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| Quote ="St Helens Wolf"Yes, the difference is between could pay and are willing to pay.
We need a halfback whereas Saints and Wigan are probably right to spend their money elsewhere.'"
They’ve scored 14 points in 3 games. Hastings is going, maybe French, Field homesick, Leuleui retiring. They need a prop or two but I’d say there desperate for a creative half also.
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| Quote ="The Ghost of '99"I think there's going to be some seriously depressed Saints fans when this young Leeds team starts beating them. Maybe a year or so away from that but the addition of another half back is close to the final piece in the jigsaw.'"
That's fine. Your team now is absolutely horrific though. You'll need far more than George Williams to fix that.
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| french out for the season, and rehabbing in australia, i doubt we'll see him again
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| Quote ="Saddened!"That's fine. Your team now is absolutely horrific though. You'll need far more than George Williams to fix that.'"
I'll sit on this one and get back to you in a few months time.
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| Quote ="The Ghost of '99"I'll sit on this one and get back to you in a few months time.'"
Why, what's going to happen in a few months time? You've got a 44% win record and you refuse to play against the better teams. Are you predicting glory for Leeds this season?
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| Quote ="Lord Tony Smith"They really couldn’t hence why they gave up their option of signing him. They’re signing players from the Championship and Leigh currently. For want of a better phrase they don’t really have a pot to pee in currently.'"
Good.
What's the makeup of the Williams deal then do you think? Is it for next season only or are Warrington moving someone on to bring him in early? Or are the cryptic threats from Leeds fans a sign he'll be playing this season for them on a short term deal then joining you next year?
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| Quote ="Lord Tony Smith"They really couldn’t hence why they gave up their option of signing him. They’re signing players from the Championship and Leigh currently. For want of a better phrase they don’t really have a pot to pee in currently.'"
Someone's getting a bit Giddy
Like Ghost of 99 - Thread Bookmarked
PS - 130k more than what Wigan offered
Can't believe I'm going to say it - But agreeing with Saddened
Your owners are willing to pay GW what he wants - The others may be what he is worth - The 2 aren't the same.
Massive GW fan, always have been and gutted he won't be coming back to Wigan
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| Quote ="Saddened!"Why, what's going to happen in a few months time? You've got a 44% win record and you refuse to play against the better teams. Are you predicting glory for Leeds this season?'"
Any chance you can take this playground spat to either Leeds or Saints forum? You 2 Willy waving is of no interest to the rest of us.
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| Quote ="Jukesays"Someone's getting a bit Giddy
Like Ghost of 99 - Thread Bookmarked
PS - 130k more than what Wigan offered
Can't believe I'm going to say it - But agreeing with Saddened
Your owners are willing to pay GW what he wants - The others may be what he is worth - The 2 aren't the same.
Massive GW fan, always have been and gutted he won't be coming back to Wigan'"
He’s only saying what is being said on your own forum by your own fans.
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| Quote ="Saddened!"Good.
What's the makeup of the Williams deal then do you think? Is it for next season only or are Warrington moving someone on to bring him in early? Or are the cryptic threats from Leeds fans a sign he'll be playing this season for them on a short term deal then joining you next year?'"
Honestly not sure what the hold up is. I've head he's nailed on for next season but it could be that they're trying to get a deal in place this season at Warrington as GW won't be sitting on his backside for 6 months during a World Cup year but obviously Warrington will have to make cap room. I don't know whether we have much cap space left but I'd have thought we could get him on a short term contract this season for peanuts as he will be desperate to play with a deal in place for a long term contract next season for marquee money once Austin leaves.
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| There does appear to be a lot of what should be confidential information about player's salaries and the like knocking around. It would appear that the club is as secure as the department for health's cctv system.
Its probably the same source that shared the Austin missing passport story
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| Quote ="Fantastic Mr Cat"french out for the season, and rehabbing in australia, i doubt we'll see him again'"
Signed a one year extension before he left.
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| Quote ="Rogues Gallery"Signed a one year extension before he left.'"
George williams signed a first refusal document before he left. How's that worked out?
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| Quote ="Captain Hook"Any chance you can take this playground spat to either Leeds or Saints forum? You 2 Willy waving is of no interest to the rest of us.'"
Anyone having a pop at Saddened or saints is welcome on here, no matter what team they support.
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| Quote ="Paul Youane"There does appear to be a lot of what should be confidential information about player's salaries and the like knocking around. It would appear that the club is as secure as the department for health's cctv system.
