Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:29 am  

It's alright,

100K was far too much for a player who's only had 20 good SL games.

We've signed Ben Roberts, no fee involved who's played 140 games in the NRL. Not saying he's a world beater, but at this time. Daryl Powell rates him much higher than Sneyd.

So it's good business for all 3 clubs.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:53 am  

jools wrote:

Robinson, fages, smith, myler ..... Anyone else spot the pattern?

I think the difference is that these four products of the Salford Half Back Finishing School are all out and out scrum-halves, using the traditional definition of a scrum-half as being short and mobile (mobile-ish in Matty Smith's case). Marc Sneyd is more of a stand-off.

Treating Marc as a scrum-half, I'd certainly put him behind Matty Smith, because Matty can organise and I'm not sure Marc can. Robinson and Fages are different types of player altogether, while Myler is just the poor man's Danny McGuire (who we also got a fair whack for).

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:10 am  

I'm sure Fages is a French product and Myler started at Widnes.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:16 am  

The Avenger wrote:

I'm sure Fages is a French product and Myler started at Widnes.

Stop being pedantic.

They cut their teeth at Salford, irrespective of starting their development elsewhere. I think that's what is being referred to.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:21 am  

Michigan red wrote:

.....while Castleford thought they might tempt Sneyd with the promise of a marble, the lint from the owners pocket and half a packet of Rolos.

We have given Marc a chance to play in a semi-final and a potential Wembley appearance though - something that both Salford and Hull FC are miles away from unfortunately.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:14 pm  

Tigerade wrote:

We have given Marc a chance to play in a semi-final and a potential Wembley appearance though - something that both Salford and Hull FC are miles away from unfortunately.

We got to Wembley last year with an average team, it could happen next season who knows, if Widnes can get this close I'm sure Hull and Salford could next year. Obviously it won't happen this year, but it could next year, so thats a bit of a silly post.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:22 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

We got to Wembley last year with an average team, it could happen next season who knows, if Widnes can get this close I'm sure Hull and Salford could next year. Obviously it won't happen this year, but it could next year, so thats a bit of a silly post.

Dave - it was aimed at a comment regarding finances and winning pay. I have no doudt Hull will come good sooner rather than later.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:25 pm  

John Gilbert Reds wrote: Of course he was. Seymour was on a trial because of his previous indescresions. I also don't recall seeing Sneyd's name in any Cas fans starting 13 prior to the first game of the season. Apologies for dragging this thread back to an earlier point but this is the first time since last post I've come across here. On this point JGR, you're completely and utterly wrong. Most people listed Sneyd as their starting half. Here's a thread for you http://www.casforum.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... =3&t=24963 The real conundrum was the Dorn/Seymour/Ellis situation. Lining up alongside Seymour was the expectation. As the season got nearer people selected Sneyd and Finn, obviously when Finn signed and after the friendlies.

John Gilbert Reds wrote: Of course he was. Seymour was on a trial because of his previous indescresions. I also don't recall seeing Sneyd's name in any Cas fans starting 13 prior to the first game of the season. Apologies for dragging this thread back to an earlier point but this is the first time since last post I've come across here. On this point JGR, you're completely and utterly wrong. Most people listed Sneyd as their starting half. Here's a thread for you http://www.casforum.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... =3&t=24963 The real conundrum was the Dorn/Seymour/Ellis situation. Lining up alongside Seymour was the expectation. As the season got nearer people selected Sneyd and Finn, obviously when Finn signed and after the friendlies.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:31 pm  

Red John wrote:

I think the difference is that these four products of the Salford Half Back Finishing School are all out and out scrum-halves, using the traditional definition of a scrum-half as being short and mobile (mobile-ish in Matty Smith's case). Marc Sneyd is more of a stand-off.

Treating Marc as a scrum-half, I'd certainly put him behind Matty Smith, because Matty can organise and I'm not sure Marc can. Robinson and Fages are different types of player altogether, while Myler is just the poor man's Danny McGuire (who we also got a fair whack for).

The question I was asked was name British scrum halves they could have got for less- so I answered. I hope it works out for Sneyd -as god knows we need an international half back mcbananaman is willing to pick. (I'm sure the Irish cap will be overlooked) but 100k is over the odds IMO.
Few players go for that transfer fee, fewer with just a year left on contract and for just a handful of top level games there's ..... Well..... Who?

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:42 pm  

Tigerade wrote:

Dave - it was aimed at a comment regarding finances and winning pay. I have no doudt Hull will come good sooner rather than later.

Apologies I didn't get that.