No, Webster and Galea don't count on non-fed (2008 exemptions), so their leaving doesn't free up a spot.

The chairman has twice written that McDonnell, unfortunately, won't be retained in the programme.

Paea will be playing for Hull

Ok then lopini it is

Indeed it is!

Mariano has been offered a contract by Rovers next year, not sure if to take it though as worried he wouldn't get many games.

Not ooc, is he? I know he impressed early on for Wakefield (2011), not sure how involved he's been this year. Be a decent enough signing as a club-trained squad player.

havent you heard we can do what we want

Had a quick look online and found he signed a two year deal in May 2011. Maybe now Morgan has gone he would be more willing to come back? Only speculating though

He signed for Wakefield for 40k per year with a car and travelling expenses. With all the wage reductions at Craven Park I can't see Rovers offering more then that for him to jump out his contract early.

Here we go.

Latest is that Rovers have offered him a deal. It's less then he's on now at Wakefield, He's now waiting to see what Wakefield offer him before he makes a decision. Looking at the BBC link he has another year on his deal but my info came straight from Frankie.

And is Frankie happy for you to put his financials in the public domain?

Well said Stan, i bet Frankie is really impressed with you Easty!

By straight from Frankie you mean you spoke to him? Not someone you know?

I Haven't said anything massively different to



When Dave K posted about Mariano it was a rumour, I read it and then confirmed the rumour by getting a direct response to the said rumour with additional info.

I wonder if Rovers will join the vultures and bring a Bulls player in before the 20 July deadline?

I would go for Kopczak and/or Burgess.

One or even both these players were rumoured to be joining Rovers when the Bull's plight hit the media (around Easter). Either one of these would be a timely boost considering the current injury list.

Correct call Paul T !

If where struggling financially like many suggest then maybe we should muddle through till the end of the season. Possibly bring Green & Peterson back from Batley & Workingston. However Maybe coming in for one or two of these players now will gibe them the incentive to sign for us now rather then another club for 2013?

I don't think Bradford going under would have any major direct benefits on our squad building. Indirect and on other areas that concern Rovers possibly, but it'd still be much better if they make it through.
The things that [icould[/i help us are unlikely, IMO.

I seem to remember CS saying he had room on the SC for a couple of players this season if he wanted. Whether that still stands I don't know. Likewise re the transfer proceeds (Wattsy) I don't know if he can use it for player recruitment

I agree with you and would prefer CS to 'muddle through' with the resources he has by giving the young 'uns a try. However, when the likes of Kopczak and Burgess become available it makes sense to talk to them. They are both young, have SL experience and possible future internationals.

Fully agree with that.

Frankie won't mind. He's an open book, I've known him since he was a nipper.

He didn't want to leave Rovers and although I haven't seen him since he went to Wakefield he would love to come back to Rovers.

It's still 'if'. I'm pretty sure there is stuff going on in the background.

True! In these situations though it is easy to get ahead of things. I for one hope the Bulls can be rescued, but I also wouldn't mind picking at the bones!

Anyway, as I have already said these two players names where rumoured over the Easter period.

Burgess has signed for Souths for next season.

The Jnr Burgess at Bradford you mean?