You could well be right but even if we do bring a stand off in I'd like to see a youngster getting some game time at half back as we shouldn't be keeping Gale on unless he has a dramatic upturn in form.

For the first time in years we are producing a significant number of academy players who look capable of making the step up. Some need to be given a chance sooner rather than later because if not they'll stagnate or be picked up elsewhere.

Long term even if we do spend the full cap we will not challenge the likes Saints or Wigan unless we produce a stream of homegrown quality.

A moot point now but was it ever confirmed that he was Hodgson's signing, or had the club been chasing him prior to the appointment? It was very quick, signing announced just over a week after BH was appointed.

Fair point COYH. I always thought it was a Hodgson signing but even if it was before he was officially appointed I would have thought the club would have sought his advice given his relationship with Pearson.

i agree
They should if possible be brought in to a winning confident team.
You cant bring in two or three together.
One at a time and possibly one on the bench

I said earlier i think the decision was taken out of Hodgsons hands

ComeOnYouUll wrote:A moot point now but was it ever confirmed that he was Hodgson's signing, or had the club been chasing him prior to the appointment? It was very quick, signing announced just over a week after BH was appointed. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror ... 801885.amp Don't think there's any doubt really.

ComeOnYouUll wrote:A moot point now but was it ever confirmed that he was Hodgson's signing, or had the club been chasing him prior to the appointment? It was very quick, signing announced just over a week after BH was appointed. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror ... 801885.amp Don't think there's any doubt really.

Cheers Wiz.

How about that quote at the end

Could be right but If Pearson and Clark made the decision it undermines Hodgson even if it's the right thing to do.

It must be true now you've said it

2016 our was our most successful season for years. CC winners. 3rd in SL and one game away from the final.

Included in the CC 17;

Bowden
Green
Yeaman
Houghton
Shaul
Washbrook

All homegrown no superstars but all contributed to our success. Plus Taylor who was desperate to play for the club.