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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 13:12

westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:47
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 09:48 So, Niall Evalds IS NOT joining Cas early. I’m sure someone posted that months ago and was shouted down by a few....

Good to see the club reacting to Saturdays debacle.
YOU said about a week ago Evalds was coming if Cas paid a £5k fee which they obviously dont want to pay like I said months ago but was shot down for suggesting Salford changed the goalposts with asking a fee.
So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Flat Capper » 10 Aug 2020, 13:20

yorky wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:18 nothing on the official web site yet?
Don't tell me, he's only the third player we've signed and we need another two before our planned week of announcements is full.

We have to be the worst SL team for public relations, particularly announcements...
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by yorky » 10 Aug 2020, 13:27

Flat Capper wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:20
yorky wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:18 nothing on the official web site yet?
Don't tell me, he's only the third player we've signed and we need another two before our planned week of announcements is full.

We have to be the worst SL team for public relations, particularly announcements...
very true, i wonder why they dont keep the fixtures to themselves :roll:

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by westerbeast73 » 10 Aug 2020, 13:27

Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:12
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:47
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 09:48 So, Niall Evalds IS NOT joining Cas early. I’m sure someone posted that months ago and was shouted down by a few....

Good to see the club reacting to Saturdays debacle.
YOU said about a week ago Evalds was coming if Cas paid a £5k fee which they obviously dont want to pay like I said months ago but was shot down for suggesting Salford changed the goalposts with asking a fee.
So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐
Fumper you change your tune more than Cas change their fullback options :-({|=

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by tigerfeat » 10 Aug 2020, 13:31

Flat Capper wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:20
yorky wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:18 nothing on the official web site yet?
Don't tell me, he's only the third player we've signed and we need another two before our planned week of announcements is full.

We have to be the worst SL team for public relations, particularly announcements...
If we're making no signings till we can announce 5 in consecutive days whoever is in charge of that idea is a idiot
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by stevieblunder » 10 Aug 2020, 13:35

Got to agree about the total lack of PR by the club in relation to our 'signings'.

If they ever are announced it will be old news and almost worthless as a marketing tool.

We have a great deal to learn from other clubs, especially in the PR and marketing areas.
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by heritage1926 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:02

Just been officially announced on Facebook & Twitter.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:06

westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:27
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:12
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:47
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 09:48 So, Niall Evalds IS NOT joining Cas early. I’m sure someone posted that months ago and was shouted down by a few....

Good to see the club reacting to Saturdays debacle.
YOU said about a week ago Evalds was coming if Cas paid a £5k fee which they obviously dont want to pay like I said months ago but was shot down for suggesting Salford changed the goalposts with asking a fee.
So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐
Fumper you change your tune more than I change my forum profile.
Edited for accuracy.

However, one last time for you:
Fumper27 wrote: 02 Aug 2020, 19:33 From a source I trust:

Salford wanted £15,000 for Evalds, Cas refused
This has since reduced to £5,000, Cas again refused
My source thinks that Evalds will be a Cas player for the rest of the 2020 season, within the next two weeks.
Kane Evans was almost a done deal before lockdown but not too sure now if it’s still on the table due to finances
Please tell me where I said he was coming?

I was merely relying information I thought would be best shared on here.

Unlike you who made various claims, none of which have come true. You even went as far as creating a new profile on this forum.

PS Gareth O Brien confirmed

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by HuddsTigers » 10 Aug 2020, 14:09

I mean "my source says he thinks he will be a Cas player within the next two weeks" does sound like he was coming to be fair. It wasn't directly stated by you, but you did share it and say it on here ;)


Back to the original thread and away from petty squabbling over who has the biggest anatomical parts or not, the one question that needs answering is whether he will need to isolate for 10 days and get tested before he can play. My bet is that we won't see him until after the cup game IMO, if that is the case. Won't play this week, can't play in the cup as cup tied.
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:10

chief193 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 10:54 Really happy with this, suits our game. We should have signed him in 2018
From the press release, looks like we may of tried before now:

“ Head Coach Daryl Powell has been an admirer of O’Brien for some time: “Gareth is a high-quality player who will fit in very neatly into the way that we attack, and he’ll really strengthen us I think for the remainder of this season.

He’s a player that we have looked at before and given what has happened with Toronto and our position with Jordan Rankin going home, I thought it was important to get an experienced fullback on board and strengthen us in that position.”
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by westerbeast73 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:11

Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:06
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:27
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:12
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:47
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 09:48 So, Niall Evalds IS NOT joining Cas early. I’m sure someone posted that months ago and was shouted down by a few....

Good to see the club reacting to Saturdays debacle.
YOU said about a week ago Evalds was coming if Cas paid a £5k fee which they obviously dont want to pay like I said months ago but was shot down for suggesting Salford changed the goalposts with asking a fee.
So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐
Fumper you change your tune more than I change my forum profile.
Edited for accuracy.

However, one last time for you:
Fumper27 wrote: 02 Aug 2020, 19:33 From a source I trust:

Salford wanted £15,000 for Evalds, Cas refused
This has since reduced to £5,000, Cas again refused
My source thinks that Evalds will be a Cas player for the rest of the 2020 season, within the next two weeks.
Kane Evans was almost a done deal before lockdown but not too sure now if it’s still on the table due to finances
Please tell me where I said he was coming?

