Dont forget though that one of the deciding factors over the basic salary was the offshore payments which then got abolished. His basic will have been uplifted somewhat to compensate for that. (which is what i believe the delays have been too, especially with Mason mentioning money in the Aussie press)

I also remember his manager Greg Keenan claiming he could get upwards of $250k (£160k) in Japan (Union). Whatever the claims, the fact of the matter is that he was expecting over £110k plus substantial extras when he committed to his Rovers contract. That was before the HM Gov. closed the tax exemption loophole, so he will now pay the higher flat rate of 40%, which I expect he will be a tad peesed about, even on £110k he's likely to earn around £75k, which is a lot less than £110k plus extras.

True, isn't it all stupid lol

It's stupid that offshore payments have ever been permitted outside of the salary cap for any overseas player but dont get me started on that one again.

Ha!

All fair points guys, just been honest about my concerns, and like I said I really hope I'm wrong cos if he keeps his head screwed on I'm sure he'll be a great asset.

Re his salary, I think I heard he's coming for £100k a year but that his partner was successful in her application for the £200k a year Sales Assistant vacancy that the shop were advertising for. *

* 100% TIC, please don't take seriously.

Is tomorrow the day big willie hits hull?

YES I THINK SO I HAVE AUTOGRAPH BOOK AND PEN AT THE READY

Not sure it will be tomorrow some how as i think there would have been some kind of announcement by HKR.