Hi, not a Wolves fan just a RL fan. Where is Mulhern going ? I really rate him. Also when Price was your coach, I’m sure that on a televised match Cooper shoved him out of the way when he was substituted. Maybe he is the rotten egg and that’s why Powell wants rid ? Just a neutral observation.

I remember that incident, but I think you're reading too much into it. Cooper was disappointed in his own performance. However, if it's true he doesn't buy into Powell's philosophy (I've not seen any hard evidence that backs that up BTW, just rumours) then it's the right thing to let him go. Coops has spent a lot of his career under the NRL-style banner, firstly in Aus under Bennett and Price, then back here under Price again. Maybe he won't suit our future plans, which would be a shame as he's the 'original' of the 'new' home-grown Warringtonian GB standard players that have emerged over the last 10 years or so.

Also, as disappointed as I am with the way this season has panned out, I'm not totally disheartened. We have a lot of decent young talent breaking through and waiting in the wings. The props aren't as bad on paper as they are currently performing, despite us being a bit lightweight, it's just they've lost their oomph for whatever reason. The senior players don't seem to be able to steer us in the right direction.

Last year, Hudds looked awful under Watson, and we were all told the mercurial Sezer was keeping them clinging together and that they'd be lost when he went to Leeds. Funny how the reverse has happened in Watson's second year. I'm quietly hopeful that over the off-season things will be brought back to basics with some of the old guard moving on and a fresh start with no 'failure' hangover from the old days. Thewlis, Dean, Wrench, Longstaff, Ashton and Walker are all more than good enough to be mainstays of this team. The sooner the better for me. Add to that a refreshed Williams as the only marquee and a few uncovered gems from outside (plus a couple of big bad props) and Powell can finally get to do what he does best.

Hopefully we'll re-sign Mulhern as he's not a world beater but he's solid and consistant, And at 27 he's just hitting his prime with room for improvement.
The Cooper price "incident" was nothing at all, Cooper just bumped shoulders with price as we walked back to the bench. Price himself laughed when asked about it and said there's nothing in it at all.
I completely agree EasyWire, Powell changed Castleford for the better and progressed them overtime so i have all faith in him to turn us in to a solid team.
You'll get the usual people crying that Castleford were pretty bad in his last year or so in charge of them, but so were we under Smith at the end, Does that mean smith was a bad coach.....no, not at all. Come mid-season next year if we're still crap i'll start looking at Powell then. Until then he has my full support.

I feel a bit silly having written this earlier. By the afternoon we look like we've signed another NRL failure that pees all over my hopes, and worse still over the aspirations of our best young player.

A soft pillow out West.

…back on topic. There is a clear out and DP has full control of the team, and fully backed by the top. Sentiment, seniority and loyalty are no obstacles. I think we’re being ran like we were in 1971/72.

There is no way they are both on marquee money.

That means six players are getting marquee money

Do NOT feed the troll.

Like Cooper, Ratchford is still wanted by Wire, the terms are still to be sorted.
…but he’ll know, he won’t be no1 at Wire in 2023.

Nope, marquee money is only 150k. And there’s 2 on it!

£150,000 is what counts on the cap not necessarily what they are being paid.

STOP FEEDING THE TROLL!!!

Cooper is not being offered a contract at this point in time, nor is it likely.

Not what I’ve heard. Cooper and Ratchford are both aware the club wants them. Whether they accept is another thing.
I’ve heard elsewhere that Saints want Cooper on a one year deal, Salford want Coops on a two year deal. I haven’t heard what’s on the table from Wire.

I won't go in to details, but what I stated is the situation.

Probably because there's nothing on the table from wire.

I sometimes wonder if there is a Wagatha Christie style operation going on. The same source gives different info to different people and can then put names to the poster…

No , I get told things from time to time, some sound true, some interesting, some bizarre, but I keep my trap shut.

Its amazing how some people on here are so desperate to get bragging rights they make themselves so noticeable

I just post and be dammed. I don’t care about egos. Being right or wrong can make you the butt of many posts…but I have no care.

And just to help you along with your post…looks like Cooper will reject a Wire, there are alleged frictions. Big Sam still on the radar though.

In the end, deep down, it's a sign of insecurity. In more extreme cases it is narcissism.

Some people on here are really in the know though and have the inside line. They drop in the news without making a big song and dance. I know Wire Weaver has an inside line.

I am quite comfortable accepting I know nothing about what is going on and waiting for them.

Charnley going at the end of the season, just announced