Re: Player movement thread : Sun Aug 04, 2013 6:10 pm  

Whomever London signs does not matter. The club will continue to underachieve under current management. It will likely be relegated under current management. The only thing that can change the club is a new majority investor with a good business sense and a love of the game. Such a person would get rid of the underachievers in the front office, the back office, and on the field.

Such a person exists. But he has to be made to believe that it is worthwhile putting some of his massive millions into a currently failing scheme.

Re: Player movement thread : Sun Aug 04, 2013 7:06 pm  

I believe we will be at the Stoop which begs the question about Gus and co not only screwing up this year with uncertainty but also next year.

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:33 am  

IMO if at stoop next year, makes you wonder if shutting up shop. See out the season, don't bother moving into any other grounds as only going for another year. Possibly why not many player signings. Talked to a couple of players and they advised they dont even know and also in limbo. Cant believe club dont advise any plans / ideas. Fans forum would be a good idea.

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:39 am  

Is Kaufusi really as bad as you guys are making out? I noticed during your cup semi final that he played the full 80 minutes, and he did the same against Leeds.
He had a hand in a couple of your tries against the Rhinos too iirc.

I was amazed at him playing a full 80 minutes. He's not exactly a spring chicken and is a prop forward by all accounts - surely he would be more effective in 15-20 minute spells off the bench as an impact prop?

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:46 am  

Up until the games you mention we normally get 2 x 10's of him as a prop

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:48 am  

wire quin wrote:

Up until the games you mention we normally get 2 x 10's of him as a prop

Oh right

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:41 pm  

2 x 10s of ambling along ten or twenty metres behind play with his mouth hanging open

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:43 pm  

Nothus wrote:

Is Kaufusi really as bad as you guys are making out? I noticed during your cup semi final that he played the full 80 minutes, and he did the same against Leeds.
He had a hand in a couple of your tries against the Rhinos too iirc.

I was amazed at him playing a full 80 minutes. He's not exactly a spring chicken and is a prop forward by all accounts - surely he would be more effective in 15-20 minute spells off the bench as an impact prop?

When he wants to play, he is easily our best forward. It's a shame he never seems to want too.

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:10 pm  

Euclid wrote:

2 x 10s of ambling along ten or twenty metres behind play with his mouth hanging open

Maybe the new thinking is that he can have a rest when he's earned one.

Re: Player movement thread : Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:19 pm  

Rea, claims today in "League Express" that negotiations continue with Clubb & recruitment is ready for starting?

One person who should not be involved with that recruitment is Rea himself, this season has proven if nothing else, Tony no longer has what it takes.

Another attack from Garry Schofield in his column, it's getting like a worn record, I see Garry similar to Alan Hansen, what have they really done since their playing days ended? but they like to sit in judgement of those who are willing to be involved in the game either coaching or management! Garry again questions how those who support London in Super League are now assessing the current situation. He gets great joy in quoting Dave Hadfield as losing faith in a future for the club. Usually I take up the bait and respond, but these days I see Schofield as a joke, like Ray French, they have never moved with time.