Joined: Feb 13 2008 Posts: 445 Location: Egham-ish
Saint Simon wrote::oops:
To be honest, after the Bulls did your lot I said to my girlfriend "the only problem is Saints'll be after blood at Murrayfield now". Even 5 minutes before kick-off I thought we were in for another tonking. Sweet to be wrong!
"I have this system where I support England first, then the other Home Nations, then the rest of the Commonwealth, then the rest of the World, then France."
Joined: Aug 05 2002 Posts: 14094 Location: He can smoke a pound in a single bound!
NickyKiss wrote:Cunningham said in the Mirror on Saturday(in the middle of his murryfield winge) that he will probably play on next season so to me that means Moore will be leaving Saints which could be a move that will haunt them in years to come.
Long may move on after this year and people can say what they want about Eastmond but he's yet to prove to me he's anywhere near replacing a modern great like Long.
Wellens has another 4 or 5 years in him probably but i don't honestly think his form of the past 2 seasons would warrent him being that much of a loss anyway if he was to retire.
Saying all that they've got new leaders emerging like Graham, Wilkin and Roby so they're going to be right around the top end of the table for a good number of years yet.
Both Cunningham and Long will have to really up their game this year to be worth new contracts, Cunnungfham especially for me has been poor and it's been noticeable that the team has improved when Roby has come on.
Wellens for me has to move from full back to prolong his career, the faults are starting to appear as he slows down and his positional sense doesn't cover for it like it used to.
Of course you'll always get those fans that think that all three players are still in their prime and are the worlds best.
I'm not Jesus Christ, I've come to accept that now.
[quote][b]XBrettKennyX wrote:[/b] Once more the anti SC brigade, purposely or otherwise fail to see the point.
Joined: Jul 14 2005 Posts: 18737 Location: Usually on here
Billinge_Lump wrote:Both Cunningham and Long will have to really up their game this year to be worth new contracts, Cunnungfham especially for me has been poor and it's been noticeable that the team has improved when Roby has come on.
Wellens for me has to move from full back to prolong his career, the faults are starting to appear as he slows down and his positional sense doesn't cover for it like it used to.
Of course you'll always get those fans that think that all three players are still in their prime and are the worlds best.
Eddie Hemmings?
king warrior wrote:Adam Blair flew over yesterday and has been training the deal is going to be signed this week
Joined: Sep 19 2003 Posts: 3525 Location: Manchester
To be honest, I think Saints could get another couple of years out of Wellens. While he's never been quick he lost a yard or two of pace at least 2-3 seasons ago (like a slower version of Michael Owen he slowed down in his mid-20s), but he's managed to cover it up so far (apart from the odd lapse like being comprehensively beaten for pace by Vaeliki of all people), and as long as Saints continue to have a good 3/4 line (well, excluding Gardner! ) and he maintains a good positional sense he can probably continue to get away with his lack of pace for a bit longer.
Badwanger wrote:IMO, Sculthorpe at his peak was better than Hanley was at his.
nickmanator wrote:billy boston in todays game might pinch a spot bringin the cone on and that bein kind
robbierotten wrote:Imo Sam Tomkins is a very poor mans Danny Brough he is just a average player getting bigged up by the idiots who comentate on sky.
Deano G wrote:Jonathan Davies, who is his equal in [Super League] today?
Billinge_Lump wrote:Both Cunningham and Long will have to really up their game this year to be worth new contracts, Cunnungfham especially for me has been poor and it's been noticeable that the team has improved when Roby has come on.
Wellens for me has to move from full back to prolong his career, the faults are starting to appear as he slows down and his positional sense doesn't cover for it like it used to.
Of course you'll always get those fans that think that all three players are still in their prime and are the worlds best.
You looked far more dangerous when Roby was on the pitch Saturday, his strength for someone of his size is remarkable.
Eastmond was playing FB, with Wellens at centre, have you used this tactic before??
tommyfromhull wrote:Wigan are quickly turning into the Wigan of old - Arrogant and think they are invincible.
Billinge_Lump wrote:Both Cunningham and Long will have to really up their game this year to be worth new contracts, Cunnungfham especially for me has been poor and it's been noticeable that the team has improved when Roby has come on.
Wellens for me has to move from full back to prolong his career, the faults are starting to appear as he slows down and his positional sense doesn't cover for it like it used to.
Of course you'll always get those fans that think that all three players are still in their prime and are the worlds best.
I suppose if Long and Cunningham were to go down the road with Moore coming into replace Cunningham that would free up alot of space on the cap to replace Long with and then get another couple of players in to increase the squad size.
It's probably needed to be fair. The first 17 is still very good but after that there isn't really anybody of note in terms of backup.
Joined: Mar 30 2004 Posts: 7779 Location: Sorting my Erection out & Helping Conroy With his!
Billinge_Lump wrote:Both Cunningham and Long will have to really up their game this year to be worth new contracts, Cunnungfham especially for me has been poor and it's been noticeable that the team has improved when Roby has come on.
Wellens for me has to move from full back to prolong his career, the faults are starting to appear as he slows down and his positional sense doesn't cover for it like it used to.
Good God! Is it possible to have someone so Bad if it's based on how he has slowed down!
Of course you'll always get those fans that think that all three players are still in their prime and are the worlds best.
They never were even in their Prime!
Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
saints looked worse for me with wellens at centre and eastmond at fb
I've seen them bomb a quarter final, bottle a semi final, finish as league leaders, but I've still, never, seen the Wire win the league Doom and gloom, doom and gloom
Users browsing this forum: Google Feedfetcher and 300 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum
) and he maintains a good positional sense he can probably continue to get away with his lack of pace for a bit longer.
Is it possible to have someone so Bad if it's based on how he has slowed down! 
