Plot thickens..

[old cas lass]

Well I have watched cas from the late fifty’s and I have seen the club in turmoil many times but this latest episode has pushed me over the edge and I am saying goodbye castleford i have had enough and I think there will be many more saying the same.

How many times have I said that. Lots.
I’m still here.
I’m not happy how the club is ran.
I feel the top dogs feel more about themselves
Than they do about the club.
At this moment in time I’m down in dumps about the whole dibacol.

Powel allegedly tapping some of our top players up.
Powel allegedly working behind the scenes for Warrington.
Incoming coaches allegedly looking on the cheap.

All in all it’s enough to make you wanna pull your hair out.

A big win tonight will at least put a smile on my face for a few hours.

[tigerfeat]

Last time I said ...That's it ...was on of Basils last games when we got absolutely hammered by Bradford lasted about six days

[fast hands]

Well I have watched cas from the late fifty’s and I have seen the club in turmoil many times but this latest episode has pushed me over the edge and I am saying goodbye castleford i have had enough and I think there will be many more saying the same.

I appreciate some, if not all, reports are concerning but you have no idea what you're walking away from yet. Even if the comments are true, Cas could still go on and win the CC or GF but either way, the hopes and dreams dreams that got you though those dark days remain the same.

You could be right, but if Powell has to go by breaching his contract, it leaves Castleford rudderless till a new coach is appointed. I thought we had a great chance of reaching the Challenge Cup Final, if everyone at the club sang off the same hymn sheet, but I think there is trouble ahead, especially in the dressing room.
Mr. Fulton, Mr. Grattan and rest of the board, get your backsides into gear, and give the fans a clear view what the future holds. I hope I am wrong, but with no hope of a new Stadium, are they (1)hoping an investor will appear to rebuild the old gal or(2) have the board decided or realised Super League is too much for the club, and time to cut and run.

[heritage1926]

Think it's time to come off here for a while until an announcement is made. It can get stupid at the best of times, but some of the stuff I'm reading over the last month or so is ludicrous.

[Fumper27]

Last time I said ...That's it ...was on of Basils last games when we got absolutely hammered by Bradford lasted about six days

Basil’s last game in charge was a home defeat against Huddersfield.

[tigerfeat]

I meant to say one of Basils last games ...

[Tamworth Tiger]

Well I have watched cas from the late fifty’s and I have seen the club in turmoil many times but this latest episode has pushed me over the edge and I am saying goodbye castleford i have had enough and I think there will be many more saying the same.

Bloody drama Queen. Times have been much worse before. Even as recently as 2013 when we were (apparently) 15 minutes away from administration was a lot worse than this.

Win tonight and we could go top on points difference
We’re in the quarter finals of the cup with a favourable draw

Oh for the days of home 4-72 hammerings and players like Ryan Clayton, Steve Nash, Lee Mitchell, Steve Snitch and Jamie Ellis

I remember those times so well. It was like following a soap opera but more Crossroads than Corrie!

[Mysterio]

Think it's time to come off here for a while until an announcement is made. It can get stupid at the best of times, but some of the stuff I'm reading over the last month or so is ludicrous.

Please don't go

[Ryan Sheridan's Hat]

If DP was having conversations with players regarding contracts then that would be a serious issue.
If he was watching Warrington matches on TV (as I'm sure he watches all the televised games) and making observations on where he feels they are weak then he is doing his job as Cas coach!
I'm pretty sure a coach with his experience would want to work with a squad on the training ground before deciding on whether or not they are required at the club rather than lining up replacements before he gets a close look at them.
Fan hysteria is more likely to derail a season than a coach that has agreed to join a rival!

