: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:46 pm  

chuffed to bits for shenny,
as for westy i still think he's been outstanding this year... hence tony smith including him in the train on squad,, work horse in defence and a guaranteed 15 metres when he is in possession of the ball

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:47 pm  

LewisJ23 wrote:

we are in the playoffs.

Not bad in my opinion.

Not yet still half a season to go

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:54 pm  

LewisJ23 wrote:

This the TM that has took us to the top 8 ?

Like i said some of you are deluded and think we should be a top 4 team. We only got back up in 2007 ! 1 and a bit years and we are in the playoffs.

Not bad in my opinion.

So playing a wide running back rower in the middle is a good idea?

Just because Cas are CURRENTLY in the playoffs doesn't mean Matterson is all of a sudden some sort of genius the full strength line up for Cas is excellent, and Westerman should be played in his proper roll - out wide linking up with Shenton & Owen on that left edge.

And well done to Shenny, England's best centre

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:01 pm  

Gaslight wrote:

So playing a wide running back rower in the middle is a good idea?

Just because Cas are CURRENTLY in the playoffs doesn't mean Matterson is all of a sudden some sort of genius the full strength line up for Cas is excellent, and Westerman should be played in his proper roll - out wide linking up with Shenton & Owen on that left edge.

And well done to Shenny, England's best centre

Never said it was a good idea to play him there i am just saying that this Matterson has took us to the top 8 at the minute which is a good effort. Nobody says that Matterson is a genius but he has got us playing some outstanding attacking rugby and the recruitment of Rangi Chase, Mitchell Sargent etc can only be classed as quality signings.

We have a got a very good squad at this moment in time and are still building but you have one person to thank for that side that is excellent - Matterson. We have made very good progress on the pitch lately and even though Matterson has played Westy out of position (which by the way i don't agree with) you cannot argue with his record.

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:46 pm  

Great to hear and well deserved.

Also Smith has spread his picks around the league so maybe he's not wanting to disadvantage one team to much for that week.

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:48 pm  

LewisJ23 wrote:

What happened to Ainscough mate ? Looked a quality winger one of the best in SL when i have seen him ? Pretty sure he is English too ?

His attack his awesome, one of the best finishers in the league and lightening quick. His defence has been patchy which meant he has been left out of the team by Noble.

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:13 pm  

odemwingie wrote:

His attack his awesome, one of the best finishers in the league and lightening quick. His defence has been patchy which meant he has been left out of the team by Noble.

Ah right he gave you something imo and had a massive part to play in bringing you out of that rough patch at the part of the season. Was baffled to see he wasn't in the 19 and should be playing 1st team Wigan rugby imo.

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:21 am  

LewisJ23 wrote:

This the TM that has took us to the top 8 ?

Like i said some of you are deluded and think we should be a top 4 team. We only got back up in 2007 ! 1 and a bit years and we are in the playoffs.

Not bad in my opinion.

What have I said about the top 8? Have I mentioned us being a top 4 team?

TM is not using 3/4 of Westermans skills--end of

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:12 am  

Tigerpie wrote:

What have I said about the top 8? Have I mentioned us being a top 4 team?

TM is not using 3/4 of Westermans skills--end of

In your opinion, so no, not end of. Jeez, what is it with this board, nothing but negativity, I would as far to say that some 'fans' are only happy when we lose so they can pick out the faults and their own scapegoats.

Also amazed at the staggering amount of potential coaches we have masquerading as 'fans', clearly TM has no idea and should seek their advice post haste.

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:35 am  

Congratulations to Michael. He will though miss the trip to St Helens, ending his run of consecutive appearances for Cas that currently stands at 35. http://thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/sequences.php

Congratulations to Michael. He will though miss the trip to St Helens, ending his run of consecutive appearances for Cas that currently stands at 35. http://thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/sequences.php