I would love know where these rumours are coming from. I took over as head coach at the end of last season... we decided the best course of action was to start pre season 4 weeks early. The boys have worked their socks off for 3 months to be ready for the season. I find it quite offensive that your "reliable source" starts sprouting that the players are being paid, where good hard work is what they have given. Not too mention that we played against a Stocksbridge side that are very low on numbers, but still put out a tam against us... and were superb hosts throughout.
I said to the committee at Halifax, that no player gets paid under the table, as it is not fair on the rest of the squad, I would walk if that happened.
I'm not sure which club you are affiliated too, but will welcome you to Ovenden Park, with a free beer on me, from our "free token for training sessions" stash. Each player gets a couple of tokens for a free drink after each training session. I hope that sets the record straight. Don't belittle the passion and hardwork my players have put in.
As for Stocksbridge on the weekend gone, I was ecstatic with the win, it's a very difficult place to go to, especially in the winter, so we were really happy to get them early on, they will come on strong when they get their players back. We found them really accommodating and friendly, and I hope they found us gracious in victory.
