Monday, August 09, 2004
Lyons has "itchy feet"
The captain-coach of the Wee Waa Panthers has said that Jamie Lyons has "itchy feet" and is keen to get back to the NRL, according to reports.
"He wanted to play with his mates and that's what he's done. He's loved it, he's had a whale of a time and if we can get a title it will make him come back sooner I reckon, he'd be as keen as."
“He's trying to win a grand final for us and then look at the NRL, he says he will cross that bridge (the NRL) when he comes to it.”
The Penrith Panthers, who were reportedly offered Lyon's services, have said they would not be able to fit him under their cap and since then the Tigers and Raiders have put their hands up as a possible home for the runaway Eel.
Even the Gold Coast Dolphins have offered to sign Lyon, even though they're not yet an NRL team and can't be before 2006, according to this article.
"If Jamie can sort something out with Parramatta we have told his management that we would be very interested in signing him. While we wouldn't come into the competition until 2006 we would employ him next year," said Gold Coast director Michael Searle.
In the Sun Herald today, Lyon's former mentor Noel Cleal, now aligned with the Manly camp, has come out publicly saying that Lyon should be allowed to play for whoever he likes.
However, Parra boss Denis Fitzgerald responded by saying that Lyon is under contract and would be expected to honour it.
"He wanted to play with his mates and that's what he's done. He's loved it, he's had a whale of a time and if we can get a title it will make him come back sooner I reckon, he'd be as keen as."
“He's trying to win a grand final for us and then look at the NRL, he says he will cross that bridge (the NRL) when he comes to it.”
The Penrith Panthers, who were reportedly offered Lyon's services, have said they would not be able to fit him under their cap and since then the Tigers and Raiders have put their hands up as a possible home for the runaway Eel.
Even the Gold Coast Dolphins have offered to sign Lyon, even though they're not yet an NRL team and can't be before 2006, according to this article.
"If Jamie can sort something out with Parramatta we have told his management that we would be very interested in signing him. While we wouldn't come into the competition until 2006 we would employ him next year," said Gold Coast director Michael Searle.
In the Sun Herald today, Lyon's former mentor Noel Cleal, now aligned with the Manly camp, has come out publicly saying that Lyon should be allowed to play for whoever he likes.
However, Parra boss Denis Fitzgerald responded by saying that Lyon is under contract and would be expected to honour it.
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If Lyon wants to play in the NRL and he has "Itchy" feet then he can come back to Parra or stay at Home at Wee Waa.
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