: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:25 pm  

.Alice. wrote:

Really? Oh well that's put a spanner in my works hasn't it.

Oo er missus.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:29 pm  

Postitive side is seeing how we cope without him

When people say, hes not the player he was

He was the best hooker in the world without doubt imo in his prime. I wouldnt expect any player to keep that up for too many years.

Hes still one of the best, and If he feels he has another year left in him. Thats good enough for me

LONG LIVE THE KING

Scott moore isnt gonna be a bad replacement though. Future looks bright For Saints.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:45 am  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

Oo er missus.

Glad it wasn't just me who read it like that

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:56 am  

saintcj wrote:

Postitive side is seeing how we cope without him

When people say, hes not the player he was

He was the best hooker in the world without doubt imo in his prime. I wouldnt expect any player to keep that up for too many years.

Hes still one of the best, and If he feels he has another year left in him. Thats good enough for me

LONG LIVE THE KING

Scott moore isnt gonna be a bad replacement though. Future looks bright For Saints.

What happens when/if he still feels that, but in reality he doesn't?

Almost all players think they can go on longer than they can performing at a high level.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:18 am  

MickeyMo wrote: It's started! fes wrote: I really believe for the first time in many years we will beat Saints. The 'Smith' factor is at work.

MickeyMo wrote: It's started! fes wrote: I really believe for the first time in many years we will beat Saints. The 'Smith' factor is at work.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:04 am  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

:lol:

If they can't beat us now, when can they?, with our current team i.e. starting hooker, both starting props, only centre and playmaking forward (and best tackler) injured and fullback carrying one. We should struggle against any team with that all at once.
If warrington can't beat us now they have not progressed under Smith at all.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:54 am  

Saint Simon wrote:

If they can't beat us now, when can they?, with our current team i.e. starting hooker, both starting props, only centre and playmaking forward (and best tackler) injured and fullback carrying one. We should struggle against any team with that all at once.
If warrington can't beat us now they have not progressed under Smith at all.

Wrong anything can happen in just one game you judge progress over a period of say 10-15 games not just one, also those players out this weekend may well be back the week after.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:17 am  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

What happens when/if he still feels that, but in reality he doesn't?

Almost all players think they can go on longer than they can performing at a high level.

I suppose Scully would be a good example of this,
But I think most people could agree, if KC wants another year, He deserves one?

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:45 am  

saintcj wrote:

I suppose Scully would be a good example of this,
But I think most people could agree, if KC wants another year, He deserves one?

Exactly. If KC wants one more year he should be offered one, albeit at a much reduced rate or a dual player/coach role.

For me the priority is getting Scott Moore established as Saints hooker. I take he's got a contract for next season? If he's not, I'd say it might be time to call a day on KC.

: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:53 am  

Saddened! wrote:

Exactly. If KC wants one more year he should be offered one, albeit at a much reduced rate or a dual player/coach role.

For me the priority is getting Scott Moore established as Saints hooker. I take he's got a contract for next season? If he's not, I'd say it might be time to call a day on KC.

If the priority is in getting Moore established, keeping Cunningham effectively reduces the number of games Moore has to form an understanding with his team mates.

When we were semi-pro you could argue there was a place for sentiment in the sport. But fully-pro? Not a chance.

If we want to show our respect to Cunningham for all the great years he's helped us to - build a statue, or name a stand in the new stadium after him. Giving him the opportunity to become a shadow of his former self isn't respectful in any way.