Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:57 am  

Magic Superbeetle wrote:

Late surge for MOS? No one can deny the affect he has on our team

I was actually thinking about this last night. Wello has been our standout player all season. After a difficult few years, where age certainly caught up with him, he has flourished under his new role as 'utility' player. When he came off the bench to plug whatever gap needed plugging, the entire team seem to lift. Add to that his passion and leadership (how many times have we heard the other players mention how important Wello is to the team), he has been phenomenal this season.

Losing the #1 jersey is probably the best thing that has happened to him for four years.

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:47 pm  

Interesting statistic, were yet to lose a league game where he's been named starting at full back ...

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:50 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

I think he's had a new lease of life this season to be honest. He really stood up tonight and was even calm when talking to the ref! Gave the team a real example of what it means to play in a derby match.

I think knowing he's not automatic first choice has give him a little kick up the bum.

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:32 pm  

I think he was just finding his way at the beginning of the season but the 10-15 min appearances didn't do him and the team any good.
Him and Wilkin need long mins on the field, experience is everything.

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:35 pm  

Judder Man wrote:

Him and Wilkin need long mins on the field, experience is everything.

Just not as a halfback pairing!

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:25 pm  

Not an embarrassing has been ruining his legacy this week then? Good good.

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:36 pm  

Wellens looked back at home in his natural position of FB
Take a bow Wello

Re: Paul Wellens : Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:33 pm  

Hi guys

Re: Paul Wellens : Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:30 pm  

Lomax at full back is still a better bet for now and in the future. He did have a very good game on Friday, also had one the week before against Cas. But age has caught up with him and he is a player of the past rather than the future, as all of them eventually become.

Re: Paul Wellens : Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:48 pm  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

Lomax at full back is still a better bet for now and in the future. He did have a very good game on Friday, also had one the week before against Cas. But age has caught up with him and he is a player of the past rather than the future, as all of them eventually become.

I understand your point but, if he's playing well, then he could equally be said to be a player of the present!