Rangi Chase: Hull FC move was only 'Plan B'

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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RANGI Chase has claimed his high-profile proposed move to Hull FC was never anything more than 'plan B' on his part.

The England half-back has spoken for the first time about the long-running speculation linking him with a switch to the KC Stadium.

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    Rangi Chase

Hull's director of rugby Shaun McRae last week finally admitted defeat in the club's pursuit of the ex-Man of Steel.

He blamed red tape for making it impossible to obtain a visa, and claimed Castleford had 'moved the goalposts' in terms of demanding a transfer fee for the star.

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But Chase, who is now being linked with a switch to St George-Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, says talks with Hull were only initiated as a back-up, as he feared he could have his deal at the Tigers terminated for disciplinary reasons.

And he says he has always been happy to continue playing for the Tigers.

"Everyone has been talking and I've not been able to say anything. What happened was I messed up and went out drinking before a game about four months back," Chase told Yorkshire Radio.

"I got in trouble but it didn't really get sorted and I was left out in limbo for a few weeks.

"When that happened the rumours started and the situation got worse and I had the impression I was going to get sacked. We got in touch with Hull and that was the 'Plan B' for me because I thought I was going to lose my job.

"Plan B started to look more warming to me, but I was always happy at Cas. It has been made out like I want to leave, but that isn't the case, I just had to come up with a 'Plan B' because I was scared for my job and had to try and sort something else out.

"It didn't happen going there and I won't be going to Hull. If I leave Castleford it will be to the NRL and Cas are ok with that, but the deal has to be the right move for me."

Hull had hoped to bring Chase in on a loan deal when the initial approach was made back in the summer.

The Mail understands all parties agreed on the move, including the Castleford board, only to see the problem of a new working visa, which initially wasn't believed to be needed, preventing the deal from happening.

Hull then continued their pursuit of Chase, this time as a new signing for the 2013 season.

However, the visa troubles continued, and Castleford's demands for a fee killed the talks.

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  • Profile image for bridrobin

    by bridrobin

    Friday, October 12 2012, 3:46AM

    “Dream on dixter, looks like your insider info has let you down again.

    Just like:

    straight swop agar for noble

    Are you going to replace P&O with 'Just a small place in Hessle' on your authentic 1950 Bruce Ryan replica shirt?

    Well, tea break over - back to work.

    lol”

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    by Ricksinn

    Thursday, October 11 2012, 11:32PM

    “Yes it MAYBE £750K HAHAHAHHAH

    I take your £1000 bet and raise you another £5k that its far more than £500k.... maybe my farse.
    now jog on kr sell”

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    by GatesHull1998

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 11:38PM

    “Dex,you must be the stupid man ever born,500k hahaha take a nought off silly old man!”

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    by dextertexter

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 11:07PM

    “whats all the rovers excitement about hullfc MAYBE losing £500,000,hes said the losses have been budgeted for this year,its money spent on players coming in,so in reality hes stated that he knew what those losses were going to be,and those losses were covered for ive just watched what pearsn had to say,its entirely different at rovers they havnt the money to cover for anything,its a cost cutting procedure at rovers just to exist,hullfc are spending to improve,lol,jeeze what a bunch of rover muppets gob off on here about hullfcs losses,think the £500,000 loss has just been covered by the new sponsorship deal announced on humberside at 1830 hrs worth £500,000 to hullfc lol.”

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    by kr-sell-sell

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 10:57PM

    “ricksin how about adding how many players you have sold and how much your new players have cost ( SUPER LEAGUE FRIGHTENED TO DEATH) we expecting big things at fc next season, how about you!!! £1000 SAYS YOU BOTTOM 3 IF YOUR LUCKY!!!”

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    by dextertexter

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 10:42PM

    “dr slammer,yu must have missed an issue of the daily mail some months ago,where mcrea said that seymour would be staying on regardless whether ranji chase came or not,do keep up with the dailys now lol.”

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    by Ricksinn

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 9:25PM

    “HULL FC LOSSES ANNOUNCEMENT
    Listening out for some one laughing when Nigel pizzearson mention there losses....


    http://tinyurl.com/8vgejm7

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    by Ricksinn

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 9:13PM

    “But Rangi just tell us what you really think...."Plan B started to look more warming to me, but I was always happy at Cas. It has been made out like I want to leave, but that isn't the case, I just had to come up with a 'Plan B' because I was scared for my job and had to try and sort something else out.Hull FC are going nowhere so I'm better off were i am really".

    pmsl rofl.... you couldn't make it up.

    PRICELESS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS...”

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    by talisman

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 8:32PM

    “By Slammer is good he knows everyone's business ,even knows more about Rovers finances then Hudgell, again Hudgell came on radio telling the world they have had loss after loss after loss and they did spend some of the Allams money on debts but Slammer knows different. Now he knows all about fc who they will or wont sign what they will or wont pay in wages ..what a gem.He should get himself in this new supporters scam were they put money into the club( the new Backers Hudge spoke about) and think they have a say . I have no doubt Slammer will be first in line it will make him feel more important .Pearson said today that he is full aware of the losses but can manage them ,if any of you dobbins can give me proof that he cannot ,lets see it. Its clear by Hudgells interview tonight the only players coming in will be young player who cannot make it.One thing that did surprise me was how Hudgell had a dig at the Bulls saying that they got away from paying their creditors ? well less said on that. Rovers would have been in the same position as the Bulls if not for the Allams that is fact,and if they had been thrown out of SL it would have been a different story. If Hudgell feels his club cannot compete unless we drop two teams why not go back into the championship and give other clubs who want to have a chance .If he cannot compete with the big boys get out.Its down to his mis management that Rovers are in the mess they are in now spending money he did not have .”

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    by taxidriver3

    Wednesday, October 10 2012, 8:30PM

    “rangi said fc just second option, ellis came for the money no more, pearson out in the next year looking for another sucker club.”

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