Aye, he might not have the flair of Spencer but he's certainly better at managing a game and in the English Premiership that counts for a lot.

Lack of pace off the mark made him pretty limited as a league half-back, plus probably the strongest individual aspect of his game is his kicking.

well after an enjoyable evening last night and a nice lie in this morning i've come on here to read this crap! its no wonder Gareth's little vein is pumping away!

Thanks......



So Lee Smith but as yet unconfirmed.

and from the above perhaps only 2 would fit the recent depatures/young and SL nutured ie from the academy structure.

Methinks LS16 is over reacting....again.

Danny Williams would be another. Currently holding down a 1st team place @ Newcastle and seemingly doing well.

Mmmmmmm Fair enough I suppose but he was never going to break into to the top echelons of the game IMHO.

Cream always rises to the top...and water will always find its own level.

Hardly the catastrophic loss of a star player though was it?

Andy Farrell as well..

Oh pleaseeeeeee

No, not really. Just hadn't seen his name mentioned in the thread so thought I'd flag him up. A couple of mates who watch the falcons regularly rate him pretty highly, so best of luck to him.

Now now old fella you are obviously getting my words all mixed up… again... bless.

Where have I said that our players are being poached ‘in their droves’?

Where do I say ‘in recent times’?

Where have I mentioned Smith?

That’s right – I didn’t, but once again your petty attempts to have a personal dig at me leaves you looking a little sore don’t you think?

It es me off that the RFU can take whoever they like when they like and there’s nothing that the RFL can do to stop them.