How do you know this?

What? How do I know the contract was not offered?

If so, the same reason I posted on here previously about the deadline he has put on it. The same reason I knew about Scrutons situation last year, and offer. Smiths best mate and good friend of Scruton sits behind me in the Carnegie Stand.

Of course he could be bullpooper, but I am pretty sure he aint. Mainly because Smith sat with him on his other seat last year at one of the games.

So you are saying that Leeds have not offered Smith a new contract on the say so of some bloke who sits behind you?

you getting the picture?

No I am saying they had not offered him a new contract when I previously posted it. It might well have happend since, and considering the piece in the YEP yesterday, I reckon it might.

And also I never said "some bloke". I said he was Smiths best mate. He certainly got everything right on the Scruton deal last year, and what was happening.

That said, I also said he could be a bullpooper. But certainly Smithy was sat with him at a game last year, when he was out of the team.

News flash for G1. Players do have friends outside the dressing room. They dont stay with team mates you know.

Further news flash. Couple I go meet with at gym are best friends with Phil Clarke. Is that a childish laugh too?

I know its hard to comprehend adult talk.

Smith was at Odsal with Luke Burgess at the Bulls game on the weekend of the WCC. I got a little cheeky and asked if he's leaving the Rhinos for Kick and Clap. He replied with a Wry Smile and a less than convincing "Who knows whats gonna happen!" Sadly I feel that he will be leaving Leeds come the start of the Union season. I hope not because he's proving to be a talent in SL, but I would be suprised to see him stay. Suprised in a good way though

Are you[i sure [/iit was Lee Smith? Are you sure Lee Smith's mates' interpretation of events is entirely accurate?











Newsflash. I actually played a bit of rugby with Lee's brother last night. I could've asked him and posted it all over here. It would've been more accurate than your inside scoop but a) I wouldn't put him in that situation and b) you can NEVER reach a conclusion about what is the truth without hearing BOTH sides.

All you know is what the mate of a player who probably feels aggrieved has told you at a match. Its' not conclusive in any way shape or form.

That is grown up talk but, frankly, it was a lot less effort to just post

Thats interesting then is that one, because the same lad was telling me about Smiths brother at a game last year.

I dont know his brother by the way. But this lad commented that Smiths brother actually had more natuaral talent than Lee, and was a very good player who could have made it. But he had a problem with drink (not alcholic problem) and not the right attitude. Apparently Smiths brother accepts this and realizes he could have done more.

He also said Rugby League is not natural to Lee Smith, but that he is just a natural sportsman, and was actually best at cricket.

Out of interest how true is that?

And by the way, I proclaimed no scoop. There were a couple of other posters on here saying pretty much the same as me that nothing had been agreed to go yet. Secondly out of interst, what in a blue moon, has listening to both sides got to do with anything?

I've knocked about with his brother a couple of times and he's a pretty decent player. I was told recently he was on Leeds' books which surprised me as I didn't think he was THAT good. BTW, I don't know if he has older brother but I think this is his younger brother.

Knowing both sides is very important because you've reached a definitive conclusion.



reaching such a conclusion based upon what his mate told you and without knowing the clubs point of view is just, well daft. That is why I was laughing.

I'm not saying you are wrong, and nor am I not saying the club dont have a point of view. I was only playing devils advocate.

But the lad who sits behind me is certainly a good friend of Smiths and Scrutons, and like I said Smith was sat with him last year for a game in the lads old mans place. He certainly knows a lot about him. He was clear at the Wakey game that no contract had been offered from Leeds yet. But I didn't speak to him at the Wigan game, things could have changed.

Quote ="yorkshire Evening Post" www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 5078120.jp Meanwhile, Smith's switch to rugby union could happen before the end of the current Super League season. The Yorkshire Evening Post revealed yesterday that Wasps are keen to sign Smith, whose Rhinos contract expires at the end of the year. The Guinness Premiership outfit are understood to want Smith in their squad in time for pre-season training, in June. Super League's anti-tampering rules don't apply to union clubs, so Wasps are free to approach Smith at any time. Should a deal be confirmed, Rhinos would have to decide whether to release the player early, in mid-season – as Bradford Bulls did with Lesley Vainikolo and Shontayne Hape, to Gloucester and Bath rugby union clubs.'"

Quote ="yorkshire Evening Post" www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 5078120.jp Meanwhile, Smith's switch to rugby union could happen before the end of the current Super League season. The Yorkshire Evening Post revealed yesterday that Wasps are keen to sign Smith, whose Rhinos contract expires at the end of the year. The Guinness Premiership outfit are understood to want Smith in their squad in time for pre-season training, in June. Super League's anti-tampering rules don't apply to union clubs, so Wasps are free to approach Smith at any time. Should a deal be confirmed, Rhinos would have to decide whether to release the player early, in mid-season – as Bradford Bulls did with Lesley Vainikolo and Shontayne Hape, to Gloucester and Bath rugby union clubs.'"

UNSUBSTANTIATED SPECULATION

Ifs buts and maybes at very best
My reading is Bluey likes to play his cards very close to his chest and so without anything concrete the newsboys have to revert to invention

Is Peter Smith not as cosy with the Rhinos these days then?

At one point he was virtually gary's PR man. Not sure wherther his salary came from the YEP or Leeds CF&A ltd

Thats my reading of the current situation.............

Hmmmmmm.....interesting.

I reckon Smith doesnt like McClennan.

I'd of thought you'd still be partying after the hoops win over the old enemy KM?

I'm bored with winning trophies.

Oh the strain!!

Although I was pretty annoyed how a 7 goal thrashing of St Mirren in the league could turn to a defeat to the same team in the cup the following week.

F%^&** wa%^&£s

That was shocking mate!!!

I gave the cat a black eye over that.

I'm surprised wee gordon and the lads didn't get lynched!!