Didn't see that one coming, no official word yet but he told the players at training yesterday

Suits me if true. So much talent, but too little application.

Paving way for another half?

If true, I'd be happy with it - he's way past his best and seems totally unsuited to the attitude we need from our squad this season; he strikes me as a player who simply can't be d.

Bradford, meanwhile, are in a right pickle and BJ most certainly is not the answer to their problems.

Strikes me as a player who is permanently injured rather than d which makes you wonder why any club would want to take him off our hands - very odd. Unless we are making way for another signing

We have been reduced to playing Sykes at stand off so I can see why we'd want a short term signing at least. Briggs has looked well off the pace and Southernwood's just not ready yet.

If true it doesn't fill me with enthusiasm.

He has offered very little since his return, by way of availability as much as anything else.
Good luck to him, a good player on his day, sadly just not enough of them.
Shall i get the "Darren Lockyer is coming!!" T shirts printed yet?

You already know what to expect. Can be brilliant, but everything has to be just right for him to produce what he's capable of.

He never will be I'm afraid.

You would presume this means we may have someone lined up, but if not i wouldnt mind seeing Briggs here in a swap deal to see what JK could get from him.

Think thats a big call to be honest. He has the tools to be a very good half, great kicking game and leads his teams round the pitch well.

He is not your running half more an organiser, but certainly think he has a decent future, needs a bit more size to cope with SL week in week out and he seems a bit of a late bloomer in that regard, but I think the potential is there.

Re BJ hopefully this will open up a spot and cash for a further signing, whilst on his day a very effective half his day is few and far between which is a shame.

Perhaps, but he won't live up to his potential unless he has a personality transplant. I don't know him personally but if he can get Mopsey and Kear to agree then it says a lot.

I actually think he has the personality that all good halves have, but that is my opinion.

Give us good service by all accounts. Wish him well.

We'll see.

No great loss at all, and given we have signed at least 1 (possibly 2) more potentially average imports then to ship out a mid level player who only performs once a flood is a good thing I reckon.

Most probably be on a fair wage, relatively speaking, and we haven't missed him and we also have another new half back to try if we need it with Moore.

Thanks BJ, sorry we didnt see the best of you much.

Regarding Southernwood. Keiran Hyde has been a good swap.

Can we not just get him on dual registration cos it seems that neither he or either club know where he wants to be?We could have him for a few games and vice versa that way he might be happy.

I was dissapointed, especially by the manner of his departure, when he left us for the bulls last time, equally i was pleased to see him return.
I aren't bothered either way this time round, which IMO means he is no significant loss.

you arte not right there mate. jefferies has always been a commited professional. its a matter of opinion the way he plays but i can tell you for a fact that he is one of the most hardworking players wakefield have and is totally committed to the team . when i have seen him play this season, he has given just as much effort as anyone else on the field and if you speak to any of the players they will tell you the same. he is well known at the club for working hard in training, putting the extras in and helping out with the younger guys. whats wrong with that attitude? best of luck to the lad whatever happens.

Agree with your post, i hear the same kind of stuff.
Unfortunately though, where we need him is in a number 6 jersey on the field running our game and at the opposition and that for one reason or another is too infrequent,
As you say good luck to him.

Outstanding in 2004 but I think it's like what happens with a lot of potential world beaters - losing that half a yard with age killed him. Iestyn Harris also being a prime example.

If this turns out to be true then providing we have someone else of a higher quality lined up then i'm not too bothered. But he has to be replaced because like it or not at the minute he's our best halfback when fit.

does this mean wally lewis is coming

I thought it was Josh Lewis we were looking at??

As he has not really played this season he wont be too much of a miss.
Great player on his day, as has been said this is not often enough.
The only worry is that our squad becomes even lighter (in terms of experience) which mght catch up with us later in the season.