Ive just heard you have signed Tyrone McCarthy from Warrington , on a months loan , this lad is a good signing , a real work horse , never gives up trying .

Great beard too. Glad to have him on board and I hope he plays fab for us.

Tykes a good lad , will give you his all , never gives up .

That is good to hear Charlie

You can tell how bad things are at a club when the latest signing to hopefully help get us out of the mire is appraised as having a "great beard"...

You're quite right

but it's not as good as Jamie Jones-Buchanon's beard and sideburns though - that's a classic !

True...





I look forward to news of the coaching appointment: "Any credentials?", "His mum makes a cracking lemon sorbet..."

Don't underestimate the unifying power of impressive facial topiary; in the most depressing season in our recent history, we were all able to rally under the banner of Julien Rinaldi's magnificent beard/hair combination.



I can't agree about McCarthy's though - when he was with us, he looked like a homeless.

He will provide us with cover in the back row - good signing for me. We rely heavily on our "patch up" players when we have a small squad and he's a good 'un



I remember we signed Chris Tuson as an unknown from Wigan - he is now an established first teamer - players do get a lot out of these loan deals

The beard has gone and replaced by designer stubble (it was about raising money for charity). Ben Currie's form this season has restricted Tyke's first team opportunities so I expect he can't wait to play for Cas. Not the best attacking back row but his defence is good and he gives his all.

The beard can not be underestimated.

McCarthey is one of only few people in the league who can effectively hand off twice!

(Ben Westwood's forehead also provides a solid hand off)

Where was he today.

Picked in the 19, but not in the 17.



No game next week, so 2 wasted weeks out of the 4.

Was ill through the week so not risked.

not costing anything so does not matter and no better than what we have got.

From what I remember of him when on loan with us I would expect him to do a reasonable job. He's not exactly flashy but he's a real workhorse and I don't think that you should underestimate what that brings to the team as a whole.

Shame he missed your game this week and now has another week without a game - hope your new coach sees something in him to give him a go the week after.