Leicester Tigers 2016/17 Squad/Transfers/Contract thread 2

[Lammy]

I have heard whispers of at least two players leaving who are not on Raging Bull's list. No idea if they were wide of the mark though.

Any chance of names? Harsh to leave us hanging now!

[Iain]

I have heard whispers of at least two players leaving who are not on Raging Bull's list. No idea if they were wide of the mark though.

Any chance of names? Harsh to leave us hanging now!

I think I mentioned it before. The names I was told were Slater and Kitto.

Don't take this as gospel though as I certainly didn't.

[Lammy]

I have heard whispers of at least two players leaving who are not on Raging Bull's list. No idea if they were wide of the mark though.

Any chance of names? Harsh to leave us hanging now!

I think I mentioned it before. The names I was told were Slater and Kitto.

Don't take this as gospel though as I certainly didn't.

Interesting. I'd be surprised at both although Slater could be looking for a pay day and Kitto game time. They both seem to enjoy it here though.

[RagingBull]

I have heard rumours here and there that make it sound like Slater isn't THAT happy here.

But that was all purely idle gossip from the crumble so who knows on that part.

[RagingBull]

also talk on Shedweb is that we have signed Racing TH prop Luc Ducalcon to replace Balmain.

[jgriffin]

I have heard rumours here and there that make it sound like Slater isn't THAT happy here.

But that was all purely idol gossip from the crumble so who knows on that part.

Losing the captaincy, yet frankly being the effective leader on the park, might rankle. However a French payday would help, and also we should be used to megabucks being thrown about while the richboy bubble expands.

[kelmat]

I have heard whispers of at least two players leaving who are not on Raging Bull's list. No idea if they were wide of the mark though.

Any chance of names? Harsh to leave us hanging now!

I think I mentioned it before. The names I was told were Slater and Kitto.

Don't take this as gospel though as I certainly didn't.

They were two names that were mentioned to me too in the general conversation.

[RagingBull]

Well if Slater was to go we would def need to be looking at another Lock IMO.

You could replace Kitto with White IMO although if Harrison was to go aswell then we would def need to sign a decent 9, esp with Youngs being England starter.

[strawclearer]

I'd be really sorry to see Slater go. At 28, he's showing more than glimpses of the form that got him into the England side and I suspect his next 2 or 3 years will be his best. I'd also like to have him resume the captaincy.

[fleabane]

Quite agree about Slater resuming the captaincy, since I suspect that OTY will soon be more interested in the farm than rugby.

[Will S]

He may feel he has slipped behind Barrow in the pecking order. Ed is a good leader but the captain should be nailed on for his spot and unfortunately Ed isn't.

I prefer OTY as captain. Leads by example, certain starter and around all year.

[Qbec]

I for one do not want to see Ed Slater leave this club. He is a Tiger through & through he's been through some tough times & come back better.
So in my mind Tigers do Not let him go.

[loretta]

I suspect that OTY will soon be more interested in the farm than rugby.

He's only 29!

[fleabane]

One of the most battered 29 year olds you could meet, with no chance of recapturing his England place, and little chance of another Lions tour, he is clearly dedicated to his farm. I think his retirement is no more than one season away.

[strawclearer]

He may feel he has slipped behind Barrow in the pecking order. Ed is a good leader but the captain should be nailed on for his spot and unfortunately Ed isn't.

I prefer OTY as captain. Leads by example, certain starter and around all year.

Although I still harbour thoughts of Ed at 8, I'd put Barrow and Slater in every week as locks with Fitz and Kitch as very able deputies. I'd also suggest that 'good leader, leading by example and around all year' apply very much to him!