Re: Flannery,Meli and Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:56 pm  

The Chief wrote:

I know what you are saying but Lomax is a natural 6, Wheeler is a 6, Foster is a natural centre masquerading as a solid winger who kicks goals so is vital to the team. I dont think Foster is good/experienced enough (YET) to play centre at SL level, proven at Salford earlier this year. Admittedly, he has improved since that game but centre is one of the most difficult positions on the field with respect to defensive positioning.

I would rather see Pryce at 1 and Wheeler/Lomax given a run at 6 if Im honest. Pryce would offer much more of a threat from that position than either of the youngsters.

I do agree with all that including the Pryce at 1, however I reckon there's a chance he may stand there all game with his bottom lip stuck out. The only bit I think we differ on is that I like what I've seen from Wheeler in the centre, even if it has been few and far between due to injury and I think Lomax could be a good player for us from either 1 or 6, again, injuries depending.

Re: Flannery,Meli and Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:10 pm  

I'm going to merge this one with the Thread thats already open regarding this news...

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:22 pm  

Wheeler is on 60k a year and it goes up each year.

Re: Contracts : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:24 pm  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

Two years for Meli is 12 months too long for me, same for Wellens.

I'd have to agree were I a Saints fan. But seeing as I'm a Wigan fan I'm chuffed to bit's.

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:25 pm  

The Hurricane wrote:

Wheeler is on 60k a year and it goes up each year.

No surprise, I heard that all 3 youngsters (Foster, Lomax and Wheeler) are earning a similar amount, which incidentally is more than Jammer was earning as a regular first teamer and GB international (in his first season).

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:32 pm  

I was looking forward to hear of new signings.

However this news do not inspire any confidence nevermind
excitement.

Meli - 2 years What the what ? Should have been released.
Would have been adequate at centre for the last two years
but to sign him again. Disaster.

Flannery - Good year this year but not worth a quota spot.
I hope he is cheap.

Wellens - If he is going to play LF on non superstar terms then fair enough but
two years at FB no way.

2 Years MELI I still can't comprehend this.

Ah well another cc semi blowout and GF runners up spot then to look forward
to in 2011.

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:47 pm  

One has to assume that Meli and Flannery have come cheap and thats why we re-signed. Wellens was a no brainer for the £50k we will save on the cap.

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:55 pm  

Flannery being cheap is one thing but for me its a valuable quota spot lost. Thats the biggest issue IMO.

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:57 pm  

The Chief wrote:

Flannery being cheap is one thing but for me its a valuable quota spot lost. Thats the biggest issue IMO.

If we've not got the money to fill that spot adequately, that isn't an issue though.

Re: New Contracts - Flannery, Meli & Wellens : Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:12 pm  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

If we've not got the money to fill that spot adequately, that isn't an issue though.

Thats what im thinking. We probably couldnt afford a marquee quota spot signing so if Flannery comes cheap for another season I suppose its the better the devil you know until a better quote player becomes available on a wage we can afford.