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Author:  CobraCraig [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Isa 1 year extension

Willie Isa has signed a 1 year extension at the club, I’m quite surprised by that given his recent injury record but he’s a consummate professional by all reports, a liked member of the squad and still a solid player, would presume he’s not on big wages either.

Author:  Phuzzy [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

We have a relatively young squad and the loss of Cooper's leadership will be felt. It makes sense to keep Isa around the place for another year. Nsemba has mentioned many times that he regards him as a mentor and, as you say, he'll be on a very modest contract.

Author:  Zig [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

The Club must be satisfied that he will overcome his injury. I have faith in their judgment.

Author:  NickyKiss [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

On the basis Isa was leaving, it felt like we needed another second rower to add to the squad. One happy to be a squad player and back up the starting pair of Nsemba and Farrell and one who probably offered more of a 'workhorse' style and Isa provides all that, so it seems a no brainer to let him finish on his terms. As pointed out, we lose some experience in the forwards in Cooper, so it doesn't hurt us keeping Isa on.

Good business IMO.

Author:  jonh [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 5:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

NickyKiss wrote:On the basis Isa was leaving, it felt like we needed another second rower to add to the squad. One happy to be a squad player and back up the starting pair of Nsemba and Farrell and one who probably offered more of a 'workhorse' style and Isa provides all that, so it seems a no brainer to let him finish on his terms. As pointed out, we lose some experience in the forwards in Cooper, so it doesn't hurt us keeping Isa on.

Good business IMO.


Agree, he had all the attributes you would want of a very good rotation secondrow with the added bonus of his knowledge and leadership in the group.

Author:  exiled Warrior [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

I did post on here not long ago that I wondered if this might happen, the retirement of Cooper probably made it more certain. Good call - experienced cover and leadership are not things to be sniffed at, seems like a genuine team player as well so no problem with this at all, especially as brining someone in is always a risk.

Author:  Cherry_Warrior [ Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Isa 1 year extension

The most disappointing thing for me with this news is that the OP didn't go with the thread title of 'Willie Extends' an open goal missed.

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