Re: Ryan Bailey : Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:25 pm  

The Brother wrote:

Bailey couldn't lace Graham boots could he, and when Jamma got up didn't Bailey go looking for his booty for the next 10 mins staying out the way

Graham is a fantastic palyer that commands respect throughout the game, just these nuggets at Leeds realy can't see how bad bailey is beyond me

no wonder no one can't stand them

Welcome to Hull fc home of the most loved and respected supporters in SL

Re: Ryan Bailey : Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:26 pm  

Two extremes here.

You’ve got some opposition fans calling him everything from rubbish to a sheethouse.

Then you’ve got the odd Leeds fan who revs him up to something that he isn’t.

However a majority on Southstander know how good Bailey is and how bad he can be. Its just you nit picking because Hull FC have had a rubbish year.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:06 pm  

Damo's been the most commonsense poster on this thread. Hang your heads in shame the rest of you!

The mere fact we now have 4 pages of mostly risible 'my dad's tougher than your dad' stuff sums it up really. Is Bailey the best prop in the world? No. Is he the best prop at Leeds? No. Is he on his day an excellent fourth prop in a squad of 17? Absolutely. And looking at other SL squads, there isn't one that he wouldn't be an asset to in that role.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:01 am  

I think his attitude has a lot to do with why everyone hates him
He just comes across a complete lover

A lot of RL players talk about the respect they have for each other, and how RL has made them the men they are.
This guy doesnt seem to buy into any of that.

He could have been a fantastic player. He had massive potential.
I believe his attitiude stopped him reaching his potential, but that is just my opinion.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:05 am  

I totally agree. Fantastic prop who could get a contract anywhere. But the original post referred to a suggestion he was "feared." I dont think he is.

Its not his ability I have issue with, its his conduct and attitude which is an anomoly to the vast majority of players in SL. He conducts himself very poorly.

If that could change he could be an even better player

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:09 am  

A lot of teams have a niggly player. If anything Bailey is controlled to a point, he'll wind the opposition up and then stick his thumb up and avoid getting in trouble and therefore see opposition players lose there cool and concede numerous penalties.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:31 am  

The Brother wrote:

The most feared man in super league, according to the Leeds board

No one said that though did they.

You keep lying to try and prove your argument though.

There's a good boy.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:45 am  

He takes after his dad.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:02 am  

Leon Ashton wrote:

He takes after his dad.

I must have missed Martin Richardsons 5 grand final appearances, including 4 wins, and being a regular in the Leeds team (when available) for 7 years.

Re: Ryan Bailey : Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:22 am  

All I can think is that his contract is worth about £18k, or they'd have got shut of him years ago.

As for anyone would take him as a 4th prop, I'd rather Graham/Fas/Fozzard/Puletua/Clough propped at Saints than Bailey, he just isn't very good.

As for feared, every time someone has stood up to him he's ended up on his bum or hiding - doesn't sound all that scary to me.

We've all played against players like him - bark far worse than his bite. He'll happily make his tackles, but for me a good prop carries the ball when his team need it most, which is where Bailey lacks bottle.

I quite enjoy playing count the drives when Leeds are in town, he can go 10 minutes without touching the ball, as a prop off the bench!!