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Post by Nobody » 04 Oct 2019, 10:58

Understand Castleford forward Chris Clarkson is off to join York City Knights in the Championship for 2020.

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Post by therailwayendisnigh » 04 Oct 2019, 11:09

That's a shame, as I think he's done a job for us. My old man is the player welfare manager, and he says Chris has a really positive impact on the team. Best of luck to the lad. I often go watch York as Bootham Crescent is about a 30 second walk from my house, so I'll look forward to seeing him in a Knights shirt.

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Post by mart0042 » 04 Oct 2019, 11:27

I like him, a sold professional who gets a few injuries though. Unfortunately he's behind quite a few players.

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Post by CasAttack » 04 Oct 2019, 12:21

Done a solid and steady job for us in 2019. If everyone is fit (that's a fine thing) he probably wouldn't be in the 17. A really nice genuine bloke too hope he goes well for York and can get some stability.

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Post by HuddsTigers » 04 Oct 2019, 12:34

Can only assume the club think there's a better use of salary cap space and I'd have to agree. He's been OK but nothing more than that and I'd like to think we can recruit better.

With Gale going and Richardson likely to take in a lesser salary, that + Clarkson's space should free up enough money for another front line forward you would like to think.
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Post by classycas57 » 04 Oct 2019, 12:55

A good steady player,but think we need better.all the best to him if true.

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Post by jackknife » 04 Oct 2019, 13:28

therailwayendisnigh wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 11:09 That's a shame, as I think he's done a job for us. My old man is the player welfare manager, and he says Chris has a really positive impact on the team. Best of luck to the lad. I often go watch York as Bootham Crescent is about a 30 second walk from my house, so I'll look forward to seeing him in a Knights shirt.
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Post by Mysterio » 04 Oct 2019, 14:13

HuddsTigers wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 12:34 Can only assume the club think there's a better use of salary cap space and I'd have to agree. He's been OK but nothing more than that and I'd like to think we can recruit better.

With Gale going and Richardson likely to take in a lesser salary, that + Clarkson's space should free up enough money for another front line forward you would like to think.
Indeed you would.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by HuddsTigers » 04 Oct 2019, 17:45

I'm happy with Blair, Shenton and Matautia for centre next season.

Ditto Rankin, Matautia and Turner as cover full-back too.

Agree on HB to go replace Ellis + Aston and challenge Trueman/Richardson.
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Post by Tigerade » 04 Oct 2019, 18:19

Confirmed - gone to York.

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Post by stevieblunder » 04 Oct 2019, 18:34

York appear to have made an excellent signing.
Clarkson was well thought of by the Cas coaching team.
He always gave 100 % this year.
Can't think of any game when he was our worse player on the pitch.
I wish him well.
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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by The Firm » 04 Oct 2019, 18:46

Been a good squad player for us, he’ll need replacing. Providing that is with an upgrade then fair enough.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by KB80 » 04 Oct 2019, 20:48

The Firm wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 18:46 Been a good squad player for us, he’ll need replacing. Providing that is with an upgrade then fair enough.
Not like for like though.

Griffin is a better back rower. Hepi can play there and Foster should be back.

Backrowers are the least of our priorities imo.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by Mucky1978 » 04 Oct 2019, 20:52

Peanut signed for York by sounds of it as well.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by KB80 » 04 Oct 2019, 21:06

Mucky1978 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 20:52 Peanut signed for York by sounds of it as well.
Surely not?

Guessing we are lining something decent up if so.

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Post by the machine » 04 Oct 2019, 21:27

Mucky1978 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 20:52 Peanut signed for York by sounds of it as well.

You basing that on his tweet to Clarkson saying see you November???
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Post by MrRugby123 » 04 Oct 2019, 21:35

the machine wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 21:27
Mucky1978 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 20:52 Peanut signed for York by sounds of it as well.

You basing that on his tweet to Clarkson saying see you November???
I’m guessing he is basing it on that but can’t see York been able to afford his wages he’d have to go on loan and we’d be paying the majority.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by Mysterio » 04 Oct 2019, 21:40

MrRugby123 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 21:35
the machine wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 21:27
Mucky1978 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 20:52 Peanut signed for York by sounds of it as well.

You basing that on his tweet to Clarkson saying see you November???
I’m guessing he is basing it on that but can’t see York been able to afford his wages he’d have to go on loan and we’d be paying the majority.
I would have ultimate respect for the club if this was true
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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by The Firm » 04 Oct 2019, 22:15

KB80 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 20:48
The Firm wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 18:46 Been a good squad player for us, he’ll need replacing. Providing that is with an upgrade then fair enough.
Not like for like though.

Griffin is a better back rower. Hepi can play there and Foster should be back.

Backrowers are the least of our priorities imo.
Agreed, i was more meaning his place in the squad. I’d prefer a front rower personally to replace him.

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Re: Chris Clarkson

Post by therailwayendisnigh » 06 Oct 2019, 01:02

jackknife wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 13:28
therailwayendisnigh wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 11:09 That's a shame, as I think he's done a job for us. My old man is the player welfare manager, and he says Chris has a really positive impact on the team. Best of luck to the lad. I often go watch York as Bootham Crescent is about a 30 second walk from my house, so I'll look forward to seeing him in a Knights shirt.
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