I still don't really understand those having a go at the signings. Most of the 'Championship players' we signed are young with a view to the future but adding to the depth of the squad. Macdonald is the exception because he's clearly way above Championship standard, but Roberts, Hooley, McDonnell, Ruan and Warren were never intended to play most weeks, except maybe McDonnell.
So was Sangare (a player with the potential to be something really different). Lisone has been a bit underwhelming but its not at all unusual for coaches to bring in players they know. Sometimes it works, others not (Furner-Lolohea for example...). Olpherts was an odd signing and may not be playing well but was signed from SL.
As for players Smith let go? I don't think we miss any of them except maybe Hardaker as reserve fullback and Leeming. Sutcliffe and Dwyer helped Hull beat us - to nobody's surprise - but Hull are 2 wins from 7 games. The rest are either past it (Briscoe, Thompson, Prior), crocked (Walker), bog average (Mellor) or haven't done much to suggest they would get in the squad (Mustapha, Broadbent).
I'd take the ins over the outs any day of the week. The reason we're inconsistent and losing is down to the team as a whole, and particularly our highest paid players, who seem far too often to be among our worst performers when we lose.
