There's a good chance that Bradford's discussions were through an intermediary (Caisley??) and that the hadn't spoken to Souths.



From the press reports leading up to this there were several options. It sounds to me that Caisley was touting Sam around based on his get out clause. Souths came back and said they'd like aquicker deal and what would it cost.



Pure speculation of course but in that way Hood didn't lie and FA was not wrong in his assertion although talks will have taken place.

Anyone suggesting that is a bit daft. Burgess played a big part in getting Nick Scruton to sign for you guys.

That's the second time in the last two days I've seen SB say that SMN has been a massive influence on him. Funny how he doesn't say if it was a massive "positive" influence? Maybe I'm being mischievous...





For anyone who doubts the current Bulls hierarchy, once SB had made it known that he wanted to leave then it's all about maximising his value. If it is a £200k settlement, that's good work by the Hood for what amounted to a 1 year contract.

I'm not upset about what Hood said, I'm sure he knew and chose not to say and that's how he conducts these things, rightly or wrongly. I'm also resigned to Sam going to Souths, I'd rather he stayed obviously, but there's good reason to let him go.



It's more the hilarity of your approach to anyone who dares suggest something you disagree with, the dismissive and often aggressive way in which you respond. I know you take pleasure in endless feuding and living up to your ironic title of being 'ferocious' so it amuses me that you get so upset when someone pokes you back.



The fact of the matter is that you trusted what Hood said, understandably, you tore a strip of someone for suggesting otherwise, and then the club pulled the rug out from under you by announcing Sam was leaving. I think we both know that the club wasn't being entirely open about what was going on - that's business, but if you want to believe they agreed a price in a couple of hours yesterday afternoon, then good for you.

That's been common knowledge for years.

Some people pay far too much attention to whats written in the press. What did you honestly expect him to say get real.

I might well agree with that

and I have no brief to defend ME, but my point was given the situation, missing the playoffs, declining crowds, selling arguably the best player, letting a good proportion of the playing rota leave, it's hardly surprising people are a touch upset. Most of them of course don't come on to message boards they just fail to renew season tickets, or don't bother turning up.

Is it me or are you suggesting ME is condoning certain 'acts' with small bearded gentlemen?

As I said...an inconvenient truth for some whose agenda it fails to suit.

And its hard to argue with a word of that.



And especially the fundamental truth of that last sentence.

What that Warrington were manouvering to offer 400K for him?