: Wed May 27, 2009 11:29 am  

WHERESYERBALL wrote:

Typical of many Leigh fans my mate said he's crap. Just exactly who would the majority of leigh fans be happy with? I don't think anyone would make them happy, i admit that over the last few years since Nanyn was at Swinton i've called him, mainly because i realised that he is exactly the kind of player we have wanted just watch how many breaks he makes and tries Stanton scores now. When the other new arrivals apear we may fin ourselves knocking the mighty Halifax off their pearch!

Stanton will score zilch with Nanyn, he's a great NL plaTer and points machine BUT YOU WONDER WHY? He never passes the thing! Not that it makes much difference mind!

: Wed May 27, 2009 12:26 pm  

I've never rated him at other clubs, but we'll see how he does for us. He hasn't played in this league for abit now and dare I say it's alot tougher than it was in it's past years.

: Wed May 27, 2009 1:32 pm  

Never rated Nanyn and it's not a good signing for us IMHO. From what I've seen of him against us he went missing far too often in big games and contributed to McCormack's bottler tag. I guess now we'll find out if that was really down to coaching or not. IMHO in a very young squad we need players who'll stand up & lead by example, and I just don't see Nanyn as that sort of player. Also, if this is a case of bringing in a kicker to help with a decision about our full-back spot then IMHO that would appear like we were about to make another poor decision.

However, it's only on loan, & he's going to pull on a Leyth shirt, so good luck to him & I hope he proves me wrong. And trying to see some positives, at least now it'll be harder for fans to slag off Marshy & Hobbo's fitness...

: Wed May 27, 2009 1:34 pm  

J20 wrote:

Stanton will score zilch with Nanyn, he's a great NL plaTer and points machine BUT YOU WONDER WHY? He never passes the thing! Not that it makes much difference mind!

Because he is given the ball 10 metres out and is like a bulldozer!

Leyther1, he never went missing in the big games for us. That was Moran.

: Wed May 27, 2009 1:52 pm  

Enjoyed ribbing him whenever he appeared against us. His record suggests he cant be as bad as we have all made out in the past (including myself). My main criticism as always been that he could/should have been better than he actually is and never used his size in defence as I would have liked him to, but could we ask for a better strike player from 20m out? He is not a wingers centre so Stanton and the like may not benefit too much but can slip the ball in the tackle when the opposition are struggling to get him down.

Lets see how much he has benefited from the Quins full time environment and lets hope he does to others what he always seemed to do against us.

Welcome aboard and show the cameras on Thursday what you are made of.

Who said loan players would not come to Leigh?

: Wed May 27, 2009 1:55 pm  

leyther forever wrote:

Enjoyed ribbing him whenever he appeared against us. His record suggests he cant be as bad as we have all made out in the past (including myself). My main criticism as always been that he could/should have been better than he actually is and never used his size in defence as I would have liked him to, but could we ask for a better strike player from 20m out? He is not a wingers centre so Stanton and the like may not benefit too much but can slip the ball in the tackle when the opposition are struggling to get him down.

Lets see how much he has benefited from the Quins full time environment and lets hope he does to others what he always seemed to do against us.

Welcome aboard and show the cameras on Thursday what you are made of.

Who said loan players would not come to Leigh?

Not sure he can run that far

: Wed May 27, 2009 1:58 pm  

manxviking wrote:

Not sure he can run that far

Bit harsh, I would have said that 2 days ago though

: Wed May 27, 2009 2:52 pm  

manxviking wrote:

Because he is given the ball 10 metres out and is like a bulldozer!

Leyther1, he never went missing in the big games for us. That was Moran.

Exactly, remember one game he scored about 4 and Bowman didn't touch the ball on the wing and was having a bit of a strop lol!

Nanyn was our best player in GF vs Castleford!
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How can you rib someone with the scoring record he has? Your VERY lucky to have him and i'd take him back in a second!

: Wed May 27, 2009 3:21 pm  

leyther forever wrote:

Bit harsh, I would have said that 2 days ago though

It was said in love brother

: Wed May 27, 2009 3:53 pm  

Was never a huge fan of Mick Pudyn mainly because he seemed to go missing and underpunched his weight on the defence front. However I think beggars cannot be choosers and you could do worse.

We do need someone who can score points and his record is pretty good, you have to admit.

I am sure most of us will be able to forgive and forget pretty quickly as long as he makes an impact.