Mick Gledhill, the man who covers all things Bradford seems to think it's happening

We're definitely short of props but not sure about team balance if he signed. paea, feka and carvell would be potentially awesome but how many minutes would they do between them? We don;t have another prop who can do big minutes so would probably need 3 props on the bench (or play one at 13), leaving our back row to play the full 80

Each of those could do 20 minutes spells (Plus HT helps) as long as the subs are used correctly it would be fine.

If he signs our frontrow will be as good as anyone other team in SL.

Seems its a done deal, with maybe Jay Pitts coming our way! how to you guys rate Pitts out of interest?

I rate him. Good solid grafter with a decent pair of hands. He's a bit small for prop which is where Gentle played him mostly I would much rather see Thompson move on. Never saw anything at Cas seen nothing in pre-season.

Seems Carvell did not sign any TUPE agreement to transfer his services from OK Bulls Ltd to Bulls 2014 Ltd, if thats the case they won't be able to stop him leaving, and in any case once a player states his intention to leave then usually they do, as we ourseves have experienced with this very player, no point keeping a player who does not want to play for you. As it seems that we won't have to pay a fee Pitts is not part of any deal, but as rumours are that he was possibly set to leave then he may end up at Odsal if the Bulls want him, late in the day to find any players to come in.

Expect Carvs to be in Black & White to face Catalan on the 14th

Fingers crossed. If it happens this would bolster us exactly where we need it.

Just heard he has signed a 1 year deal with an option for a 2nd, if he plays 15 or more games in 1st season.

It would be a decent signing but shows the shortsightedness of the club/coach. A lot of fans were very surprised when Radford announced no more forwards at the forum last year, despite the fact we were as light if not lighter than last year.
Yet we get a 4 week injury to one of our forwards and we are looking at bringing another one in. Did the coaching staff honestly think none of the "1st choice" props would get injured this season?

If this is true and Hull are offering Pitts I would suggest Bradford take it and move on because as you say its very late in the day to secure players.

I'm not happy about the whole process and really feel for the Bulls Fans as it seems like there up only to be knocked down again but on a selfish note he could be just what some of us on here have been crying out for.

Happy with that mate just hope it comes off

Incorrect. The T & A are saying “all players, employees and assets have been transferred to the new company”, namely Bradford Bulls 2014 Ltd, which was registered with Companies House last November.

If that is to be believe then Carvell HAS signed on so his contract still stands. If Gareth has signed, then he's a contracted Bradford player. I just hope the Bradford board can get this sorted ASAP as it's been a horrendous 18 months.

Why on earth would Pitts (or anyone) want to move to Bradford?

No offence, but given the turmoil it's been in for the last 2 years can't see any player giving up a contract that is safe to move there.

Quote ="dddooommm"Incorrect. The T & A are saying “all players, employees and assets have been transferred to the new company”, namely Bradford Bulls 2014 Ltd, which was registered with Companies House last November. If that is to be believe then Carvell HAS signed on so his contract still stands. If Gareth has signed, then he's a contracted Bradford player. I just hope the Bradford board can get this sorted ASAP as it's been a horrendous 18 months.'" But now it seems both the T&A and the Bulls board have changed their minds www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694474446?-4338:2393

Quote ="dddooommm"Incorrect. The T & A are saying “all players, employees and assets have been transferred to the new company”, namely Bradford Bulls 2014 Ltd, which was registered with Companies House last November. If that is to be believe then Carvell HAS signed on so his contract still stands. If Gareth has signed, then he's a contracted Bradford player. I just hope the Bradford board can get this sorted ASAP as it's been a horrendous 18 months.'" But now it seems both the T&A and the Bulls board have changed their minds www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694474446?-4338:2393

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"But now it seems both the T&A and the Bulls board have changed their www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694474446?-4338:2393'" I hope we don't get him if he's going to be like that pic. KNOCK ON!

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"But now it seems both the T&A and the Bulls board have changed their www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694474446?-4338:2393'" I hope we don't get him if he's going to be like that pic. KNOCK ON!

Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393

Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393'" This looks as though it's going to get messy (as many things do involving FC) and inevitably we lose out ie Chase.

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393'" This looks as though it's going to get messy (as many things do involving FC) and inevitably we lose out ie Chase.

Oh well fun while it lasted , never rated that Carvell guy anyway

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393'" Thats it then he's definately coming.

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"Or perhaps not! www.newsnow.co.uk/A/694499981?-4338:2393'" Thats it then he's definately coming.

is it not the case though that hullfc are not trying to "buy" carvel,but the player is saying his contract is null and void , because of the change of ownership at the bulls?

Yup, It doesn't read right does it.

He's obviously signed and this is an attempt at abit of a face saving exercise for the Bulls new owners

Carvell knows how to play the game, it's nothing new to him.

I expect him to line up for you in 8 days time.

If he does leave now the Bradford board will end up looking more clueless and incompetent.imo.

If Carvell wants to move to Hull he'll move. How the deal is done may hold things up a bit but it looks like he's heading your way unless his agent has been doing all this negotiation for the good of his health.