Evans isn't contracted for 2021.

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It's something to do with getting transfers through quicker. I don't know the ins and outs, but other clubs have done it in the past (Chisholm to Fev last year for example, Roche to Bradford) when there's every intention of it being a permanent signing but they start out on loan while it gets sorted. That way they can join immediately. I've genuinely never seen the exact thinking behind it, but it's something along those lines.
I don't think for a minute it's anything to do with him being recalled and fully expect it'll be a permanent transfer in the next month or two.

Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.

Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.

Quote ="paulwalker71"Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.'" Sounds similar to the Briscoe movements - player signs on loan from Champ club to Leeds, shortly after signs permanent contract but is then loaned (DRd) back to Champ club....

Quote ="paulwalker71"Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.'" Sounds similar to the Briscoe movements - player signs on loan from Champ club to Leeds, shortly after signs permanent contract but is then loaned (DRd) back to Champ club....

Quote ="paulwalker71"Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.'" Rhys Evans did sign on loan for Leeds. I believe they only signed him recently so they could loan him out to keep him match fit. Bulls were given first offer on him.

Quote ="paulwalker71"Well, again, it's one of those occasions where the supporters haven't been told the truth All the news outlets were reporting that Evans had gone on loan to Leeds. For example https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/ ... elp-bulls/ Now we are told that it was a permanent deal, and therefore he can be loaned back to us. Obviously if it wasn't a permanent deal there would be no need for a loan from Leeds - he would just be sent back here to see out his contract. I'm not saying it is on a Marc Green-level so far as untruths, but once again we aren't being told the full story.'" Rhys Evans did sign on loan for Leeds. I believe they only signed him recently so they could loan him out to keep him match fit. Bulls were given first offer on him.

Spot on mate. I thought it was pretty clear as well.

Maybe our use of his services this season was the transfer fee?

He was out of contract at the end of the season, and his contract had the usual 'if an SL club comes in etc' so, on that basis, it was probably the best outcome for us? I know we had to allow him to leave but no-one said we had to allow him to go for nothing.