Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:00 pm  

dboy wrote:

Who would you leave out of our 17, in order to put him in?

Ah, because of course I said he'd be walking straight into the matchday 19.
There's rumours or fact that Arona is leaving, we could be in for George King, so I was more looking to next season but if Thompson is available at the right price, would be good cover for the remainder of the season.
But as I initially pointed out, there's a rumour he's off to Leeds.
That ok for you?

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:03 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

All this boosting of squads before the middle 8's, disgraceful! Surely it's not in the spirit of the game. I expect Eddie to condemned all perpetrators of this scandalous act at every opportunity during the live games

Absolutely!!! I expect unreserved condemnation for all

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:05 pm  

FickleFingerOfFate wrote:

Ah, because of course I said he'd be walking straight into the matchday 19.
There's rumours or fact that Arona is leaving, we could be in for George King, so I was more looking to next season but if Thompson is available at the right price, would be good cover for the remainder of the season.
But as I initially pointed out, there's a rumour he's off to Leeds.
That ok for you?

No, you rudely cocked your nose when I said he wouldn’t improve our team.

If we are to step up next year, our additions need to be better than what we have, not just squad players.

You think replacing Arona with him would be a good move??

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:17 pm  

dboy wrote:

No, you rudely cocked your nose when I said he wouldn’t improve our team.

If we are to step up next year, our additions need to be better than what we have, not just squad players.

You think replacing Arona with him would be a good move??

Sorry to hurt your feelings!
It's about economics, we now can't afford Arona, which happens at a club like ours.
A bit like when we signed Grix and Wilkes from Widnes when they went into liquidation, after their deals were up we couldn't offer what the wanted.
Thompson is a local product, who goes about his business unspectacularly and is a solid performer.
Would I replace Arona with Thompson? Depends on how high Aronas quota spot is valued and if we're in for George King, what's the difference between him and Thompson?

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:20 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

All this boosting of squads before the middle 8's, disgraceful! Surely it's not in the spirit of the game. I expect Eddie to condemned all perpetrators of this scandalous act at every opportunity during the live games

Was just thinking the same myself, although the silence appears to be deafening at present!

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:26 pm  

King will be cheap compared to Thompson and will be a project player, with real potential. Thompson will be expensive and his abilities are well known.

In a Superleague with at least 3 clubs genuinely struggling all year, ask yourself why no-one else has been in for him.

Let me help. It’s because he’s an overpaid and limited player. He wouldn’t be anything more than a squad player at any top 8 club.

He will be on more than Arona too!

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:35 pm  

dboy wrote:

King will be cheap compared to Thompson and will be a project player, with real potential. Thompson will be expensive and his abilities are well known.

In a Superleague with at least 3 clubs genuinely struggling all year, ask yourself why no-one else has been in for him.

Let me help. It’s because he’s an overpaid and limited player. He wouldn’t be anything more than a squad player at any top 8 club.

He will be on more than Arona too!

Could it be that Leigh's financial woes have just come to light?
Probably overpaid because Leigh have made him that?
Thought we had a project player in Jordan Crowther, without having to go to Warrington?
You obviously know a lot more than I do and that's why I bowed to your superior knowledge.

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:41 pm  

Anyway if Leeds have signed Thompson, we'll see what sort of player he is.

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:47 pm  

I’d keep Crowther before Thompson any day of the week.

Re: Danny Brough and other rumours : Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:20 pm  

FickleFingerOfFate wrote:

Sorry to hurt your feelings!
It's about economics, we now can't afford Arona, which happens at a club like ours.
A bit like when we signed Grix and Wilkes from Widnes when they went into liquidation, after their deals were up we couldn't offer what the wanted.
Thompson is a local product, who goes about his business unspectacularly and is a solid performer.
Would I replace Arona with Thompson? Depends on how high Aronas quota spot is valued and if we're in for George King, what's the difference between him and Thompson?

What makes you think we can't afford Arona?
Isn't it more and case of needing the quota place because we're looking for an overseas half-back? Not by choice, but he's the only quota player out of contract. Only a rumour up to now anyway. We'll find out soon enough.