Maybe he'll join Goole.  Its only just up the road from Cas.

Maybe he'll join Goole.  Its only just up the road from Cas.

In fairness McGuire said in the post match interview that he expected Watts to go part-time and it looks like we've come in at the last second.

Sounds like he's struggled for fitness all pre-season, however it is a long season. If he can focus on getting his fitness levels up and be ready to be called upon when needed whilst on presumably reduced terms, then I think its a decent deal for all involved. 

In fairness McGuire said in the post match interview that he expected Watts to go part-time and it looks like we've come in at the last second.

Sounds like he's struggled for fitness all pre-season, however it is a long season. If he can focus on getting his fitness levels up and be ready to be called upon when needed whilst on presumably reduced terms, then I think its a decent deal for all involved. 

That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term.

Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit.

I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him.

I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row.

That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term.

Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit.

I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him.

I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row.