Re: Rumours thread : Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:12 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

Whether it be Kershaw or Olpherts, they would be back up for me, If both JM and Walmsley are fit they are both starters, then we have Franco that looked promising in SL and a number of other cover options if needed in the likes of Kay and Pratt, for me it would be a bit of a waste to have another quality winger sat in the stands.

I think you have a very good signing in Walmsley from what I`ve seen of him.
Big unit and has plenty of pace pretty much in the Johnstone mould but not as good yet of course.
There's some good teams in the Championship but I`m sure you will be back in SL the following year.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:45 pm  

Hope we have some signings soon and some quality ones. I know we started a bit behind the 8 ball a bit late but we are still lacking in quality and depth if we are targeting that top spot and the two finals this season.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:49 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Hope we have some signings soon and some quality ones. I know we started a bit behind the 8 ball a bit late but we are still lacking in quality and depth if we are targeting that top spot and the two finals this season.

Think there be 1 or maybe 2 more, but after that we will be relying on the Duel Reg agreement to pad out the squad, with the possibility of mid season signings should the right players become available.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:52 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Hope we have some signings soon and some quality ones. I know we started a bit behind the 8 ball a bit late but we are still lacking in quality and depth if we are targeting that top spot and the two finals this season.

I agree. Looking at the likes of Fev, Bradford, York not to mention others, we need to add some quality to the forwards for sure.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:55 pm  

jonh wrote:

Think there be 1 or maybe 2 more, but after that we will be relying on the Duel Reg agreement to pad out the squad, with the possibility of mid season signings should the right players become available.

2 players of the right calibre will make all the difference. Like you say if we’ll be getting players of Hill, Eseh and Chans calibre potentially that will be class in the Championship. But obviously need a strong enough squad not to rely on dual reg players or if Wigan hit an injury blip we’re snookered.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:06 pm  

Joe Shorrocks has just left Wigan to go to Salford so thats one pack man they are down and Harvie Hill is rumoured to be joining him there on loan. Less options to go at.

I notice Joe Lovudua has signed for Doncaster as well. They are also getting a competitive team together there.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:33 pm  

I see that Leigh have just managed to secure Matt Moylan on a 2 year deal, so there are still some quality players available to those with deep pockets

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:42 pm  

FIL wrote:

I see that Leigh have just managed to secure Matt Moylan on a 2 year deal, so there are still some quality players available to those with deep pockets

Quality signing that in my opinion. Spooks the forums Sharks expert, be interesting to get his opinion.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:43 pm  

I agree, we’re not there yet with proven quality- lots of promise and potential but I think we need a bit more yet!
Maybe some to come yet although it’s gone a bit quiet I reckon things still going on in the background!

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:18 pm  

Well realistically we have a quad of 24? Bit of those 24 I think 3/4 are academy players stepping up.

That’s very wafer thin in depth imho.

The starting 17 is good enough for anywhere between 1-3 imho as it stands but if injuries kick in we are stuffed.

I’m sure Powell said in a recent interview usually it’s 31/32 players in a squad.

I’d be happy with 3/4 real good quality signings. I’m sure we aren’t being complacent but trying to get the right players and quality ones.