Re: New coach? : Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:33 am  

Michael_Ward wrote:

For the kind of cheating that would be required to break the current system of a live salary cap, I would expect the RFL to take the matter very seriously and I would anticipate serious consequences from other authorities. This is not like the previous system where accidental and minor breaches could happen easily, to break the salary cap now requires deception.

Wigan's breach was neither minor nor accidental. Cas were hard done by.

Re: New coach? : Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:50 am  

Keiththered wrote:

I wish I had your faith in the RFL. Barrow? HMRC would not be involved if Leigh just broke RFL rules.

Of course I do not know if he actually said he would break the cap but it a real possibility when you consider his other outbursts. You also must believe he did if you know why he said it. He told you his reasons did he or are you a mindreader?

I think what he actually said was that he needed to make signings now, rather than wait till the end of the 8s and confirmation of what division and salary cap would apply (this was before the Bradford game).

So, question is if Bradford or Wakefield want to make signings before the million pound game, what salary cap will the RFL be holding them to when approving the registrations?

Re: New coach? : Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:20 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

I wish I had your faith in the RFL. Barrow? HMRC would not be involved if Leigh just broke RFL rules.

Of course I do not know if he actually said he would break the cap but it a real possibility when you consider his other outbursts. You also must believe he did if you know why he said it. He told you his reasons did he or are you a mindreader?

I don't think it's difficult for the RFL to check payments made and salaries issued match up with what is stated upon signing, especially in hen oh on alert.

As for Derek's reasons - it's speculation on my part, but putting pressure on the RFL is the most likely reason for the comments.

Re: New coach? : Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:34 pm  

LeythIg wrote:

I think what he actually said was that he needed to make signings now, rather than wait till the end of the 8s and confirmation of what division and salary cap would apply (this was before the Bradford game).

So, question is if Bradford or Wakefield want to make signings before the million pound game, what salary cap will the RFL be holding them to when approving the registrations?

That is a very good point.

Does anybody know the answer, including the RFL

Re: New coach? : Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:40 pm  

Darren Abram anyone?

Re: New coach? : Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:26 pm  

LeythIg wrote:

I think what he actually said was that he needed to make signings now, rather than wait till the end of the 8s and confirmation of what division and salary cap would apply (this was before the Bradford game).

So, question is if Bradford or Wakefield want to make signings before the million pound game, what salary cap will the RFL be holding them to when approving the registrations?

Simply put a clause in the contract stating the contract is enforceable if the team are in Super League. If the team are not in Super League either the player is released or on a lower level salary. These things can be planned for.

Re: New coach? : Fri Sep 25, 2015 3:46 pm  

wildshot wrote:

Simply put a clause in the contract stating the contract is enforceable if the team are in Super League. If the team are not in Super League either the player is released or on a lower level salary. These things can be planned for.

Few players of the calibre required would sign a contract that leaves their future up in the air until such time as most clubs have finished doing business or don't have a great deal of their playing budgets left.

Re: New coach? : Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:19 pm  

Will Rowley still be in charge at the start of the season?

Re: New coach? : Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:35 pm  

No,Rangi will.

Re: New coach? : Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:03 am  

ChasingTheEgg wrote:

Will Rowley still be in charge at the start of the season?

Yes. If he's not we don't stand a chance next season.