Ditto to the above comments.
Half backs are woeful.
Unfortunately it is not just one bad signing and playing one starlet in the wrong position.
The problem runs much deeper.
Perry, continuing with Flannery, Magennis and Gardner, giving extensions to Foster and Wheeler in Feb
(without having to prove anything in 2012) and four years for Wilkin have gobbled up the salary cap for scant return.
The continued refusal to acknowledge that fullback demands a different skill-set that Wellens does not have
is blinkered at best. Think there is a place for Wellens but not at FB.
However Lance must play 6 and Mr St Helens must be fullback regardless.
Giving a three year deal to Clough (who is a good solid player) to "Tie him up until his testimonial"
is unlikely to keep him hungry and shows how priorities have become badly skewed.
Great clubs are ruthless when it comes to hiring and firing.
Saints are too soft in this regard and it shows in the style of play and results in big games.
