Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:18 pm  

I hated Richie Mathers when he was a player, and it turned out he was a pr!ck off the field as well getting involved in betting scandals.
I cannot believe I'm going to have to sit and watch him in a Bulls shirt next season. I'm actually embarrassed that we've signed him.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:20 pm  

HamsterChops wrote:

I've yet to see one Bulls fan praising this signing. Hardly torn opinion eh?

I hope it doesn't affect that last push for season ticket sales if so many of our fans are unhappy with it.

Wont budge tickets.
He has been poor for years.
If this is supposed to be a confidence boost then I suggest ferres goes to see a doctor and have his head examined.
Also, was it a betting scandal he was involved in ? Not the kind of player you want around youngsters is he

As a side note, what a contrast, talk of Anthony minichello a few hours ago goes to matters haha

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:21 pm  

To be fair, Mathers has always denied the betting allegations hasn't he? I know the ban stuck, which usually means there's something to it, but I'm pretty sure he's always refuted it.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:24 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Hope it's not Laffranchi. He was past it 2 years ago.

Still hope it's wasn't laffranchi?

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:28 pm  

Bit of a let down if I'm honest.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:39 pm  

HamsterChops wrote:

To be fair, Mathers has always denied the betting allegations hasn't he? I know the ban stuck, which usually means there's something to it, but I'm pretty sure he's always refuted it.

I'm pretty sure most people in prison deny their crimes when asked.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:43 pm  

Well I'm pretty pleased with the signing. I know he's getting on abit and not the fastest but he is an extremely experienced player and despite scoring ''THAT'' TRY at Magic Weekend few years ago I think he will be great for us.

Might mean Oscar plays 7 especially if Jacks doesn't get a contract.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:46 pm  

josefw wrote:

I'm pretty sure most people in prison deny their crimes when asked.

To be fair to Mathers regarding the betting scandal, all he did was inform his mates at Wakefield that London were sending a young, weakened team to play at Leigh in the cup last season. Can't see much wrong with that to be honest

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:52 pm  

Nope.

Never liked him at Leeds, thought he was a poor SL FB, then he got worse and retired...why do we now think he's better than other options already in the squad??? Thomas and Campbell would be preferable or a loan signing of some other hot shot young FB from a SL club looking to get some game time.

Waste of cap space given that we still dont have a scrum half on the books. Shocking squad recruitment at times over the past year.

I'm hoping Thomas takes his opportunity and keeps the spot.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:53 pm  

Not impressed

How long before we see Oscar Thomas shipped out on dual-reg, whilst Mathers gets picked every week regardless of performances?