Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:32 pm  

I agree he's been playing well,defence is good and the pass to Lyne was top draw,I hope there's another season for him........plus he picks the lad up every day......saves me and his mum a job

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:24 pm  

snowie wrote:

I don't think its always down to contract talks why he had a good game its more motivation that has come from Tim that helped him pick his game up

I agree. They form a good half back partnership & their styles of play complement each other.

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Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:54 pm  

I think Smith gives him time he needs in the ball.
The ball comes accurate and fast which allows him to run or put the pass in.
His pass is a slow one which balances well with Smith but on it's own it just looks to slow play down.

Strong in defence too.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:00 pm  

Just hope he can keep his form, dont think hes ever let the team down. It will be interesting if his form dips, he will soon become an old git who should be shipped out.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:32 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

Good player and has at least another season in him.

I agree. He's no speed merchant (never was) but has other qualities required of a SO and a good enough goalkicker.
He seems to keep himself fit so why not give him another year.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:48 pm  

sandaltrinityfan wrote:

I agree. He's no speed merchant (never was) but has other qualities required of a SO and a good enough goalkicker.
He seems to keep himself fit so why not give him another year.

Agreed, coming up for 300 career appearances with 95 tries as well. Good experience to have around the place.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:04 am  

Said before if you have the match dvd take a look back at them and he has saved a fair amount of certain trys with his positional sense being in the right place at the right time when hes played stand off.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:05 pm  

I thought I'd resurrect this thread about Paul Sykes after reading some of the comments about him on the Sammut discussion which I think are harsh and also seem to contradict a general good feeling about him only 4 weeks ago.

We need strength in depth which he would provide if signed up for another year although the rumour is that he hasn't been offered another 1 year deal?

Sykes can cover 1,3,4 and 6 and we've been short in decent backs this year. I understand Hall may be seen as the younger replacement.

Lamps Boys comments are quite apt.

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:14 pm  

Sadly his best years are behind him and it is probably time to use the salary cap on others. We can only carry so many experienced players and I bet all of you would prefer we use some of the savings trying to retain Smith which this move suggests is a possibility

Re: Sykes, age does not weary him : Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:18 pm  

Think Sykes would make a good L/F.