[casjunction]

All right for you OCL some of us don't have hair to pull out.
The type of shinanigens no idea if that is a correct spelling are nothing new.
Social media makes it appear far worse.
Not sure what the future will look like.
Don't know who will be the next coach.
Haven't a clue what players will leave or stay.
No idea as to whether we will or will not get a new stadium.
Will we be in Super League, l hope so
Whatever the outcome of the above over which l have no influence.
I do know that whilst ever there is a Castleford Tigers and l am still able they will get my support.
Not deluded or rose tinted it's what we do.
Let's put Leigh to the Sword.
COYF

[North Leeds Tiger]

Theres too much hysteria around all of this.
Im sure that Powell will know what he wants and needs for 2022 and we could also tell him who he needs for Warrington.
Trueman may go to Warrington, but hes equally vunerable to move to Leeds/Saints/ Wigan/NRL as all of our stars always have been.
What would Powell want for this season to coast to 8th or win a Trophy and make a real go for the League. I cant see him not wanting any other than the best for Castleford as it will reflect on him.
As for people saying they had enough and walking away, We are currently Joint top and in the Cup Quarter Finals. What more can we ask for at this stage of the season.

[Tamworth Tiger]

Theres too much hysteria around all of this.
Im sure that Powell will know what he wants and needs for 2022 and we could also tell him who he needs for Warrington.
Trueman may go to Warrington, but hes equally vunerable to move to Leeds/Saints/ Wigan/NRL as all of our stars always have been.
What would Powell want for this season to coast to 8th or win a Trophy and make a real go for the League. I cant see him not wanting any other than the best for Castleford as it will reflect on him.
As for people saying they had enough and walking away, We are currently Joint top and in the Cup Quarter Finals. What more can we ask for at this stage of the season.

This

[tallguyx]

Bin him now and any players that want to leave too. Don't care who they are they can foxtrot oscar. See if the grass is greener, May 1st clubs can talk to our out of contract players I think? Is he just going to do that on our time.

[HuddsTigers]

1. Powell is going to want the players whether he is or here not. He can talk to them whether he is here or not. I don't see what difference it honestly makes either way. He's off, the players know he's off. To be honest, it is probably better for him to be employed by us anyway so we are covered in terms of the RFL rules. If he isn't employed by us, he's not under contract to anyone. Remember he's not yet - theoretically - employed by Warrington until December.

2. If it isn't Powell, the players know where he is going and so may want to go anyway.

3. If it isn't Powell or the players, the agents will know where he is going and I've no doubt be in the ear to a few players too across the board from all clubs.

There is literally nothing the club can do and quite frankly I want players that want to play for the club. There's potentially higher wages on offer with so many off contract and the captaincy up for grabs. There's also the chance to work under a new coach, and we don't know who that is yet.

I also think a lot of people are doing Powell a disservice. A lot of people, players and off field staff alike, took a paycut last year to help keep our club afloat. I'm not sure if Powell did but I presume he did, and if so he has every right to renegotiate the terms of his contract if we are changing the financial amount. With no guarantee of us returning to that amount (again assuming it wasn't temporary), I understand why he may feel security and the best financials for himself at the late stage of his career.

Warrington are still tied to a salary cap and let's be fair, with the squad they have, they hardly need to recruit many players. In all honesty, it is more than likely Fitzpatrick will be doing the work and Powell will be saying yes or no.

Finally, he's got a lot of integrity as a coach. He's honest and a decent bloke and I want him to end his time with us on a high after everything he's done for us as a club.

[Exiled]

Hypothetically if wire were needing a win against us on the last day of the season to stay up, do you think DP would carry out his duty as Cas coach and pick his best team? A very strange situation this is.

[scottiger]

Hypothetically if wire were needing a win against us on the last day of the season to stay up, do you think DP would carry out his duty as Cas coach and pick his best team? A very strange situation this is.

Why make up a situation what won't happen?

[Exiled]

Hypothetically if wire were needing a win against us on the last day of the season to stay up, do you think DP would carry out his duty as Cas coach and pick his best team? A very strange situation this is.

Why make up a situation what won't happen?

You appear to be somewhat challenged on the language front. Grasping the premise of a hypothetical question is, it seems a step too far for you to comprehend.