Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:36 am  

If all the rumours came to fruition we'll have about ten names to release!

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:21 am  

1. COCKAYNE
2. FOX
3. COLLIS
4. MELLARS
5. TONGIA
6. JOHN
7. SMITH
8. DOWES
9. ELLIS
10. WILKES
11. LAUITITI
12. SOUTHERN
13. WASHBROOK

14. OBST
15. JOHNSON
16. MARIANO
17. RALEIGH/KIRMOND

Pushing for a place in the 17:

TONY
PENNY
MORTON
COWLING
WALSHAW
MOORE
HYDE
KAYE
WILDIE
DAVEY
ANNAKIN
LEE
HIGGINS
JAMES
TROUT
SPIERS
MASSELOT

My my how we've come along since MM earlier this year.
I'm very happy with the first 17, we can't expect miracles in terms of signings, but I think we've got some gems there!
What I'm happier about is the depth we have in the squad now. This is the best WT squad I've seen in SL IMO.
I wish it was MM tomorrow!

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:30 am  

You can add Amor.

There is no doubt we are stronger already but just need an organiser and a bit more quality in halfs. We are not far off at all.

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:42 am  

G.Price Fan Club wrote:

1. COCKAYNE
2. FOX
3. COLLIS
4. MELLARS
5. TONGIA
6. JOHN
7. SMITH
8. DOWES
9. ELLIS
10. WILKES
11. LAUITITI
12. SOUTHERN
13. WASHBROOK

14. OBST
15. JOHNSON
16. MARIANO
17. RALEIGH/KIRMOND

Pushing for a place in the 17:

TONY
PENNY
MORTON
COWLING
WALSHAW
MOORE
HYDE
KAYE
WILDIE
DAVEY
ANNAKIN
LEE
HIGGINS
JAMES
TROUT
SPIERS
MASSELOT

My my how we've come along since MM earlier this year.
I'm very happy with the first 17, we can't expect miracles in terms of signings, but I think we've got some gems there!
What I'm happier about is the depth we have in the squad now. This is the best WT squad I've seen in SL IMO.
I wish it was MM tomorrow!

I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but.... there are 8 in your 18 which haven't been signed, or at least announced as signed, and of those my information suggests that 2 of them are definitely NOT signing for us.

I know it's taking an eternity, but you really would be better waiting until some confirmed signings have been announced, otherwise disappointment is inevitable!

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:44 am  

TRB wrote:

I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but.... there are 8 in your 18 which haven't been signed, or at least announced as signed, and of those my information suggests that 2 of them are definitely NOT signing for us.

I know it's taking an eternity, but you really would be better waiting until some confirmed signings have been announced, otherwise disappointment is inevitable!

Which 2 phil?

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:45 am  

Care to enlighten us TRB?

If we're really being "realistic" it's not really taken an eternity. The current seasons not even over yet and we're well on with next year.
At the end of the day it's still Oct 2011- we're well ahead of some clubs in terms of planning and making resources for the off season available.

Maybe I am a little optimistic, but are we all not entitled to a little bit of that at the moment after the 12 months (or 20 odd years for some of us) we've suffered through. As for the disappointment, well that's a given as a WT fan, you know that TRB. It's as much a given as the 1st game of 2012 when 4,000 ST fans turn up to use 2 ST turnstiles!

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:45 am  

inside man wrote:

Which 2 phil?

Im Guessing he can't tell us

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:49 am  

Tongia is one I reckon.

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:53 am  

I don't know anything official, which is why I wouldn't like to name names - sorry!

But there's just no way we will be signing ALL of those listed - not without getting rid of some more first, and that may not be easy / possible!

Re: The Five Signings : Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:54 am  

djcool wrote:

Im Guessing he can't tell us

Then follow the party line and say nothing??- If we're going out of our way to keep it in house, keep it in house.

IMO letting tid bits of information out is the domain of Poskitt/Wright- And that has fans coming in droves to shake their hands!- Nothing personal & not to be taken as a swipe TRB.