Boyd may actually stay

[Father Ted]

Certainly hope he stays as he is a great fit with the team. On a tangent though as I near retirement I find it rather refreshing that some tough footballer still wants to spend time with his grandmother.

Agreed really nice to see a guy who values family and maybe also his football tribe perhaps . I for one want to believe he will stay he may not , but geez I'd be happy if he did And Don't worry Kyle plenty of positions and gametime for a quality player like you;-)

 

[Daniel Dragons]

Thanks Daniel
About ten minutes or less once I started but I'd written something similar a while ago so about half of the names were already in the back of my twisted mind

May I have a go?

Of course, being coached by the King certainly does help. He gets his message across as easily as a hot Stanley knife through butter.

 

[Cagey Mac]

May I have a go?

Of course, being coached by the King certainly does help. He gets his message across as easily as a hot Stanley knife through butter.

I like the Stanley knife reference and must admit I forgot those two
Well done!

 

[big pat]

and don't forget we have genuine players here, no one who thinks there PENESE is bigger than others.

 

[Father Ted]

and don't forget we have genuine players here, no one who thinks there PENESE is bigger than others.

Unlike the dogs who drive a MORRIS minor . Okay stopping now:lol:

 

[Cagey Mac]

Unlike the dogs who drive a MORRIS minor . Okay stopping now:lol:

Actually I stopped at Cuthbertson

 

[Father Ted]

Actually I stopped at Cuthbertson

Wish I had

 

[sting]

Even if they did cut 15 players, and sign 3 top liners on big dollars.....they still need money to pay guys to replace the other 12.

umm yeah this... you still need 25 paid players

 

[nrlnrl]

So what's your problem then? Everyone's getting their hopes up.. They have a right to don't they?

absolutely, just as I have the right to be pessimistic

As you correctly said earlier "You have every right to say what you want and feel how you feel, but so does everyone else"

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

I hope he stays......but if his intentions are to honour his contract that was signed before this season (and now knowing Bennett is leaving) I query why hes not announced it todate...unless hes hanging out for more coin from Saints or Newcastle.....still would be great to see him stay...... after Benny retires I could see him at 5/8 with Sowie at 1/2 and Stanley at fullback..what do you think...

 

[dragonlady53]

And lets hope that on October 2 2011 we have a Goodwin!

 

[RedVDave]

Tight fit for Dragons' salary cap


BY MICHAEL CHAMMAS
09 Jun, 2011 04:00 AM
Long-serving St George Illawarra centre Matt Cooper may be forced to take a significant pay cut to remain a Dragon for life if Darius Boyd decides to stay at the club next season.
Negotiations between Cooper's manager George Mimis and Dragons chief Peter Doust remain at loggerheads, with the club holding off on agreeing to a contract extension before Boyd announces his plans for 2012.
A source within the Dragons was quick to shut down growing rumours Cooper would be forced out of the club to retain Boyd, insisting there would be enough room in the salary cap to retain both players.

But with Mark Gasnier on a back-ended deal and all of St George Illawarra's representative stars secured for next season, Boyd's signature will make it extremely difficult for Cooper to demand the money he would attract if he was to assess all his options.
However, at the start of the season, Cooper told the Mercury the door had well and truly closed on his English Super League ambitions and he was hellbent on finishing his career a one-club man.
Boyd, who is also managed by Mimis, agreed to a new three-year deal with the Dragons early this year.
But a clause in his contract allows the 23-year-old to leave if coach Wayne Bennett departs.
If Boyd was to follow his mentor to Newcastle or reunite with the Broncos next season, his departure would free up substantial space in the cap, allowing the Dragons to offer Cooper what he's worth.
It is understood Cooper's retirement from representative football may have been used as a bargaining chip in his bid to secure a new deal with the Origin-depleted Dragons.
During the preseason, the veteran centre expressed his desire to play in this year's Origin series, but when contract negotiations began, the 32-year-old backflipped on his plans and announced his retirement from representative football.Boyd is hoping to make a decision on his future by the end of the month.


http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/...tight-fit-for-dragons-salary-cap/2189791.aspx

No new information really but a flicker of hope Boyd will stay.

 

[Father Ted]

Hope we keep both these guys

 

[gregstar]

it's sweet guys.

he's staying.

rrhoid's staying.

 

[Mr48Volts]

Signed with Newcastle for 4 years

 

[Father Ted]

it's sweet guys.

he's staying.

rrhoid's staying.

watchya heard Greggie bach

 

[Father Ted]

Signed with Newcastle for 4 years

Sorry don't believe you your not from Gods chosen footy tribe

 

[Spartan - Dragon]

Looks like he's gone... 4 year deal with the Knights is done!

 

[Daniel Dragons]

Weird timing for the announcement!!!

 

[brokendigit]

Damn.

http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/d...splay&id=37807