Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:50 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I’m not sure we do need the depth Spook.

We have contracted for next year…

Murphy
Kershaw
Taufua
Lineham

Pretty sure 4 wingers is sufficient. I like the look of Evans but I wouldn’t retain him unless we could free up Linehams contract or a portion of it somewhere.

Seriously?

I'd never play Lineham again and I'd sign Evans in a heart beat, ten time the player on desire alone.

We are going to have to take the financial hit on Lineham unless some sucker wants him (do us a favour Chessy). What we don't have to do is compound the error by playing him.

One of the cardinal sins of any pro team sport is playing a player purely because you are paying him a lot of money. It's a mistake more often made by fans and directors than coaches, but I'm hopeful that won't happen with us.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:58 am  

vastman wrote:

Seriously?

I'd never play Lineham again and I'd sign Evans in a heart beat, ten time the player on desire alone.

We are going to have to take the financial hit on Lineham unless some sucker wants him (do us a favour Chessy). What we don't have to do is compound the error by playing him.

One of the cardinal sins of any pro team sport is playing a player purely because you are paying him a lot of money. It's a mistake more often made by fans and directors than coaches, but I'm hopeful that won't happen with us.

I’m not saying I’d play him over the other 3. He would be back up if we were unable to free up his salary or place. It may be just as foolish to sign a 5th winger up with 4 currently signed. If it was a choice between Evans and Lineham I’d go Evans but it’s not that simple.

Starting wingers next season for me would be Murphy and Kershaw. We have got in the habit of winning with them and both for me have gone great. The dilemma for me is where we play Taufua.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:04 am  

vastman wrote:

Seriously?

I'd never play Lineham again and I'd sign Evans in a heart beat, ten time the player on desire alone.

We are going to have to take the financial hit on Lineham unless some sucker wants him (do us a favour Chessy). What we don't have to do is compound the error by playing him.

One of the cardinal sins of any pro team sport is playing a player purely because you are paying him a lot of money. It's a mistake more often made by fans and directors than coaches, but I'm hopeful that won't happen with us.

Spot on !!!!! a player who can shirk not making a single tackle in 80 minutes will do more harm than good hanging around the club. Totally agree take the hit and keep well away.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 10:46 am  

Hope I never see Lineham again - in a Wakey shirt or another shirt for that matter. Bloke is a waste of space who has taken the mickey out of this club.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:59 pm  

Now let’s make some noise for the Lads
We've now SOLD OUT of our allocation of tickets for tomorrow night!
If you haven't got your ticket yet, you can get yours at the John Smith's Stadium tomorrow night.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:34 pm  

It seems from recent communications we are keen to sign Shaul...

With it being on record about the cuts in spending.....I know we've shifted a lot of salary cap with the departures...but I do wonder in an attempt to save money whether we'll try out Jowitt at 6 next season?

He's without doubt for me the best passer of the ball at the club....his kicking game is improving...he's an excellent goalkicker as back up to Lino and defensively he's got a lot better...you only have to look at the highlights from the last couple of games to see he has the quality to open up defences and supply that killer pass and also has a knack of supporting a breaking player...

If funds are tight and spent better in other positions I may be ok with Jowitt and Lino as halves, Shaul at full back and Gaskell as cover...

Be interesting to see how we play it...

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Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:37 pm  

As cover, sure. As starting So? I'd want someone with experience who can lead.

Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:41 pm  

Well if we sign Shaul I can't see us signing a half back...

1 pivot out in Miller won't equal 2 in with Shaul and another...

I don't see it anyway?

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Re: Huddersfield up next : Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:05 pm  

upthecats wrote:

Well if we sign Shaul I can't see us signing a half back...

1 pivot out in Miller won't equal 2 in with Shaul and another...

I don't see it anyway?

We've got TJ, Tupou, Miller, Fifita, Arona and Batch wages to spend.

I'd be happy to spend all Fifita on a new prop, Arona I'd spend on a 13, half TJ to boost Murphy, same with Hall. Tupou's on Shaul, Miller + Ayden on a quality stand off and Batch on a young forward, probably a prop
And if we can off load Lineham I'd use on another forward

Re: Huddersfield up next : Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:57 am  

upthecats wrote:

It seems from recent communications we are keen to sign Shaul...

With it being on record about the cuts in spending.....I know we've shifted a lot of salary cap with the departures...but I do wonder in an attempt to save money whether we'll try out Jowitt at 6 next season?

He's without doubt for me the best passer of the ball at the club....his kicking game is improving...he's an excellent goalkicker as back up to Lino and defensively he's got a lot better...you only have to look at the highlights from the last couple of games to see he has the quality to open up defences and supply that killer pass and also has a knack of supporting a breaking player...

If funds are tight and spent better in other positions I may be ok with Jowitt and Lino as halves, Shaul at full back and Gaskell as cover...

Be interesting to see how we play it...

I don't normally get involved in recruitment, and as much as I don't mind Shaul I'd be disappointed if they signed him over Max