: Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:41 am  

sally cinnamon wrote:

not since Calderwood emerged, and before that, David Hodgson

I don't recall anyone outside of their respective clubs getting that excited about either of those two.

: Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:50 am  

Id have him at K.R in the blink of an eye.
The only winger since Offiah that would have scored that try down the wing in the cup against us.
If he can develop the rest if his game,he will be a star.

: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:15 pm  

Kevin Penny's my new favourite player.

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:50 am  

Seriously, do some people just look at the scorers?

From what I have seen, whilst Penny has raw speed and good finishing ability, his overall game is currently well below average.

Admittedly, he could improve, but I do not think the guy will ever become an international winger, and the hype the guy is getting is simply ridiculous.

But maybe I'm wrong... and he will keep Matt King on the bench next year as Penny is able to play all four three quarter spots.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:59 am  

The Original Moaner wrote:

Seriously, do some people just look at the scorers?
From what I have seen, whilst Penny has raw speed and good finishing ability, his overall game is currently well below average.

Admittedly, he could improve, but I do not think the guy will ever become an international winger, and the hype the guy is getting is simply ridiculous.

But maybe I'm wrong... and he will keep Matt King on the bench next year as Penny is able to play all four three quarter spots.

oh, you'll be basing that on that ball steal that danny mcguire did 5 week ago, and he's not put a foot wrong since.

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:06 am  

getdowncatpissman wrote:

oh, you'll be basing that on that ball steal that danny mcguire did 5 week ago, and he's not put a foot wrong since.

Nope. I'll be basing it on his awful performance against Saints, where he looked so far out of his depth that he would drown in a toddler's pool.

Like I say, the kid has potential. There is no denying that, but I am not convinced he is as good as is being made out.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:17 am  

The Original Moaner wrote:

Nope. I'll be basing it on his awful performance against Saints, where he looked so far out of his depth that he would drown in a toddler's pool.

Like I say, the kid has potential. There is no denying that, but I am not convinced he is as good as is being made out.

He didn't have an awful game against saints, don't seem to recall him letting us down despite being targeted.

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:33 am  

I hope we're not going to return to the bad days of racial stereotypes when post arrival of Offiah every SL chairman rushed to buy black wingers because they all 'obviously' must be fast.

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:38 am  

getdowncatpissman wrote:

He didn't have an awful game against saints, don't seem to recall him letting us down despite being targeted.

Clearly you hold your players to lower standards than us

: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:40 am  

Mugwump wrote:

I hope we're not going to return to the bad days of racial stereotypes when post arrival of Offiah every SL chairman rushed to buy black wingers because they all 'obviously' must be fast.

I think you do a grave dis-service to every RL scout in the land and should seriously consider editing your post.