Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 8:21 pm  

sgtwilko wrote:

Leeds wernt hauled up in front of a judge. For the reasons I have mentioned the rfl asked Leeds to take on the case/be the test case as they can prove the point to any judge in the land in the most simple way.

This explains why Leeds have the RFL in their pocket.

I can see the conversation now - you take on HMRC and we will ensure no Leeds player gets a disciplinary ban for the next 100 years

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 8:34 pm  

Famous wrote:

Talk about an exageration. Goulding had a very good season last season and what Goulding did well had little to do with Gleeson. Maguire is ruthless and there were times last season when Goulding wasnt in the team and when Pryce and Roberts were selected instead. This is absolutely no different to what has happened so far this season when Goulding was left out after the Catalan match, after being fantastic the when the week before against Leeds. Liam Farrell has also been dropped this season, as has been Josh Charnley amongst others, and I am sure just like last season Goulding will get his chance again. This competition for places is great for the club.

Yeah alright, sure.

Take a look at the try scoring record for wingers outside of Gleeson. Look at Gouldings try scoring record with Gleeson then look at it every other season.

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 8:51 pm  

Dei Morti Viventi wrote:

Aren't the funds for that development "ringfenced?"

And most definitely not being funded from season ticket income (even if the membership is called a season ticket).

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 10:03 pm  

Ratchford would be useful as a utility player but I'm not sure where he would slot into the side on a permanent basis.

And NickyKiss, please change your signature - its two years too old!

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 11:23 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Yeah alright, sure.

Take a look at the try scoring record for wingers outside of Gleeson. Look at Gouldings try scoring record with Gleeson then look at it every other season.

There was a thread on here a while ago that listed try assists for Gleeson last year, and it was very few. A lot of Goulding's tries came from cutout passes from players further inside.

http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=474931&p=15915342&hilit=gleeson+try+assists#p15915342

That post and the few after it were discussing that Gleeson made 4 try assists all year, while Carmont made 10. Interesting discussion, and highlights that the centre isn't always the guy that puts out the passes for a high-scoring winger.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue May 17, 2011 12:29 am  

If there are no real world class centres available to replace Carmont, Ratchford would be our next best option IMO.

1. Sam
2. Charnley
3. Joel
4. Ratchford
5. Richards

& if we get any injuries in the halves, Ratchfords utility will come in handy with Marsh/Goulding/Other academy filling in that centre spot.

Sorted

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue May 17, 2011 12:54 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Getting back to transfer rumours Steffan Ratchford is in today's League Express saying how he's always dreamt of playing for his hometown team and hopes that one day it can happen.

Excellent. Sign him up on a two year deal. He can be our fans new scapegoat for next season.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue May 17, 2011 1:54 am  

cadoo wrote:

Excellent. Sign him up on a two year deal. He can be our fans new scapegoat for next season.

In attack he is looking quality but I have not been at all inspired by his defence this season. If he was to play centre it is one of the most important defensive positions.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue May 17, 2011 5:22 am  

MadDogg wrote:

And NickyKiss, please change your signature - its two years too old!

Not according to John Kear!

Although maybe I should re word it to 'it's like watching paint dry'.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue May 17, 2011 8:01 am  

cadoo wrote:

Excellent. Sign him up on a two year deal. He can be our fans new scapegoat for next season.

shouldnt go anywhere near him
not wigan class at all,
another liability in defense, and in attack he isnt all that amazing,
would get undone more times that shenton does at saints