likely to come and rescue it

I'm pleased at how elaborate my metaphor has become



but yeah, I'd be hard pushed to spend my money in hope of the coastguard coming.... i think your boat is somewhere in the south pacific right now....

Next year we will be riding the wave back with a healthy pacific tan

You know you can't keep saying that when you are on here more than Cas site.
I'm sure in the "most accessed forum" stat on here it says Wakefield now.

At the very least you are red white and amber

hopefully

....as long as we are lying on the beach sipping cocktails lol.

I like it on your forum, it's always a decent debate, and on a base level it's busier than the Cas one.

Besides, I've been made to feel welcome ....I will refrain from using "with open arms"

I have to say you have been more "welcomed" than many Wakefield supporters are.
I reckon you get what you give though. Open minded, logical debate gets the same back in most cases, so credit to you.

I do try!

Unlike some members who are just trying!