Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 7:52 am  

Gerry Mander wrote:

His future at Saints depends on whether Brown rates him.

That will be the decisive conversation

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 9:10 am  

Brown wants to keep gaskell but the lad not happy with wants going on now and the same fella who isn't playing him now will still be at the club next season

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 11:09 am  

We've already lost one star prospect in Eastmond. Losing Gaskell would destroy any confidence in the very same academy that McManus has staked so much on over the last few years.

We have to remember that Gaskell was promoted a year ahead of schedule (at the very least). Giving him some time away where he can work on his physique is a good idea. But dropping him on form seems nonsensical as it wasn't that bad anyway.

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 11:51 am  

Losing Gaskell to Wigan would be nothing short of a disaster. He was instrumental last season and although he had a wobbly patch early this season, (and lets face it how many Saints players were actually playing well at that time ?) he still has a lot to offer.

It could be that he will just need to bide his time till Brown arrives. And lets be realistic there are going to be injuries etc between now and the end of the season,so I am pretty sure he will get his chance again some time. And it would not surprise me if he did get his chance, that he would cement his name on the teamsheet.

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 12:26 pm  

1984saints wrote:

Brown wants to keep gaskell but the lad not happy with wants going on now and the same fella who isn't playing him now will still be at the club next season

but won't be picking the team nor having the input he is at the moment, its browns call next year not rush's

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 12:34 pm  

glasgowsaint wrote:

Losing Gaskell to Wigan

Has anyone heard anything about this?

We're certainly in the hunt for one halfback, possibly two depending on what happens with Finch.

I wouldn't say no to Gaskell that's for sure. He's in stark contrast to the type of halfback that most clubs are producing.


Looking forward to Sunday by the way.

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 3:05 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

If he goes to Wigan I may just have a moderation break down and ban myself.

It would be a massive mistake to let him go whilst persisting with a fullback/hooker at 6

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 3:06 pm  

1984saints wrote:

Brown wants to keep gaskell but the lad not happy with wants going on now and the same fella who isn't playing him now will still be at the club next season

Brown will be picking the team next year nobody else.

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 3:09 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

halfbacks....and no we don't want Hohiha! Ha.

I think there's only 1 person on here who ever thought Lance was a halfback (based on him playing there for some u8's team) and suspect even she has given up that ghost these days

Re: Gaskell : Tue May 22, 2012 3:52 pm  

1984saints wrote:

Brown wants to keep gaskell but the lad not happy with wants going on now and the same fella who isn't playing him now will still be at the club next season

And where did this come from?