Jax wrote:
Really good point. Ratchford's a young player and the coaching situation at Salford this year can't be helping his development. Smith obviously sees something in him and he seems to be able to get the best out of players.
I have to say I'm more excited about Ratchford coming to us than I was when we signed Atkins.
Although most Wire fans seemed quite pleased that we were getting Atkins, I didn't really rate him, I thought he was a poor replacement for Gleeson and offered nothing other than being a big lad who ran straight. If I'm honest I saw him as the next Karl Pryce. However I have become a real Atkins fan since he has been playing for us, I think he's more Senior than Pryce, and I think his game has come on a lot under Tony Smith.
Same with Bridge who was already with us but I was ready to get rid of because I thought he was one of those lads who was hyped up as a junior but would end up being passed around clubs like Salford and Wakey once he left us, but since Smith has been here he has been top class as well.
I know if I was a young player with talent wanting to get the best out of my ability I'd be looking to play under Tony Smith without a doubt.
