: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:59 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I have no problem with Lenagan saying we'll stick with the same squad because theres nobody out there of the right quality if thats actually the case.

If it turns out that teams over here sign good props from down under(or here for that matter) and we miss out on them because we weren't prepared to pay the wages then i really worry for the future.

Alot of people have said that Lenagan has been here for a couple of seasons now and from the day he came here it was obvious we were lacking in the front row and still nothings been done about it.

Thats got to change.

He should put his foot down on it and offer money for LMS.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:06 pm  

odemwingie wrote:

He should put his foot down on it and offer money for LMS.

I'll get it out of the way.............................who's that?

We missed out on Carvell and Ryles(glad about Ryles tbh) and have now missed out on Tronc. All of these would have improved us.

Rumour on the Saints board also has it that Gold Coast have agreed to release Luke Bailey to play for them in 2010. If thats another we've missed out on I despair.

I really do hope that Lenagan saying we probably won't sign anybody is balls to throw teams of the scent of a player or 2. I'd be happy enough with just one prop aslong as players like Mossop continued to be played.

The thing that worries me is Lenagan saying we've no space to move under the cap without loaning players out. Whats happened to Hock and Smiths money? surely that can't have all gone on upgrading a couple of youngsters contracts

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:10 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I'll get it out of the way.............................who's that?

We missed out on Carvell and Ryles(glad about Ryles tbh) and have now missed out on Tronc. All of these would have improved us.

Rumour on the Saints board also has it that Gold Coast have agreed to release Luke Bailey to play for them in 2010. If thats another we've missed out on I despair.

I really do hope that Lenagan saying we probably won't sign anybody is balls to throw teams of the scent of a player or 2. I'd be happy enough with just one prop aslong as players like Mossop continued to be played.

The thing that worries me is Lenagan saying we've no space to move under the cap without loaning players out. Whats happened to Hock and Smiths money? surely that can't have all gone on upgrading a couple of youngsters contracts

Well we will have to see the full comings and goings but in my opinion if it was a choice between retaining Bailey and Tronc, then Tronc wins everytime, same for Shreck, who i have a feeling we may very well regret not making a move for come the end of 2010.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:29 pm  

king warrior wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/8193892.stm

He would want a shed load of cash

He's getting a long ban, and may be shipped out. Real top quality, but will probably end up at Catalans or Bradford if he comes to SL.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:32 pm  

Smooth Stu wrote:

He's getting a long ban, and may be shipped out. Real top quality, but will probably end up at Catalans or Bradford if he comes to SL.

If convicted he will not get a visa for a British based SL team, if he is not convicted he will remain with the Storm.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:13 pm  

Regarding League Express surprised nobody has mentioned the article in relation to Lam quoting him that he'd love to come back to Wigan and be involved within the coaching staff. The other paper which I forget the name off says that David Fairleigh is are number target to replace Noble as head coach.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:15 pm  

People on here were outraged that Gaz Hock may play RL again. What Ingles has alleged to hae done is far, far greater than than taking cocaine.

an undoubted talent no doubt but i would be very unhappy if we were interested in his signing. After all, did we not get rid of a certain scrumhalf for a similar thing?

I am in no way a member of the "moral" majority, but what kind of message would it send out to young lads?

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:16 pm  

jonh wrote:

We need a Prop, if we resign Bailey and are unable to sign a Prop we may as well get set for another season of disappointment, our only hope if we do bring in a new coach is he can get some life back into Fielden.

Oh don't worry, if and when we have a good play-off run which is narrowly ended by Leeds/Saints by a few points away, 2010 will be billed as a "massively optimistic year" by IL and possibly BN - which as a direct consequence has us fans believing it until we play Wakey/Cas/Salford away on a cold February night and get ripped to bits.

Same old, same old.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:01 pm  

tugglesf78 wrote:

People on here were outraged that Gaz Hock may play RL again. What Ingles has alleged to hae done is far, far greater than than taking cocaine.

an undoubted talent no doubt but i would be very unhappy if we were interested in his signing. After all, did we not get rid of a certain scrumhalf for a similar thing?

I am in no way a member of the "moral" majority, but what kind of message would it send out to young lads?

The best thing the club could do here is get their version of the story in first, so that Aussie newspapers and, more importantly, Aussie agents don't immediately start reporting our interest.

You're right. Given that he'd never get a visa anyway, it'd be a complete waste of time and our credibility showing any interest in a player like this.

: Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:11 pm  

Our best signing would be a new coach with tactical know how and our next best signing would be a conditioner. I want to see a fit Feka and someone to give Stuart Fielden a new lease of life.

When's our Eamon back?