Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:33 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

"I never wanted to leave Saints"

Lee Briers - John Wilkin Testimonial Dinner (2012).

Must be true then.

I doubt he would say " I spat my dummy out because I got dropped" . Talented player no doubt but like I said him or Longy ? no contest Longy every day of the week.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:36 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

How do you make out he didnt want to leave? It was a long time ago but I recall him not being too happy about not getting a shirt for Wembley and that encouraged Dire to come in with an offer. Personally I'm pretty glad he left because if he hadn't we would never have gone for Longy.

Can't say I like him as a player (his constant bleating makes wello seem like he's taken a vow of silence) and from what I hear he isnt a nice bloke off the field.

I'll be supporting Leeds in the final. I hope Briers has a stinker.

Not so difficult is it just say well done even if you can't stand him + how do you know he's not a nice man off the field?I've met him personally + from my own opinion that's a load of rubbish.Also does a lot for charity like a many players.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:41 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

Must be true then.

Well, I can either choose to believe the protagonist's story (you know, the guy who was actually THERE) - or someone who clearly wasn't.

By the way, Bomber was there that night, too (you know, the guy who was INVOLVED IN THE CONTRACT DISCUSSION) - and he said Briers was remarkably professional about being dropped.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:45 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

Well, I can either choose to believe the protagonist's story (you know, the guy who was actually THERE) - or someone who clearly wasn't.

By the way, Bomber was there that night, too (you know, the guy who was INVOLVED IN THE CONTRACT DISCUSSION) - and he said Briers was remarkably professional about being dropped.

Fair enough , players still have a choice though , did Bomber say he didnt want him ? Briers could have said no to Dire and asked to stay to fight for his place but he didn't. Anyway's it doesnt matter really , ancient history.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:49 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

Fair enough , players still have a choice though , did Bomber say he didnt want him ?

Bomber said he did want him. However, he couldn't guarantee Briers would get a game whilst Goulding occupied the spot. And since Goulding looked set to be Saints' scrum half for many years it would be criminal to prevent a player with Briers' skill from regular first team play. Especially as he was good enough to start for all but the top two or three clubs.

He also said Saints offered Briers a pittance. So, what would you do?

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:52 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

Must be true then.

I doubt he would say " I spat my dummy out because I got dropped" . Talented player no doubt but like I said him or Longy ? no contest Longy every day of the week.

As a neutral winning mom in the semi and not even been able to be part of squad stinks. Glad he got his day finally and also glad not having to endure St Choker's for another final will do me.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:00 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

Bomber said he did want him. However, he couldn't guarantee Briers would get a game whilst Goulding occupied the spot. And since Goulding looked set to be Saints' scrum half for many years it would be criminal to prevent a player with Briers' skill from regular first team play. Especially as he was good enough to start for all but the top two or three clubs.

He also said Saints offered Briers a pittance. So, what would you do?

In Briers postion?? I honestly couldnt say. He was young and things change. He made a choice and financially it's probably worked out for him. Would be interesting to ask him if he regrets leaving.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:04 pm  

supercat wrote:

As a neutral winning mom in the semi and not even been able to be part of squad stinks. Glad he got his day finally and also glad not having to endure St Choker's for another final will do me.

Your neutrality is clear. Poor trolling attempt

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:07 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

In Briers postion?? I honestly couldnt say.

So, we agree his situation was more complicated than you initially suggested.

He was young and things change. He made a choice and financially it's probably worked out for him. Would be interesting to ask him if he regrets leaving.

He doesn't.

Re: Briers : Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:13 pm  

Reading this thread has made me even happier to have won tonight.

altogether now...it's never your year, it's never your year...just like the last five......