So Brough unfortunately has retired... does that free up a sizeable chunk of funds or did we already know and spend it on Patton?

Brough experience and game management will be a loss, we looked a much better side with him on the field. I fear we are in danger of slipping behind other sides if we aren't able to recruit some more quality.

I imagine the signing of Patton was based on us knowing this was due to happen. A real shame as we looked a much better side with Brough on the pitch.

We will never know how long the club has known but a bit cheeky timing given the early bird deadline for season tickets has just passed…

We go and get Luke Gale, problem solved

Shame as I thought he really made us tick this year.

I'd imagine the club maybe knew this was on the cards with Patton signing.

Bloody hell that’s terrible news but Danny’s long term health and well-being come first. Happy retirement!

The club must have known this was on the cards and perhaps swooped In to get Patton when things started looking doubtful on Brough returning. Jowitt’s extension makes him the backup choice now that Brough has retired.

Don’t think early bird finishes until 5/11

Any half backs still available?

players are always available depends how much you want them… sammut maybe? You might pickup a young one from sl?

Connor Robinson?

I'd heard we were talking to him. It's an area we need a bit more depth now Brough has been forced into retirement.

I always assumed Brough would work alongside Kear as assistant at some point, but perhaps we don't have a role or funds to offer that at the moment.