No one has left yet that I am massively surprised about, apart from maybe Castle. I can only remember Cunningham having one good game in the last couple of season, at home to Halifax. We can't afford to keep players on the books who spend too long on the side lines and don't do enough when fit.

I would however like to see these departures justified with ample replacements, particularly in the three quarters

Cunningham has signed for York.

Have York got a coach? I saw Gary Thornton "parted company" (just before getting coach of the year) but not seen news of a replacement. Who is taking over? Do they have Doncaster connections. That's two signed from Doncaster already.

I understand that Tom's leaving was due to work commitments and finding it hard to get to training.

James Ford is the new York coach.

James Ford is the new York boss - promoted from within after the sacking of Gary Thornton.

Mark Applegarth is the new assistant player coach. Mark played for John Kear at Batley last season. He also had a spell playing in Australia a couple of years ago.