I was merely relying information I thought would be best shared on here.

Unlike you who made various claims, none of which have come true. You even went as far as creating a new profile on this forum.

PS Gareth O Brien confirmed
Be careful what you spout on here, you have no proof to back up your comments. I'll have you for deformation of character if you keep on with your allegations.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:14

HuddsTigers wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:09 I mean "my source says he thinks he will be a Cas player within the next two weeks" does sound like he was coming to be fair. It wasn't directly stated by you, but you did share it and say it on here ;)


Back to the original thread and away from petty squabbling over who has the biggest anatomical parts or not, the one question that needs answering is whether he will need to isolate for 10 days and get tested before he can play. My bet is that we won't see him until after the cup game IMO, if that is the case. Won't play this week, can't play in the cup as cup tied.
I agree that it sounded like Evalds would be with us in a few weeks. However, like you said, I was just sharing what I’d heard. I never claimed it to be fact. If people took it as gospel, perhaps they need to learn to read the words posted and not what they want to see?

Maybe next time I’ll hold my tongue and share with people away from the forum?

Does he have to isolate? Guessing he’s been in the UK throughout lockdown, so no issues with travelling from none listed countries.

Perhaps him not been available straight away will help get him up to speed for the second Hull game.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:16

westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:11
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:06
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:27
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:12
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 12:47

YOU said about a week ago Evalds was coming if Cas paid a £5k fee which they obviously dont want to pay like I said months ago but was shot down for suggesting Salford changed the goalposts with asking a fee.
So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐
Fumper you change your tune more than I change my forum profile.
Edited for accuracy.

However, one last time for you:
Fumper27 wrote: 02 Aug 2020, 19:33 From a source I trust:

Salford wanted £15,000 for Evalds, Cas refused
This has since reduced to £5,000, Cas again refused
My source thinks that Evalds will be a Cas player for the rest of the 2020 season, within the next two weeks.
Kane Evans was almost a done deal before lockdown but not too sure now if it’s still on the table due to finances
Please tell me where I said he was coming?

I was merely relying information I thought would be best shared on here.

Unlike you who made various claims, none of which have come true. You even went as far as creating a new profile on this forum.

PS Gareth O Brien confirmed
Be careful what you spout on here, you have no proof to back up your comments. I'll have you for deformation of character if you keep on with your allegations.
Just like your last profile. Ignoring questions and resorting to pettiness. You informed as much when you said you posted things months ago, despite only been on the forum a few weeks. 🤥

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by westerbeast73 » 10 Aug 2020, 14:22

Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:16
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:11
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:06
westerbeast73 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:27
Fumper27 wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 13:12

So predictable.

Read it back my friend. What I posted was what I had been told, in good faith. I never claimed that it would or wouldn’t happen, unlike some, who said the deal would be announced back in June.

Also, how were you shot down “months ago”. You’ve only been a member in the forum for three weeks or so 🧐🧐🧐
Fumper you change your tune more than I change my forum profile.
Edited for accuracy.

However, one last time for you:
Fumper27 wrote: 02 Aug 2020, 19:33 From a source I trust:

Salford wanted £15,000 for Evalds, Cas refused
This has since reduced to £5,000, Cas again refused
My source thinks that Evalds will be a Cas player for the rest of the 2020 season, within the next two weeks.
Kane Evans was almost a done deal before lockdown but not too sure now if it’s still on the table due to finances
Please tell me where I said he was coming?

I was merely relying information I thought would be best shared on here.

Unlike you who made various claims, none of which have come true. You even went as far as creating a new profile on this forum.

PS Gareth O Brien confirmed
Be careful what you spout on here, you have no proof to back up your comments. I'll have you for deformation of character if you keep on with your allegations.
Just like your last profile. Ignoring questions and resorting to pettiness. You informed as much when you said you posted things months ago, despite only been on the forum a few weeks. 🤥
Like I said you have no proof of anything so keep your comments to yourself. You think you know everything, but I know more about english law as it's my job so keep your mouth closed before it lands you in serious trouble.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by The Firm » 10 Aug 2020, 14:29

Good signing, something i called for weeks ago. Good chance for him to put himself in the shop window and who knows, if he does well maybe he'll stay and offer back up and competition for places. Also a pretty decent back up option for goalkicking as well.

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Post by nottinghamtiger » 10 Aug 2020, 14:30

Don’t get too excited - think he has to go through 14 days of negative CV19 testing before he can play.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Flat Capper » 10 Aug 2020, 14:38

nottinghamtiger wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:30 Don’t get too excited - think he has to go through 14 days of negative CV19 testing before he can play.
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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Swagger » 10 Aug 2020, 14:55

nottinghamtiger wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:30 Don’t get too excited - think he has to go through 14 days of negative CV19 testing before he can play.
Surely he would of been back over here a while??? With everything what has happened.

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Re: Gareth O'Brien signing

Post by Fumper27 » 10 Aug 2020, 15:04

The Firm wrote: 10 Aug 2020, 14:29 Good signing, something i called for weeks ago. Good chance for him to put himself in the shop window and who knows, if he does well maybe he'll stay and offer back up and competition for places. Also a pretty decent back up option for goalkicking as well.
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However, I think his salary demands would outweigh that of a back up player.

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