[Frosties.]

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:35 am  

rpw wrote:

We do but Gibson's no Keith Senior replacement. I'm certain of that.

Kallum Watkins is Keiths replacement.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:36 am  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Still not convinced he offers more than either Watkins or Ratu in the medium to long term personally, but that's just my opinion.

Careful now Andy mate – this thread could get bookmarked and in a year or two, when Gibson is first choice centre, scoring weekly tries, your post will be regurgitated and you will be asked if you feel embarrassed.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:37 am  

Lord_Percy wrote:

Don't know how much the injury has taken out of him.

From reports, JJB mentioned at his Q&A last week that it took him nearly 2 years to get over his injury and Ash remarked that he's in the same boat. Difficult decision, especially considering what's coming through, but I'd like us to keep him for at least another season.

I would imagine he'll want a 2 year deal or he'll walk away.. the lad needs security. Salford, Wakey, KR, Cas, Crusaders could do worse...add to that FC..

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:38 am  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Still not convinced he offers more than either Watkins or Ratu in the medium to long term personally, but that's just my opinion.

I'd tread carefully with your posts if i were you

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:40 am  

Frosties. wrote:

Kallum Watkins is Keiths replacement.

i wouldnt rule either of them out i think its best to have to young players competing for the job then you can take the best one

i think both have the skills but gibson loks like he will fill out more if he was to put more gym time in but then again watkins has the pace on gibson

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:40 am  

I'm quite happy to defend my opinion where challenged, and it's an opinion rather than a prediction or a statement of fact.

Only those with opinions they can't back up are fearful of having them used against them.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:42 am  

It’s a difficult one – Gibson will be looking for a full timers wage now, which he could probably get at another club.

We’ve not seen enough of him to know if he has truly got over his injury and probably wont for another six to ten months.

IMO we sign him on a two year deal and loan him out (with a recall clause) for year one.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:43 am  

rpw wrote:

I would imagine he'll want a 2 year deal or he'll walk away.. the lad needs security. Salford, Wakey, KR, Cas, Crusaders could do worse...add to that FC..

And therein lies the difficulty. If he's dead set on a 2 year deal I'd let him go. It could come back to haunt us, but there you go.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:45 am  

is coady not seniors replacement?

Anyway I say keep him. It is always good to have semi decent back up in all positions.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:50 am  

i reckon he would settle for a one year deal. isnt ablet on a one year rolling deal? maybe offer him something similar