Its probably the same source that shared the Austin missing passport story'"
Wait, what? Are you suggesting these rumours are just…rumours? I don’t think so, surely every player shares their salary demands with whoever asks. I’m seriously questioning how “in the know” you actually are.
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| Quote ="Lord Tony Smith"Honestly not sure what the hold up is. I've head he's nailed on for next season but it could be that they're trying to get a deal in place this season at Warrington as GW won't be sitting on his backside for 6 months during a World Cup year but obviously Warrington will have to make cap room. I don't know whether we have much cap space left but =#FF0000I'd have thought we could get him on a short term contract this season for peanuts as he will be desperate to play with a deal in place for a long term contract next season for marquee money once Austin leaves.'"
I don't think we can do this (as more than peanuts will count on the cap), which is the problem as were in a World Cup year.
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| Quote ="Moe syslak"Anyone having a pop at Saddened or saints is welcome on here, no matter what team they support.'"
You'd think I was horrible the way people have a go at me. I get shot at every time I post and it's never anything controversial.
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| Quote ="Saddened!"You'd think I was horrible the way people have a go at me. I get shot at every time I post and it's never anything controversial.
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You need to change your shirt & embrace all that is Wire ,then we would all love you.
I must say ,though ,that this is getting as drawn out as the Sculthorpe fiasco.
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| Quote ="Paul Youane"
Its probably the same source that shared the Austin missing passport story'"
Ah yes the game where he never played but then came back the week after with Warrington 'declining' to comment when approached instead of refuting the claim.
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| Quote ="Lord Tony Smith"Ah yes the game where he never played but then came back the week after with Warrington 'declining' to comment when approached instead of refuting the claim.'"
he didn't play the week after
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| Quote ="MorePlaymakersNeeded"I don't think we can do this (as more than peanuts will count on the cap), which is the problem as were in a World Cup year.'"
That's the problem even if we pay him a fiver he will still count as 150k in the cap !
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| Quote ="ninearches"You need to change your shirt & embrace all that is Wire ,then we would all love you.
I must say ,though ,that this is getting as drawn out as the Sculthorpe fiasco.'"
The amount of time it took for Danny to agree terms with us was absolutely shocking.
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| Quote ="Saddened!"I'm sure Williams is headed to Warrington, but I think that statement is a bit daft. Wigan's owners are very wealthy. Ken Davy could easily fund it as well, Leeds could at the drop of a hat, but again their commitment to matching that kind of spending when the rest of their team is pants is the question. Saints are another club that could easily spend as much on Williams if we wanted to. He's just not a priority with us having an international 6 and a very promising 7 already and no back row, centre or fullback for next year. Half the clubs in SL could spend that much on a player if they wanted to. Most are ruled out as he wouldn't sign for them.
I think the Williams saga has always been a straight shot between Wire and Wigan. And he's chosen you because the offer is higher financially and he'll see you as a better chance of trophies as you have a stronger squad currently.
Where's the announcement by the way? Duckie and yourself confirmed it two weeks ago? Is shifting Austin so you can fit him in this year the issue?'"
Duckie called in nearly 4 weeks ago. The day after our challenge cup exit to Cas. Williams 3 year deal was agreed then.
Got some shat about it, but when have I never.
It’s this interim period that seems to be the headache I would guess. Tbh, I have a feeling Wire and Williams have just been stalling with the likelihood of the WC not happening, to which, Williams could have an extended vacation into preseason throughout his partners pregnancy.
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| Quote ="rubber duckie"Duckie called in nearly 4 weeks ago. The day after our challenge cup exit to Cas. Williams 3 year deal was agreed then.
Got some shat about it, but when have I never.
It’s this interim period that seems to be the headache I would guess. Tbh, I have a feeling Wire and Williams have just been stalling with the likelihood of the WC not happening, to which, Williams could have an extended vacation into preseason throughout his partners pregnancy.'"
Possibly. But I'm sure Warrington would prefer he played some rugby this year. You don't want another Inglis situation where it takes him two months to get match fit then ends up getting injured because he hasn't played in 12 months. Even if it's just a few hand picked games for Widnes or someone like that?
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| Quote ="Saddened!"Possibly. But I'm sure Warrington would prefer he played some rugby this year. You don't want another Inglis situation where it takes him two months to get match fit then ends up getting injured because he hasn't played in 12 months. Even if it's just a few hand picked games for Widnes or someone like that?'"
I'll ask again, why would Warrington (assuming he signs for us) agree to play Williams in the Championship?
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