Nothing wrong with what we have. They are not the team we’d hoped they would be but with some effort and some basic rugby we can survive.

It has to come from within I’m afraid, absolutely none of the players mentioned would make jot of difference imho it’s to late for that.

I agree and we know this lot are capable of much better than what we are seeing. In fact it could be argued that just looking for a raft of new players every time we hit a rough patch is a sign that the coach isn’t capable of improving the performances and attitudes of the ones we have so tries to find an easy way out. A Kyle Amor, Oliver Roberts or Ryan Atkins are no better than what we already have.

I am surprised but the Roberts/Hampshire swap was actually close to fruition. It would appear to be on our instigation because we apparently needed another back row. It was stopped at the 11th hour by Hampshire who changed his mind and withdrew from the deal.
I am sorry but this would just be dumb it appears we are utilising the try before you sign. It is not for our benefit because I doubt we would be looking to sign Roberts just like our recent Salford player. I also don’t think you could say Hampshire does not try.
I really don’t see any benefit from this other than to weaken the squad.

From what I've seen and heard, Hampshire appears to want to stay at Wakefield, so surely it is in both his and the club's best interest's to sit down and thrash out a deal between themselves and then we can all move on and concentrate on avoiding relegation !!

I think if you read his interview in league express this week it’s perfectly clear it’s on northstanders

Can it be copy and paste on to here?

I don’t know how to do it but probably

In our present situation I'd happily consider any of these on a short term basis :
Atkins, Westwood, Washbrook, Matongo,Amor, Matt Cook ... desparate times indeed !!

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If It's true about Ferris coming think it shows wich direction we are going ,he is just troubled..He is 33 years old but most worrying is that the coach as not learnt any thing from this year about playing old players who are out for months when injured.The way the club are trying to move Hampshire on is baffling trying to move him on for a nobody from Hudersfield is stupid.Think most Wakefield fans can see the main reson we are leaking try's in is by insisting on playing Brough and Paul next to one other in defence.Get that sorted by getting them out of team or play them at different side of pitch .Think it's to late any way thanks to the way we are playing and St have not helped any of the four teams by handing London 4 points

just been reading the ferris piece if it’s true it’s baffling

Ferres and Atkins would definitely be a backward step at this time in their careers

Never forgotten that stupid mistake by Ferres, against Warrington, I think , when he failed to kick the ball dead after the half-time hooter had gone, and Wire went and scored a try. Never rated him at all!!!

The timing of this Ferres rumour and the immediate departure of Huby may not be coincidental

Can’t stick ferres , penalty machine , bad attitude , gives ball away forcing pass twice a game but if we could get him on short term loan till end season would be ok

In what world would it be okay.

wouldn't pay him out in washers.

I would!


seriously, we have lost solid quality players in Huby, Arona and Ashurst. We're extremely light in the props IMO and I don't see either Feres or Atkins strengthening that area of the pack!

Hoping for good news this week for a couple of forward signings...to energise the side and enable a squad of 19 to choose from.

Think it's agreed by most that the team has lacked some grunt in the forwards. It makes it extremely difficult for any back to play behind a beaten pack.

Looking at players potentially available young big Will Maher from Cas and ex NRL prop Luke Douglas from St. Helens are two props that may be looking to prove themselves on a loan deal?.....

I'm surprised no one has an realistic news about the signings yet.
Chester saying he's hoping for someone by Sts game.

Would need to be announced today as 19 man squad for Saints has to be posted by noon today.

Same squad as 2 weeks ago with kirmond coming in for Pauli so probably not

Kopczak is back in for Crowther as well.

Looking at what players may be available on the market for Chester there doesn't appear to be many....

Callum Bustin (Prop, Bulls) 6ft 2, 18 stone ...end of contract, available? great video highlights.
Will Maher (Prop, Tigers) 6ft 5, 18 stone...rumours going to KR?
Oliver Roberts (S.Row) 6 ft 4, 17 stone....available?

Hope he has a focus on the ageing pack...

It doesn't bother Chester that, it seems the older the better