Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:52 pm  

Its a joke it really is. Opportunity lost at the end of the day, bring on Sep 1st.

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:57 pm  

widneslardboy wrote:

I think the problem for Danny was his age. Ultimately overage for 20's and behind Briscoe, Craven and presumably Jack Owens (not forgetting a probable utility back to come in) for a FB spot. Im not sure what you would do with him as he isnt a half or hooker that has been clear from reserves let alone first team games.

It is a shame but to be honest recruiment has been poor anyway and I see the strap lines are being trotted out now in the local press by Cull.

Far too top heavy at this club on the recruitment side and far too many players and staff even being done favours on personal relationships or previous clubs / experience.

This is what I've been hearing. Unfortunately, it does appear to be true. Recruitment has been poor at the club for years now, and I have very little faith in the current system and those in charge of it.

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:06 pm  

Widnes to announce Lee Doran, Jules Oneil, Troy Wozniack and Jamie Durbin on 4 year deals.

That wouldn't surprise me. Like Pepe says, the recruitment system is pants. Surely a club like Widnes with a good stadium and fan base would be able to attract players of a high calibre. Anyone thinking we are signing marquee signings are mistaken.

To have 60/70% of your SL contracted payers in place and only really having Briscoe down as someone who an excel in SL worries me a lot. Ah Van and Chris Dean? I wouldnt let Ah Van carry the kicking cone on incase he dropped it.

Something has to be done to excite fans and get them interested, otherwise and this is how it is, we won't get anywhere near the 7000 mark.

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:30 pm  

Viva La Vikings!! wrote:

Its a joke it really is. Opportunity lost at the end of the day, bring on Sep 1st.

That's a no answer then?

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:50 pm  

J20 wrote:

That's a no answer then?

You actually being serious to the question what does he offer that shouts for him to have a SL contract?

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:59 pm  

Viva La Vikings!! wrote:

You actually being serious to the question what does he offer that shouts for him to have a SL contract?

Varkulis, yes!
P.s. I'd have took him but all he does is run hard and straight so although very useful doesn't scream out SL player as you mentioned.

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:02 pm  

J20 wrote:

Varkulis, yes!
P.s. I'd have took him but all he does is run hard and straight so although very useful doesn't scream out SL player as you mentioned.

What the hell do you want a Prop to do? Cart wheels?

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:50 pm  

Viva La Vikings!! wrote:

What the hell do you want a Prop to do? Cart wheels?

Your not quite getting what I'm saying... If he was a stand out for SL yes you'd want maybe a good set of hands, few offloads? Line breaks, dominating in attack and defence (which in fairness at times he does). Have said plenty of times I would have took him up but he will give you a solid job and nothing more, Pickersgill can also do all that but is about 5 years younger too. Varks is unlucky but we must have others lined up. Take Ben Davies as example too, will work hard for you all day but also has good footwork which will stand him well as a SL player.

Re: Danny Hulme : Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:17 pm  

I posted a topic in the week and ill say it again until the club make some major signings and Big signings weve only got 3yrs to be up and running in super league it could be a disaster alot of our super league signings now cant cope at national league level and recent signings struggle to tackle at super league level and thats the basic skill of this sport, Think Noble would have been the coach for me , he has the respect of players in super league and would have attracted past players , Dont think Betts can do that .

Re: Danny Hulme : Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:28 am  

I hear you have signed Bob Beswick as well which does suprise me as i always thought he was a decent player at this level but not good enough to make the step up. Its a pity Penky isnt a couple of years younger because he would have been a much better signing for you i feel.