Boost as Hand signs on
●●Continued from back the day. I’ve been at the club before so I know a few of the people from there and there’s a lot of familiar faces at the club.”
Kilshaw was a big influence in his decision to sign for the club and his ambition to move the club forward was a big factor.
“I spoke to Killer on the phone and that pretty much made my mind up for me.
“He seemed really genuine and realistic about the goals that he has for the club.
“He’s very ambitious and wants to get the club going forward so I’m thinking that Rochdale are going to be moving up that
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table, and next year they might be looking at a top four finish.”
In an already competitive forward pack the signing of the former Super League prop forward adds more depth to the squad, and Hand feels he can bring a lot to the table.
“I’ll bring some hard work and a bit of aggression to the forward pack.
“I don’t expect to just walk into any team but I’ve just got to get back fit now and look at my own performance.
“I want to get back training and get back playing well.
“I’m just going to take each week as it comes really, just game by game and week by week.”
Hand was set to play a part in Hornets’ Easter Monday clash at Swinton Lions as the Observer went to press. Full report in Saturday’s edition.