Gary Wheeler : Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:52 am  

Best game I have seen him play, seemed to relish the opportunity to play in the halves once Gaskell went off.....Just hope he can keep himself fit and get a good run in the team.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:58 am  

Not many Saints fans doubt wheelers talent it's just his injury record is shocking. This season he looks like he's dropped some weight to me (along with a few others) which I think will suit his game more

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:52 pm  

It's his to steal off gaskell now. Competition for places EXCELLENT

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:42 pm  

If he stays fit, he is a better half than gaskell.
Must admit felt sorry for gas when I watched the match replay and he looked gutted, especially as wheeler picked up his role so easily.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:45 pm  

saint at wire wrote:

If he stays fit, he is a better half than gaskell.
Must admit felt sorry for gas when I watched the match replay and he looked gutted, especially as wheeler picked up his role so easily.

Thats the way of things, Wheeler has had a year or two more in the first team (when fit) and is highly rated by all the coaches at all levels. He's put a good few games together now and i hope he can kick on and go the rest of the season

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:46 pm  

saint at wire wrote:

If he stays fit, he is a better half than gaskell.
Must admit felt sorry for gas when I watched the match replay and he looked gutted, especially as wheeler picked up his role so easily.

He is far better with ball in hand taking on the line, but Gaskell's distribution is far better from what I have seen of the two of them. They both have their own skill sets, and I think it is fantastic to have such a competition for places in the backs that we haven't had for years.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:08 pm  

Smurf wrote:

He is far better with ball in hand taking on the line, but Gaskell's distribution is far better from what I have seen of the two of them.

Do you mean his choices or his actual passing? I thought Wheeler's passing left a lot to be desired! He looked like he panicked a bit, throwing two wild passes and one that TP just managed to hold on to as he hurtled (for a big man) towards the line.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:12 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Do you mean his choices or his actual passing? I thought Wheeler's passing left a lot to be desired! He looked like he panicked a bit, throwing two wild passes and one that TP just managed to hold on to as he hurtled (for a big man) towards the line.

His passing, but a run in the team may improve this, it's a little early to make a final judgement.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:31 pm  

Smurf wrote:

His passing, but a run in the team may improve this, it's a little early to make a final judgement.

Agreed.

Re: Gary Wheeler : Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:40 am  

I really like Wheeler but I also have been very impressed with Gaskell's effort and commitment recently he's been excellent in that regard. Gaskell has a wider skill set then Wheel's I think but may not be able to go through the gap like Wheel's can.

The game on Friday was a no-contest by the time Wheel's moved into the halves so for this reason we must definitely wait before we judge him - Gaskell has performed under pressure and in some big games so for me he's still the man who owns the shirt until Wheel's proves otherwise.

That said - competition is great I just hope we can keep them and keep them fit.

But what of next year with Lance coming......