[Kosh]

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:28 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

He's not first choice for shirts 1-13 and will be in a scrap to be 2nd choice for most of those roles. I'm not questioning his utility value but ultimately been 2nd or 3rd choice for shirts 1-13 makes him 'bit part' imo.

That's one way of looking at it. The other is that he's 1st choice for the utility spot and will likely be on the bench at least most games. No to mention the interest from McNamara for the England squad based on that unequalled utility value.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:30 am  

Kosh wrote:

That's one way of looking at it. The other is that he's 1st choice for the utility spot and will likely be on the bench at least most games. No to mention the interest from McNamara for the England squad based on that unequalled utility value.

I'm not so sure he'll make the bench. I think our bench will be 2 props, 1 SR and a hooker.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:30 am  

Great signing !! Also, a sign of real intent and ambition from our club to pay a fee that most clubs could only dream of paying. (It seems they do have some on-field ambition afterall )

Not only a genuine 13 and a very good young English player, but he also gives us the opportunity to improve our front row with Fitz or Lauaki after the two recent underwhelming retentions.

All in all, a very good bit of business for all concerned !! Well done JR/KH/RA/BOD etc...

A good 6/7/9 type player next and maybe 2011 won't be quite as bad as I, and many others, were predicting.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:32 am  

thehullwhitestar wrote:

A good 6/7/9 type player next and maybe 2011 won't be quite as bad as I, and many others, were predicting.

Well i've predicted a top 3 finish for the last 3 seasons, i wont be making any predictions for 2011!

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:33 am  

Pleased with the signing and hope he is signed as a 13, Would liked to have seen Whiting given a go .

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:35 am  

Kosh wrote:

Why? We can afford it pretty easily.

Young kid, big transfer fee and lot's of expectation. I hope not, but the preassure could soon start to mount imo.

Don't get me wrong, I am pretty happy with the signing, although I do have reservations about the cost and our ability as a club to get the most out of him. If we play him as a traditional ball handling 13 then this could go down as a good bit of business by the club. But, if we use him as another battering ram then it will be a complete waste of money.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:36 am  

happy with this, 1 more in maybe by end of wk!

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:42 am  

Will either be a brilliant signing or he'll get found out as the spotlight will be very much on him.

Fingers crossed he'll go really well under the guidance of Fitz.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:46 am  

Great signing. Hope this is not a sweetener for the fans for an announcement that we have signed cooke.

Re: WESTERMAN SIGNING CONFIRMED : Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:47 am  

chico's nose wrote:

Young kid, big transfer fee and lot's of expectation. I hope not, but the preassure could soon start to mount imo.

Don't get me wrong, I am pretty happy with the signing, although I do have reservations about the cost and our ability as a club to get the most out of him. If we play him as a traditional ball handling 13 then this could go down as a good bit of business by the club. But, if we use him as another battering ram then it will be a complete waste of money.

That is the worry, once Agar gets his hands on him.