Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:37 pm  

I hope Croft gets another game as I think he's steadily improved with each appearance this year after his long layoff. He's built up a hell of a physique and is way ahead of the young lad he was when he went out on loans.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:47 pm  

Brilliant from Prince Buster........,.........,"give then a dug out chair as a momento"

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:04 pm  

phe13 wrote:

No room for Kay?
Can cover a variety of positions.

The reason I left him out is he’s just returned from injury and there’s no need to risk him on a short turnaround when he may be a bit sore etc. Plus it’s an idea opportunity to see Bowes get a extended run.

Kay would be straight in vs Hudds.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:05 pm  

PopTart wrote:

You doubting him.....not 'people'

He isn't my first, or even 5th choice but he's a contracted player who plays in a position in which we may struggle.
I seem to remember you calling Willie out for playing Croft too but he's doing OK now.
Let's just give Willie the chance to rotate his team in a week with 3 games and see what happens.

That’s not true, why not read the original thread. Plenty doubting after the Toulouse debacle. Opinions are one thing PT but re-writing history is not on. I fully accept what I wrote and stand by it but so did others. Suggest you show fairness to all shades of opinion.

Personally hope your belief in the bloke pays off, I’m not into cutting my nose off to spite my face. Right or wrong what I said at the time was valid and you know it.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:09 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

I hope Croft gets another game as I think he's steadily improved with each appearance this year after his long layoff. He's built up a hell of a physique and is way ahead of the young lad he was when he went out on loans.

Vastly improved player, I’d chose him above Gaskell and Lyne on current form.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:12 pm  

vastman wrote:

That’s not true, why not read the original thread. Plenty doubting after the Toulouse debacle. Opinions are one thing PT but re-writing history is not on. I fully accept what I wrote and stand by it but so did others. Suggest you show fairness to all shades of opinion.

Personally hope your belief in the bloke pays off, I’m not into cutting my nose off to spite my face. Right or wrong what I said at the time was valid and you know it.

I’d love to know the five players currently in front of him, Deary me. He’s better than Gaskell and playing better than Lyne was before injury and Taufu is a winger mainly. On form he’s number 2 to a fair mind.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:26 pm  

vastman wrote:

I’d love to know the five players currently in front of him, Deary me. He’s better than Gaskell and playing better than Lyne was before injury and Taufu is a winger mainly. On form he’s number 2 to a fair mind.

I would point out that it is difficult to ascertain Croft’s full ability because the recent games have been up against weakened teams which to be fair is the only reason he got into the squad for us. This could also be the argument for the impact Gaskell has seen at centre.

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:45 pm  

Oh no! Tom Grant ref. Thats put a damper on things

[PopTart]

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:49 pm  

vastman wrote:

That’s not true, why not read the original thread. Plenty doubting after the Toulouse debacle. Opinions are one thing PT but re-writing history is not on. I fully accept what I wrote and stand by it but so did others. Suggest you show fairness to all shades of opinion.

Personally hope your belief in the bloke pays off, I’m not into cutting my nose off to spite my face. Right or wrong what I said at the time was valid and you know it.

You think Minns is better than Gaskell? Wow.

Anyway, you didn't say 'at the time' you said "Poching can't coach"

Re: Saints game : Sun Aug 28, 2022 5:00 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I would point out that it is difficult to ascertain Croft’s full ability because the recent games have been up against weakened teams which to be fair is the only reason he got into the squad for us.

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.