The Rumours Thread

[Jubilee]

@ The Predictor

You've signed that arrogant, fumbling penalty magnet Ryles to FOUR YEARS even though he has never coached a single NRL or ESL game and he broke a brand new, current contract to join you.

That doesn't bode well.

But you're "The Predictor", so how long until Moses refuses to play under him and your board has to issue a statement that he "has their full support?"

I give it 18 months.

 

[mattw5]

Ur talking out of your ass, we almost came last , therefore Gutherson was never pushed to play, Parra were more than happy to keep him for his final year. he got the dirts and chose to leave to highest bidder ….. by the way if don’t already know. Gutherson and his grubby agent have played out every contract negotiation the media , pathetic look for a so called leader……parra have looked after him very well,hope do sign him , that will complete ur wooden spoon squad!!!

I hope your a season ticket holder you will catch plenty of Zac's stupid flick passes in the stands cause that's what a 23rd ranked centre provides well played Parra.

 

[TheRev]

You've signed that arrogant, fumbling penalty magnet Ryles to FOUR YEARS even though he has never coached a single NRL or ESL game and he broke a brand new, current contract to join you.

I hope so.. a failing Ryles & Benji are our best chance of staying out of the cellar.

But even more importantly.. I want Eels to lose plenty of games early so I dont have to see Lomax's smug face on newspapers if they get off to a good start.

 

[The Predictor]

I hope your a season ticket holder you will catch plenty of Zac's stupid flick passes in the stands cause that's what a 23rd ranked centre provides well played Parra.

Absolutely looking forward to seeing him in the blue and gold……we signed an international for unders……happy days, and don’t pretend he is not a huge loss

 

[The Predictor]

Have fun when brown and Moses ask out.

You are a lot closer to the spoon than you think big dog. Next year won't be any better

If they go they go…..neither of them have won us a premiership, and I’m under no illusion that it won’t happen next year either, but things will improve….by the way I don’t mind the Dragons, as Parra fans we hate the fact he was like this every negotiation, and was very standoffish with the fans, on the field he was a warrior

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

It's Danny Weidler. A known Dragons and Shane Flanagan antagonist. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

Just doing what he does best. Sew discontent for his mate Gus Gould.

In Flanno’s 2gb interview last week there was an indication the Gutherson signing might take time. Shane used the words “we will see what happens over the next month”.

Why it needs to be so protracted I don’t understand. Most clubs just make it happen but when I heard that I knew not to hold my breath. Now our focus as a club seems to be on a halfback, and let’s not forget how bad we need a prop.

It’s intriguing as ever, and also frustrating when we don’t have the correct recruitment staff. Sigh.

 

[The Predictor]

In Flanno’s 2gb interview last week there was an indication the Gutherson signing might take time. Shane used the words “we will see what happens over the next month”.

Why it needs to be so protracted I don’t understand. Most clubs just make it happen but when I heard that I knew not to hold my breath. Now our focus as a club seems to be on a halfback, and let’s not forget how bad we need a prop.

It’s intriguing as ever, and also frustrating when we don’t have the correct recruitment staff. Sigh.

As Ive just mentioned, this is Clint Gutherson when it comes to contract, he couldn’t wait to jump ship…and here we are

 

[The Predictor]

I hope your a season ticket holder you will catch plenty of Zac's stupid flick passes in the stands cause that's what a 23rd ranked centre provides well played Parra.

He’ll play where he’s told, Lomax won’t dictate to Ryles , as he didnt to Flanagan …. kudos to Flanagan, he made lomax this year!!!

 

[Old Timer]

I hope so.. a failing Ryles & Benji are our best chance of staying out of the cellar.

But even more importantly.. I want Eels to lose plenty of games early so I dont have to see Lomax's smug face on newspapers if they get off to a good start.

Well might you not want to see his "smug" face but if you do see it then just maybe he was right and so was Ryles, so what would you then have to say?

Our best chance of staying out of the cellar has nothing to do with other coaches and players but rather has everything to do with our coach and our players.

 

[Jubilee]

As Ive just mentioned, this is Clint Gutherson when it comes to contract, he couldn’t wait to jump ship…and here we are

Flanno vs Gutho. Contract arm wrestle of the year. Go Flanno.

