Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:06 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I think a loan stint in the Championship would do him the world if good.

Agreed. Especially if the plans are to play Hood/Kay predominately.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:02 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

Bowes is an easy target in defence, he gives up easy yards after contact. The Huddersfield game at the end of last season was a prime example. Way too lightweight to play loose at present.

Strange as when I’ve watched he’s been pretty strong in his defence and often following up consecutive tackles.

I assume your on about the game when he got a tackle wrong and took a head knock and fell off but that wasn’t the norm from what I see.

I’m not saying he should play 13 just that he has in reserves and can if emergency cover is needed.

Again, he’s a young adult and another pre season under his belt and he will improve again physically.

I’ve watched him in reserves and first team and I certainly haven’t witnessed him being a weak link in defence.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:57 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Strange as when I’ve watched he’s been pretty strong in his defence and often following up consecutive tackles.

I assume your on about the game when he got a tackle wrong and took a head knock and fell off but that wasn’t the norm from what I see.

I’m not saying he should play 13 just that he has in reserves and can if emergency cover is needed.

Again, he’s a young adult and another pre season under his belt and he will improve again physically.

I’ve watched him in reserves and first team and I certainly haven’t witnessed him being a weak link in defence.

He makes the tackles but loses the collision. If you watch watch Huddersfield game back they targeted him. They made yards after the collision and nearly always finished on their front for a quick PTB. It's similar with Kay, but a lot of fans get blinded blinded couple of decent scoots from dummy half. Hood is much stronger in defence.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:14 pm  

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Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:55 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

He makes the tackles but loses the collision. If you watch watch Huddersfield game back they targeted him. They made yards after the collision and nearly always finished on their front for a quick PTB. It's similar with Kay, but a lot of fans get blinded blinded couple of decent scoots from dummy half. Hood is much stronger in defence.

So one game then, I’ve watched him plenty and his defence is fine.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:00 pm  

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Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:26 pm  

vastman wrote:

So one game then, I’ve watched him plenty and his defence is fine.

Where do you think we need to strengthen ahead of the season? Or do you think we could put out a competitive 17 from what we've already got?

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:31 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Apparently Hull interested in him. Do keep up .

Need to buy a phone with more memory to add to the list of prospective signings I want

Cas lost interest when Wallace wanted £100,000 a year. Games gone mad.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:40 pm  

newgroundb4wakey wrote:

Cas lost interest when Wallace wanted £100,000 a year. Games gone mad.

You might need think about changing your username.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

Where do you think we need to strengthen ahead of the season? Or do you think we could put out a competitive 17 from what we've already got?

Thats a fair question and I am sure Vasty will answer. However in looking at the squad so far even without reference to the forwards the backs look pretty thin to me.
Correct me if I am wrong , but taking stock we only have two half backs and one is a totally unknown quantity at SL level.
We have four wingers so OK there
two centres
one full back
Plus one utility player, the injury prone Gaskill who can cover half, centre or FB but in my opinion not very good in any of those roles.
Unless I have overlooked some, I would say we certainly need 3 more signings at the very least in the backs