[Chris71]

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:40 am  

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:40 am  

GEvans75 wrote:

I know a lot of people who where very sceptical about AP's reasons for buying FC.

With this weeks news I can see why.

Don't say that, Standee will be on soon

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:42 am  

GEvans75 wrote:

I know a lot of people who where very sceptical about AP's reasons for buying FC.

With this weeks news I can see why.

New regime reeks of cheapness so far, not good.



Don't mention the Egyptian.

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:42 am  

Seniors a left centre!

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:43 am  

Garry Brindley Esq. wrote:

If we really had to make a stopgap signing like this, and I don't believe we did, then Senior was the obvious option.

I agree but that's only reason can see this signing suddenly on the announcement of Radford retiring and another forward short

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:43 am  

hullandbroncos wrote:

Maybe they a feel a forward is more of a concern with radders , lauaki , dowes and fitzgibbon all leaving ? Not my opinion but maybe how they see it and will look to bring a forward in and see Martin as the best option without using a quota spot, Just a thought

Martin surely can't have been the answer. Even if they are prioritising the pack, Tony Martin will not offer anything new IMO.

I just don't get this signing whatsoever. I am expecting a big forward signing now, I suspect Martin will have come pretty cheap.

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:44 am  

I hope this signing indicates that Turner will be given the number 3 shirt next year, with Martin being signed as backup should things not work out, or if an 'old head' is needed on that flank (particularly in defense).

The back end of this season Turner looked good, scored and set up a few trys. His build is perfectly suited to the centre spot, and maybe a full off season training in that position will do him the world of good.

Martin will be able to pass on a few things to him, particularly positioning in defense (which I think is his main weakness).

People need to realise it's only a 1 year deal, meaning the club are waiting to see if Turner matures, or waiting for a top class centre to become available. He's a stop gap (just like Phelps was) which will provide much needed backup should either centre get injured.

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:46 am  

Neville Bartos wrote:

I hope this signing indicates that Turner will be given the number 3 shirt next year, with Martin being signed as backup should things not work out, or if an 'old head' is needed on that flank (particularly in defense).

The back end of this season Turner looked good, scored and set up a few trys. His build is perfectly suited to the centre spot, and maybe a full off season training in that position will do him the world of good.

Martin will be able to pass on a few things to him, particularly positioning in defense (which I think is his main weakness).

People need to realise it's only a 1 year deal, meaning the club are waiting to see if Turner matures, or waiting for a top class centre to become available. He's a stop gap (just like Phelps was) which will provide much needed backup should either centre get injured.

Why would it ever mean that Turner would have the 3 shirt? We sign a new centre to play them.

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:46 am  

What the hell is our club playing at here????
Even if a 'stop - gap' it's a smack in the eye for both Whiting and Turner.
How must they feel I wonder?

Re: Tony Martin : Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:47 am  

tommyfromhull wrote:

Martin surely can't have been the answer. Even if they are prioritising the pack, Tony Martin will not offer anything new IMO.

I just don't get this signing whatsoever. I am expecting a big forward signing now, I suspect Martin will have come pretty cheap.

I agree Tom 100% that surely a forward now and a good one at that has to be signed . I meant they probably felt they had to get a centre no matter what but how they ended up with him who knows ?