: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:50 am  

tvoc wrote:

Shenton appears to be playing exclusively on the left at the moment and isn't that Watkins preferred side?

i don't know but surely both are young enough to learn to play either side.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:56 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

i don't know but surely both are young enough to learn to play either side.

Whereas Donald is too old to switch. FWIW I think most players are naturally left sided and I wonder if that is why Shenton has been switched this season to make the most of his natural ability?

Re: Why did we not go for Gleeson??? : Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:16 am  

efcrhino wrote:

It's been pretty much confirmed on the Wigan board, 100k plus Mathers. We have alot of cap room, more than Wigan have, and could have included Gibson in the package, Gibson is young, but by the time Gleeson would have finished Watkins would be ready to step up anyway!

1. Salary Cap
2. Young Watkins looks special
3. Does Gleeson know the way to the right line?

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:39 am  

Which is the 2nd club Gleeson has been "kicked out of"

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:06 pm  

DISA wrote:

Nope, not at all. And not even intimated it above. .

Just checking that's all. It helps to get you to clarify your point whenever possible before starting to discuss it with you.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:45 pm  

my mates wife is gleesons accountant. when i asked her why saints had sold him her reply was"if you have seen there books they didn't have a choice"

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:49 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

my mates wife is gleesons accountant. when i asked her why saints had sold him her reply was"if you have seen there books they didn't have a choice"

Although the actual reason (oh yes, allegedly) strangely had nowt to do with finance...

... not surprised that an associate of Gleeson wanted a slightly different spin on it, however.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:16 pm  

What's incredible is that for some years Gleeson has been the only British centre who looks like he knows how to create space for his winger. He's neither big or fast - he just creates options by doing this and executing reasonably well. Given that I would suggest this should be a core skill, it's a shocking indictment of junior coaching.

For all his defensive flaws, if Watkins is at least looking to do the same then I hope he gets all the time and chances he can get.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:31 pm  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

For all his defensive flaws, if Watkins is at least looking to do the same then I hope he gets all the time and chances he can get.

His insistance on throwing balls into touch suggests he has some work to do on both areas before seeing too much rugby at 1st grade level, even in SL.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:33 pm  

I'm no fan of Mathers. I dont think he has done anything to warrant a deal with us, but with regards Gleeson.. I think the following is an intentional swipe at MG and is perhaps an indication of his issues, this amongst the widely speculated 'partying' claims already.

Tony Smith, Wolves Head of Coaching and Rugby said: "I'm really looking forward to reuniting my association with Richard as I found him a real pleasure to coach and I look forward to helping him return to some of the form he has shown in the past. I think he can be a real valuable asset to the club not only on the field but off the field in areas such as his training methods. He is a whole hearted trainer and sets an example to those around him which will be great for the young players within the club."