Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:54 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

The reason we're supposedly not asking the hard questions is because the answers as pretty obvious, and sanguine is more efficient than tantrum.

For years we were told the board were being profligate and economic Armageddon awaited. Well, I guess this is what financial prudence looks like in the money pit world of professional sport.

Chester made a hash of pre-season, but he did the honourable thing. The board could see something's wrong and are looking for somebody they think can put it right.

As one of the less wealthy clubs, we have to take some gambles. That is a systemic issue. We have to balance quality against depth - lots of both isn't an option. We have to take risks on players, because we can't afford to be shelling out transfer fees regularly. Some years you're going to roll more 1s than 6s.

Decision-making hasn't been great, with hindsight, but I can only think of a few times I've thought 'wtf' in advance and I wasn't always right on those. I was very pleased with the signing of Lunt and the extension for Campese last season, but their injuries have hampered us badly. Kelly looked like we'd rolled one of those 6s last season, and the fear was we wouldn't be able to hold onto him - that's less the case at the moment.

What was the 'honourable thing' Chester did?

[Mild Rover]

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:44 pm  

roversmad wrote: What was the 'honourable thing' Chester did? http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/ne ... rt-company That qualifies IMO. We've wandered a long way from the squad announcement. I guess Marsh will come in for Kelly and Dixon for Mantellato. Then do you put Lawler or Greenwood in the second row? I'd go for Greenwood, with Lawler spelling him and Boudebza. Moran for Green on the bench. Cator's a backrower is he? Maybe he gets the last bench spot.

roversmad wrote: What was the 'honourable thing' Chester did? http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/ne ... rt-company That qualifies IMO. We've wandered a long way from the squad announcement. I guess Marsh will come in for Kelly and Dixon for Mantellato. Then do you put Lawler or Greenwood in the second row? I'd go for Greenwood, with Lawler spelling him and Boudebza. Moran for Green on the bench. Cator's a backrower is he? Maybe he gets the last bench spot.

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:58 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/news/article/rovers-and-chester-part-company

That qualifies IMO.

We've wandered a long way from the squad announcement.

I guess Marsh will come in for Kelly and Dixon for Mantellato.

Then do you put Lawler or Greenwood in the second row? I'd go for Greenwood, with Lawler spelling him and Boudebza. Moran for Green on the bench. Cator's a backrower is he? Maybe he gets the last bench spot.

That would be the only realistic option, unless they went really leftfield and brought Oakes in and dropped Shaw/Cockayne

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:25 pm  

Just to make you feel a little bit better there are four players from last years U19 team in Wigans squad for Monday, Gregson, Bretherton, Waterwoth and Gildart. Also Sutton aged 20 and Tierney aged 21.

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:04 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Just to make you feel a little bit better there are four players from last years U19 team in Wigans squad for Monday, Gregson, Bretherton, Waterwoth and Gildart. Also Sutton aged 20 and Tierney aged 21.

Yes but your youngsters are really good

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:15 pm  

easthull fc fan wrote:

If you can see into the future? Can you please let me know what Tuesday's euro millions numbers will be? You are on your 2nd coach already & still won't make the top 8. In answer to the question, yes I think he is doing a good job, we have a lot to do like most teams but we are in a decent position in the league.

This gent has been posting some delightful stuff on their forum.

You still planning for next year's world club championship?

You give human beings a bad name.

Whilst you're about enthralling us with your intellect can you explain why Pritchard never carried the ball in the first 20 minutes?
Then crawl back into the Shi#pile you crawled out of.

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:30 pm  

Burtons Forearm wrote:

This gent has been posting some delightful stuff on their forum.

You still planning for next year's world club championship?

You give human beings a bad name.

Whilst you're about enthralling us with your intellect can you explain why Pritchard never carried the ball in the first 20 minutes?
Then crawl back into the Shi#pile you crawled out of.

Never once said we will win anything except I predicted a win against you,
Just because I see kr for what it is, the board have signed players like tilse as 1st choice? Is that the type of player you want? I'd be gutted if he was in our squad with shirt no 30 odd,
Can't speak for cranky frank personally, you've obviously got a bee in your Easter bonnet as he was one of the stars in the last 22 minutes, imagine how many metres he would have made if he did get involved in the first 20 like big metre eater Dane.

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:35 pm  

Burtons Forearm wrote:

This gent has been posting some delightful stuff on their forum.

You still planning for next year's world club championship?

You give human beings a bad name.

Whilst you're about enthralling us with your intellect can you explain why Pritchard never carried the ball in the first 20 minutes?
Then crawl back into the Shi#pile you crawled out of.

I find it really strange that someone like you with obvious vile traits has the gaul to call others.It clearly shows that you cannot handle defeat and your only comeback is name calling.You have a dig at Pritchard who is far better than anything your side has,did more metres then Tilse and Allgood did together the former being the worst forward on the field .. if not SL.The true reality is that Hudgell and co decided on a thin squad filled with injury prone players ,over paid flops and championship players ,brought in new backroom staff who clearly cannot get the players to Sl fitness all to save money.As it stands we are 4th you are second bottom having played one game more.All the bull of best team lost is laughable ,failing to hold on to a 20 pt lead with 20 mins left clearly shows they were not the best or they would have won..learn to take defeat with dignity instead of it letting it eat you away you saddo

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:43 pm  

Wizard crane wrote:

I find it really strange that someone like you with obvious vile traits has the gaul to call others.It clearly shows that you cannot handle defeat and your only comeback is name calling.You have a dig at Pritchard who is far better than anything your side has,did more metres then Tilse and Allgood did together the former being the worst forward on the field .. if not SL.The true reality is that Hudgell and co decided on a thin squad filled with injury prone players ,over paid flops and championship players ,brought in new backroom staff who clearly cannot get the players to Sl fitness all to save money.As it stands we are 4th you are second bottom having played one game more.All the bull of best team lost is laughable ,failing to hold on to a 20 pt lead with 20 mins left clearly shows they were not the best or they would have won..learn to take defeat with dignity instead of it letting it eat you away you saddo

You all get a bit cranky about Frank don't you.
One of the if not the highest paid players in the league.
One of your top 6-7 performers Friday was he? No he wasn't was he. Outperformed by Shaul Houghton Sneyd Fonua Taylor Lancaster Ellis.
Needs to up his game.
As for the insults for your fellow fan go see what he posted.....that what could be left up by the moderators.
You won....relax.

Re: 19 man squad for Wigan : Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:45 pm  

Lancaster? Ha are you warming up your spoon?