 

[Delboy]

Criticise Ryles etc all you like, however - welcome to the world of Ayoub/Gutho negotiations, as soon as they don’t get what they want - leak comments to the press and use that as a influence to pressure the club.

The Eels have seen it at the last 2 Gutho extensions and are happy that Ayoub is doing it elsewhere, he is what you could suggest was difficult and slimy.

 

[BLM01]

Why are people so worried about journos creating a storm this time of year to crate NRL stories.
They’re dying for a story. It’s about a race to who announces the deal first gets the accolades and pay on the back
That is journalism
They would be hounding a manager every day for an answer and update in higher profile situations and stretching the truth no doubt.

 

[TheRev]

this is Clint Gutherson when it comes to contract, he couldn’t wait to jump ship.

We should introduce you to a local author by the name of Ben Hunt, he wrote the book on public contract negotiation..

 

[Jubilee]

Criticise Ryles etc all you like, however - welcome to the world of Ayoub/Gutho negotiations, as soon as they don’t get what they want - leak comments to the press and use that as a influence to pressure the club.

The Eels have seen it at the last 2 Gutho extensions and are happy that Ayoub is doing it elsewhere, he is what you could suggest was difficult and slimy.

This time it is Flanno they are dealing with and he is an old hand with the media. So we will see who blinks first, but Gutho is not in the middle of his career, he is at the end. Flanno will no doubt remind Ayoub of that.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Apparently the medical was yesterday, not last Friday.
Weider, is just stirring the pot.

 

[An Old Westie Dragon]

Criticise Ryles etc all you like, however - welcome to the world of Ayoub/Gutho negotiations, as soon as they don’t get what they want - leak comments to the press and use that as a influence to pressure the club.

The Eels have seen it at the last 2 Gutho extensions and are happy that Ayoub is doing it elsewhere, he is what you could suggest was difficult and slimy.

What a couple of Plonkers, hey Delboy. By the way, how’s Rodders?

 

[Gareth67]

Ur talking out of your ass, we almost came last , therefore Gutherson was never pushed to play, Parra were more than happy to keep him for his final year. he got the dirts and chose to leave to highest bidder ….. by the way if don’t already know. Gutherson and his grubby agent have played out every contract negotiation the media , pathetic look for a so called leader……parra have looked after him very well,hope do sign him , that will complete ur wooden spoon squad!!!

And I bet you were one of those annoying cretins that frantically waved your little blue and yellow flag with the worm on it each time he scored a try for the club .

Regardless if he signs with the Dragons or not it has been quite obvious to any fan of the game that he was a big part of the Parramatta side over the years .

 

[CozDragon]

Ur talking out of your ass, we almost came last , therefore Gutherson was never pushed to play, Parra were more than happy to keep him for his final year. he got the dirts and chose to leave to highest bidder ….. by the way if don’t already know. Gutherson and his grubby agent have played out every contract negotiation the media , pathetic look for a so called leader……parra have looked after him very well,hope do sign him , that will complete ur wooden spoon squad!!!

Dreaming if you think Parra are going to be successful any time soon. You will lose your 2 best players in Moses & Brown and become the new tigers. Spoons for days !

 

[justadragon]

Simple if he doesn't want to commute tell your manager thanks but no thanks and take a deal that suits

Correct, we have been around this buoy already, there are a multitude of things he can do, either take one of them or leave!

 

[Slippery Morris]

Ur talking out of your ass, we almost came last , therefore Gutherson was never pushed to play, Parra were more than happy to keep him for his final year. he got the dirts and chose to leave to highest bidder ….. by the way if don’t already know. Gutherson and his grubby agent have played out every contract negotiation the media , pathetic look for a so called leader……parra have looked after him very well,hope do sign him , that will complete ur wooden spoon squad!!!

You guys can treat Lomax well like you did Gutho. Once you have no need for him tell him he will be on the bench and more or less force him to put in a release. No wonder he had the dirts.

By the way the international winger Parra have got next season from Saints has stated many times in the media, that he will play centre next season or should I say demanded he play centre next season. The fun is just beginning it seems and he has not even started training. Always a good sign when a player goes to the media and tells them which position he will be playing.

Saints fans will absolutely miss Lomax the winger but not Lomax the centre. And if Lomax ends up on the wing, just remember who forced him there? Not Ryles that is for sure.