Well, the cat is finally out of the bag – Joe Westerman signing for Castleford has been announced with Tigers fans happy and Wakefield supporters upset. But, just how did you react to the news?
One Castleford fan was particularly happy about taking Westerman away from the Tigers’ nearest rivals.
Love that, form of his life and we’ve gone and took him from our rivals, next season is looking great🔥 pic.twitter.com/WF4dcdXAd2
— Matthew 🍻 (@matthewxsutton) June 22, 2021
Another agreed that the loose-forward is in superb form.
Good signing in the form of his life
— justin (@thrustinjustin7) June 22, 2021
Another Tigers fan welcomed Westerman ‘home’.
Fantastic news…….Welcome home Joe!! 🐯🐯#TigersFamily #ReadyToRoar #COYF #Tigerforlife
— Helen Greenhalgh 💙 (@HelsG12) June 22, 2021
Another Castleford fan called it the first of many signings…
The first of the six…? https://t.co/nRGOceJsZi pic.twitter.com/TeD2GHpPkp
— Mark F (@Pleyndamour) June 22, 2021
One Castleford fan hailed the 31-year-old as his favourite ever player.
My favourite ever player to play for the Tigers!
Welcome home Joe 🏠🐯#coyf https://t.co/fAoHqDeKZJ
— Ben Roberts (@Ben_Roberts_01) June 22, 2021
He wasn’t alone either.
One of my absolute favourite players. He was incredible in his first stint
— Chris (@chris_grey___) June 22, 2021
A different Tigers supporter reminisced about the potential Westerman showed as a teenager.
Good signing. If he plays for us as he's playing now, we'll get from him what he promised as a kid.
Proper loose forrad as well.#COYF https://t.co/8wdJJIHfB3— Bloke from Cas 🖤💛 (@BlokeFromCas) June 22, 2021
A Wigan fan also waded into the debate.
I’d of definately taken him at @WiganWarriorsRL https://t.co/c0q1rU0wOc
— PD (@Dunc11111111) June 22, 2021
Another Castleford fan stated his excitement for 2022.
Next season is looking good lads https://t.co/V6z3Pp5lFb
— Matthew 🍻 (@matthewxsutton) June 22, 2021
On the other side of the coin and River Calder, a Wakefield fan was bitterly disappointed.
Great signing for them. Shows our lack of ambition not doing everything possible to keep him
— Matthew Grace (@mjgrace82) June 22, 2021
Another was unhappy to see him go.
Sad to see this but Joe has been fantastic for us, especially this season. Class act
— David Tinker (@dtinker87) June 22, 2021
That sentiment was echoed by most Trinity supporters.
Very sad to see Joe go he’s been on fire this year 🔥
— Roy1873Smith (@Roy1873S) June 22, 2021
One Wakefield supporter put himself in Westerman’s shoes.
Big loss but he can’t have many years left so it’s right time for the move he always wanted to finish his career on. Best of luck westerman https://t.co/QtCz2c64k8
— Joe (@JL1894) June 22, 2021