Re: Epalahame Lauaki : Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:36 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I could just about understand the Thomas signing because he'd be worth more to us off the field then on it with the press he'd bring to the club. He would probably take Karl Pryce's place in the squad and with him not even being trusted to hold down a squad place with us anyone would be an improvement.

I can only assume that if Thomas arrives at Wigan - and it's looking like he's going to - he'll be here as part of a publicity stunt to attract interest in Wales, much like Hanley famously 'signing' for the London Monarchs.

Given that it's rumoured he won't cost us anything, I see no harm in registering him, but I can't see him ever performing on the field at the level we play at (not at the age of 37!!!), and I firmly hope it doesn't send the likes of Stefan Marsh elsewhere.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:50 pm  

Official according to Sky Sports News.
One of the biggest names in rugby joins one of the biggest clubs.

Re: Epalahame Lauaki : Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:32 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

I can only assume that if Thomas arrives at Wigan - and it's looking like he's going to - he'll be here as part of a publicity stunt to attract interest in Wales, much like Hanley famously 'signing' for the London Monarchs.

Given that it's rumoured he won't cost us anything, I see no harm in registering him, but I can't see him ever performing on the field at the level we play at (not at the age of 37!!!), and I firmly hope it doesn't send the likes of Stefan Marsh elsewhere.

To be fair if Marsh (or Goulding perform) they will be in the team. If Thomas performs then he will be in the team, and that's how it has to be.
Centre is a position in which we don't have much decent cover, and that is the reason I believe Thomas has been signed, plus he's not costing us anything, and will be taking Pryces place.

It's was what I was explaining in my "famous" pm

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:38 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

Official according to Sky Sports News.
One of the biggest names in rugby joins one of the biggest clubs.

Thanks for that. Thought i was going nuts i glimpsed it rather quickly going through on Skysports.

Nothing on anyother sites atm though.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:41 pm  

dont see the problem with the Thomas signing to be honest (first names aside). one of the best known rugby onion players of all time joining the biggest club in rugby league. Great publicity for us!!!

IF he works his way into the team ahead of the others 'home grown' lads then fair play to him

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:41 pm  

Its all about squad depth next year, I'd love to see us sign a half back and a prop/second row

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:44 pm  

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:

Its all about squad depth next year, I'd love to see us sign a half back and a prop/second row

think you missed out "decent" in the statement

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:07 pm  

Expect an announcement that you've signed Thomas in the next couple of weeks.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:11 pm  

BackrowSaint wrote:

Expect an announcement that you've signed Thomas in the next couple of weeks.

You missed the 10 page thread on it then?

Re: Epalahame Lauaki : Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:59 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

To be fair if Marsh (or Goulding perform) they will be in the team. If Thomas performs then he will be in the team, and that's how it has to be.
Centre is a position in which we don't have much decent cover, and that is the reason I believe Thomas has been signed, plus he's not costing us anything, and will be taking Pryces place.

It's was what I was explaining in my "famous" pm

Hope you didn't mind my wind up /Deflection of attention Rogues...