: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:08 am  

Next Best Thing wrote:

He has changed massively. Was a South London bad boy turned Rugby League professional and struggled to cope. The attitude and arrogance was a cover up and a front because all of a sudden he had to play alongside Private school Union converts. During that season he was put in his place and earned a super league contract. No, he wasn't ready for Super League but the gulf between SL and Championship 1 is huge! He'd be able to manage a stint in the lower leagues. Might even help the Skolars-Quins partnership. Surely loaning young academy stars to Skolars would aide the London born player route Callum Irving is pursuing.

You would think so but at this stage they would struggle to get anyone to play for them when they are getting smashed the way they are.
Recruitment is a big issue and I dont think this helps when you are constantly changing coaches.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:31 pm  

After seeing Gateshead just secure the signature of Russell Akien (former Australian Schoolboy who play hooker for Melbourne Storm in the GF last year and is now playing in France), I cant help but wonder how we are not able to mirror what Gateshead have done over the past 3 years.

Gateshead have also been able to secure Kris Khaler, Paul Franze and Nick Youngquest - all former NRL players playing in France.

Gateshead have gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years while we have gone backforwards.

Surely the signing of a couple of players coming out of season from France in key areas would be a good move unless the club does not have the money to sign players like this up.

I am hoping (like all fans) that there is a vast improvement this weekend from the boys.