Once were Loiners wrote:
How is Myler backing his ability? He's dropped down a level to semi pro. That's more like admitting he can't cut it at the top level any more. If anything you could argue that if Olpherts stays to fight for a place he's the one backing his ability.
I'm sure Olpherts would prefer to be playing every week, but he's got very little to gain beyond this contract. After this season no SL side except maybe London would sign him as first choice, so its reserve at Leeds, reserve at another SL side, or the Championship. The contract after that, aged 33, will be a big downgrade on the current one.
I don't blame him in the slightest for insisting that whatever happens he can't be worse off than if he sees out his Leeds contract. Its not his fault Leeds signed him, and he's got his whole life away from RL to think about.
If Olpherts thinks he has a chance of a starting spot at Leeds, then he is the only person on the planet.
Quite honestly he will struggle at most top championship sides, hence why there's currently no takers.
Myler will be first choice at a good championship side.
Both in the last couple of years of their career.
Who would want to sit in the stands watching your career fizzle out, knowing you've very little chance of getting a game - especially if we sign Kershaw.
I know which I would rather do.
