So unfair - it was me who tried to get it back on track.



Questions must be:
1) Is Cooke even gone yet?
2) If a new stand-off comes in, what is the message to I'Anson if the new player's not an established SL player?

I don't know the answer to 1.

1. Not a done deal according to Kear, but you get the sense he meant 'yet'. He might even have said it, I can't recall.
2. It'd be negative, so I hope it doesn't happen. I'anson should get a chance IMO.

Wonder what the hold-up is now that the Wakey game is past - would assume an announcement early in the week. Feels like RLfans should hold a minute's silence to mourn the passing of one of our richest sources of pointless bickering of the past decade.



Don't know much about I'Anson but would be a bit surprised if Morgan brought someone else in before the end of the season really. If only because available quality stand offs aren't 10 a penny - may as well give him a shot.

I think JAYHKR's posting record could be interpreted as a pretty damning indictment of us all. Or he might just have better things to do with his time, of course.'"

Jesus Mrs B..you never fail to amaze me..

Just made me laugh at the time. GML isn't very nice about FC players usually, which made me wonder whether there was an agenda with his Yeaman love-in as he approached the end of his last contract - let's face it, he's rarely so gushing about Rovers players, let alone FC ones. Yeaman then re-signs for FC and it transpires he only ever delivered anything because of Cooke (who by then, obviously had gone to Rovers).

Does concern me, therefore, that GML's been so nice about Richard Horne of late.

On what evidence? Playing there for Donny? Hardly proof he can play such a pivotal position in super league.

we will never know unless he is given a shot at it

Maybe there is a 'stand off'

According to Radio Humberside this morning the hold up is to do with a confidentility agreement Rovers want Cooke to sign but he isnt too keen. Sounds like both clubs have agreed the fees etc.

He wants to tell all about his move from FC to KR in his book and Rovers are not keen. If I were Cooke I would sit and take the wages, why should he be silenced?

I have always thought he would dish the dirt once he left Rovers, I doubt there is nothing anyone can do about it, except sue him if its bollox.

Surely, the major factor silencing him now would be the supposed threat of a legal case from Hull?
I wonder if they might officially call it off now.

How strange. We have been told ad nauseam that Rovers acted perfectly throughout. Surely they'd jump at the chance to have the truth in the public domain and would be encouraging Cooke to make this public, to "put up or shut up", even?

Clearly not the major factor as I dont suppose Rovers are determined to pursue a confidentiality agreement just to protect Paul Cooke. If Rovers want an agreement you can bet it is to protect themselves against something or why bother?

Hull dont have to do anything IMO. However I am sure they will watch for any Paul Cooke revelations with interest.

The threat of a legal case has always been against Cooke (breach of contract) and not Rovers. Seems odd that Rovers would try to impose a confidentiality agreement to protect Cooke, and even odder that he wouldn't want to sign it.



Nothing involving Cooke is ever simple or straightforward, is it?

It might not be anything to do with the move but other incidents. Not saying i know anything but i bet there is loads that goes on behind closed doors at all clubs and sports

Fair point. I guess everyone gets so focused about the move being the main topic in any book he might write that other possibilities get overlooked.

He can say what he wants, he best just hope he can prove what he says

but he loves the club doesnt he

Its not the "club" he has issues with.....just certain personnel.

I agree, but if it is going to be a distraction or annoyance to Rovers, I want the board to do what is right for the club. My guess would be that Rovers don't want him talking about his departure and the reasons for it, rather than his arrival. That's if there is anything in the confidentiality agreement story anyway.

There are both conflicting and converging interests at play between Cooke, Rovers and Wakefield, we'll just have to see how it plays out and whether all parties can emerge satisfied.

Maybe Wakey need Cooke more than we realised... viewtopic.php?f=33&t=448635

Maybe Wakey need Cooke more than we realised... viewtopic.php?f=33&t=448635

Quote ="Wildmoose"Maybe Wakey need Cooke more than we realised... viewtopic.php?f=33&t=448635'" Yeah, just seen that. Bit of a surprise with Robinson just signing a new deal at Hudds. Curiouser and curiouser.

Quote ="Wildmoose"Maybe Wakey need Cooke more than we realised... viewtopic.php?f=33&t=448635'" Yeah, just seen that. Bit of a surprise with Robinson just signing a new deal at Hudds. Curiouser and curiouser.

its pretty obvious if chaz isnt fit or justin doesnt want to play him week in week out it will be galea at 6 and just play micky v in the 2nd row. galea is the man that makes us tick so we might aswell get him the ball as much as poss