he's expected to be a Catalan player soon as the french don't mind him being in their country, but sounds like he may have trouble entering England so he may only be available for home games.

would you give bird the birdie

IF he gets the OK - he could be playing at BV next week - so you might not have to wait long to test that out!

suppose swan or two people might

yes I know at least he won't have much time to gel, maybe bring in a few more than normally expect

He's nothing to crow about!!

Oh give up will ya!

Get to the 3-houses!

Taken from sporting life report:

However, Bird may yet find difficulty playing in England. Although the UK Borders Agency have no objection to him playing in France, they say it will be up to individual immigration officers at UK airports to decide whether he is allowed entry into this country.

He's going to have to hope that he doesn't come up against some grumpy barsteward that's had an argument with his missus at passport control

The world clearly gone mad over this visa lark !

Taking the above case into account, but this time using the example of the proposed move of Greg Eastwood to the Rhinos, could you theirfore imagine the scenario if he signed for the eventual winners of the NRL comp and was rejected entry into the uk to play in the world club championship because he has got a record of speeding offences?

That's sadly how daft things have become!

I'm working at Manchester Airport next week all being well. Shall I have a word?

nice one, but what about the back door hull ferries