Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:13 pm  

Bigpev wrote:

good to see he admits to meeting Tony Smith, more tapping than a shunters yard.

When he was with the England squad...what do you want Smith to do, just speak to Warrington players??

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:29 pm  

Ordsall Quays Red wrote:

When he was with the England squad...what do you want Smith to do, just speak to Warrington players??

Or potential Warrington players...

I'm sure Tony Smith is professional enough not to go on the tap, but it does make you wonder.

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:03 pm  

TheButcher wrote:

Or potential Warrington players...

I'm sure Tony Smith is professional enough not to go on the tap, but it does make you wonder.

spoke to Myler as well

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:22 pm  

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Bigpev wrote:

TheButcher wrote:

Or potential Warrington players...

I'm sure Tony Smith is professional enough not to go on the tap, but it does make you wonder.

spoke to Myler as well

Spoke to Ryan Atkins from Wakefield , he was a veritable pied piper during his time as National Coach.
can't blame him ,

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:26 pm  

filesy wrote:

I have 2 Sons playing at Salford, if they asked for my advice, which they probably wouldnt, i would definitely advise them to stay put, i can only see exciting things happening at Salford over the next few years, with the new stadium, the seemingly new fab coach and all the great coaches at the academy. Maybe Steph is a little too old for this and wants too fast track now, my boys are younger and i beleive are going to benefit massively by the new adventures ahead. I wish Steph all the luck in the world and thank him for his services during his time with us, there are plenty of lads coming through to step into his shoes. Onwards and upwards, only good times ahead.

Cheers! hopefully they see it as an opportunity ,from the academy -18 games I've seen plenty of promise ,

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 7:18 pm  

I think we need to put things into perspective, Ratchford feels like he wants to challenge for honours and to be fair to him at this stage of his career he would be foolish not to go with his ambition. Its disappointing but to be honest i don't think he will be missed that much he is an exciting talent but by no means the finished article. For me i want players that are busting a gut to pull on that red shirt and has the passion and desire to take us to greater heights, anybody that wants to coast along can go now. I hope MP can change the philosophy at this great club because i for one am sick of seeing players sign for one last pay day i want hungry ,ambitious and honest players not tired old carthorses or greedy young things. That is the only way we will progress.

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:36 pm  

CavendishStreet wrote:

I think we need to put things into perspective, Ratchford feels like he wants to challenge for honours and to be fair to him at this stage of his career he would be foolish not to go with his ambition. Its disappointing but to be honest i don't think he will be missed that much he is an exciting talent but by no means the finished article. For me i want players that are busting a gut to pull on that red shirt and has the passion and desire to take us to greater heights, anybody that wants to coast along can go now. I hope MP can change the philosophy at this great club because i for one am sick of seeing players sign for one last pay day i want hungry ,ambitious and honest players not tired old carthorses or greedy young things. That is the only way we will progress.

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:47 pm  

If you think Tony Smith never tapped players up whilst he was England coach then you must also think that the Crusaders owners are good for rugby league and the people running our game at the RFL are all stand up honest chaps lol.

Re: Ratchford : Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:07 pm  

CavendishStreet wrote:

I think we need to put things into perspective, Ratchford feels like he wants to challenge for honours and to be fair to him at this stage of his career he would be foolish not to go with his ambition. Its disappointing but to be honest i don't think he will be missed that much he is an exciting talent but by no means the finished article. For me i want players that are busting a gut to pull on that red shirt and has the passion and desire to take us to greater heights, anybody that wants to coast along can go now. I hope MP can change the philosophy at this great club because i for one am sick of seeing players sign for one last pay day i want hungry ,ambitious and honest players not tired old carthorses or greedy young things. That is the only way we will progress.

What he said.

Good luck Ratch, sorry to see him leave but we move on, just like we've done many times before and will do many times again. I just hope to god that our own numpties don't start with the abuse and boo's. This move isn't about greed, it's about ambition and the chance to win things and better himself. No ill feeling towards him whatsoever.

Re: Ratchford : Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:21 am  

N.K.O.T.T wrote:

Break a leg...

What were you saying about integrity?