Tricky2309 wrote:
With all the injuries we have in this department at the moment, wondered if a potential short term loan signing of the young Half Back from Wigan (Tomkins) could be a solution. Doesn't look like Noble is going to give him a game anytime soon, and I know the Wigan fans think he should be playing.
Could be a win win situation (same as Halley)
Jon H, I know you are a Wigan fan, whats your view on him and his likely availability?
Wigan refused to loan Tomkins out last year to Cas i think, it was an on off deal that caused a real stink between Brian Noble and Ian Lenagan, resulting in a last minute about turn and Sam not going.
I would be very suprised to see him go out on loan this year, even though in my eyes if he is not playing first team at Wigan (which i think he should be) he is not developing as he is far far ahead of anything in the reserves, and i include Eastmond in that. Sadly it will not happen though, but with a bit of luck when Noble is sacked he will get his chance, given Nobles reluctance to play junior talent unless his hand is forced, he only picked Sean Ainscough due to an injury crisis who was our star player vs Cas and the same with Joel Tomkins last year.
Eastmond i think is too close to first team selection to be going out on loan, i expect he will get some signifcant game time with Saints in the not too distant.