Ryan McGoldrick: Former Castleford player puts himself up for sale on eBay

McGoldrick, 35, last payed in England in 2013

Tom Sheen
Wednesday 13 April 2016 12:38 BST
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Ryan McGoldrick playing for Castleford Tigers in 2012
Ryan McGoldrick playing for Castleford Tigers in 2012 (Getty)

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A former Super League player has put himself up for sale on auction site eBay in an attempt to find a new club.

Ryan McGoldrick played for Castleford Tigers , Hull FC and Salford City Reds in England between 2006 and 2013, making 150 appearances and scoring 40 tries in his seven years.

The 35-year-old is currently a free agent after signing for a club in New South Wales that later folded.

"If a really feasible option did come up and it worked out, then I will go do it," he told BBC Sport.

The listing seems to have disappeared or been removed by eBay, although the highest bid previouslt stood at £11.50.

It appeared on Tuesday and was titled '1981 antique rigby league player' who is 'well maintained' and with a 'full service history'.

"I was at home speaking to my father-in-law and he came up with the idea to put myself on eBay and let them decide where I play," he added.

"We were talking about different options and I had just found out the club I was at wasn't going ahead. This gives me a little bit of time to think and assess the options I have in front of me.

"I am really open to seeing where it goes, if there is something serious then I am happy to sign a contract.

"There have been a couple of enquiries from England too but I have told them that postage comes at the buyer's expense. They'll have to make sure they can afford to get me over there.

"I hope I am not going anywhere too cold. If one of those sides come in for me, it will have to be in the summer months. Don't expect me to train over winter!"

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