Re: New squad member incoming : Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:44 am  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

Personally think we're covered with 'middles' but appreciate some of these signings may be with a view to 2025 recruitment with Pitts, Ashurst, Griffin and Bowden not getting any younger , however we may end up with too many non-fed players if we get back into SL, or at least leave us little room to bring in proven quality.

I've thought that too. Who'd be a coach.

Bain and Walmsley Scotland internationals. Whats the ruling these days, with players like those who may habe a dual pasport?

Re: New squad member incoming : Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:50 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

I've thought that too. Who'd be a coach.

Bain and Walmsley Scotland internationals. Whats the ruling these days, with players like those who may habe a dual pasport?

Doesn't matter anymore, if they haven't had 3(?) or more years in the academy system either here or in France they're classed as non fed trained.

Re: New squad member incoming : Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:09 am  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

Doesn't matter anymore, if they haven't had 3(?) or more years in the academy system either here or in France they're classed as non fed trained.

Thanks for confirming that. I just couldn't remember.

Re: New squad member incoming : Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:42 pm  

With luck we may be playing 40 matches this season if all goes to plan. With that in mind I can understand the need for another forward. Injury cover and squad rotation my well be the order of the day.

Re: New squad member incoming : Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:42 pm  

Ben Nakubawaii maybe?

Leigh wanting to sign another overseas player but are max quote.

Read an article saying some expression s of interest from Championship sides.

Re: New squad member incoming : Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:30 pm  

I’d be looking for an old fashioned Loose Forward/Stand Off
Someone in the mould of John Joyner, Paul Cook or Joe Westerman with the physicality to play in the pack but enough of a footballer to move to 6 when needed.

Re: New squad member incoming : Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:05 pm  

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PoRrHB81w In the first 5 mins of this Craig Harrison says he’s met ME and describes the rumours of next years signings.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PoRrHB81w In the first 5 mins of this Craig Harrison says he’s met ME and describes the rumours of next years signings.

Re: New squad member incoming : Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:14 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

I’d be looking for an old fashioned Loose Forward/Stand Off
Someone in the mould of John Joyner, Paul Cook or Joe Westerman with the physicality to play in the pack but enough of a footballer to move to 6 when needed.

I’m not so sure the two are as interchangeable these days in the modern game as they were. I’d much prefer an exclusive half or a 13/prop with size and some hands.

Just because Wrsterman can fill in the odd game at halfback doesn’t make him a good option there.

These days you see more of a full back/half back combination. Field/french/Miller/Hampshire.

At 13 we have Pitts, Cozza, Bain so are reasonably okay there.

So long as the player incoming adds to the starting team and will be of good quality to enhance the team I’m fine with any position.

Re: New squad member incoming : Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:13 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PoRrHB81w
In the first 5 mins of this Craig Harrison says he’s met ME and describes the rumours of next years signings.

By the sounds of it we’ve signed some crackers to come on stream for next season , never heard him so upbeat about a club , seeing as he’s done his best to lighten us of some of our finest youngsters over the last couple of seasons or so .