Re: rumours on twitter : Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:15 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

When did les cats sign carney?

he's taking the p!55

Re: rumours on twitter : Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:17 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Although not a marquee signing, Sneyd is currently on form the best halfback in SL. If we sign Taylor I would say he would be. We should have tried to sign Caton-Brown before Sa, I'd make an offer to Les Cats for a Whitehead.

As it stands I will still be buying a pass, but if we let the likes of Green, Crooks and Lineham leave that would chance my mind, the best thing at the club is the young players and if we let them leave I would seriously question were the club is heading.

Like you I'm reasonably happy with the signings so far but would be less happy if we were to lose Crooks and Lineham.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:57 am  

Dr Koukash in for the Knights!? http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/ ... new-owner/

Dr Koukash in for the Knights!? http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/ ... new-owner/

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:44 am  

koucash a billionaire? Really?

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:08 am  

The Dentist Wilf wrote: Fear not Jake I think you'll find Wakey got wind of the Lynne wheeze (some would say thank goodness for that) and quickly bumped up his wages!!! (that worked then) The other one came from Huddersfield and the Bradford Telegraph and Argus and hasn't been mentioned since There you go Jake rest easy! doubled his wages apparently! http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/723562922?-4338:2393

The Dentist Wilf wrote: Fear not Jake I think you'll find Wakey got wind of the Lynne wheeze (some would say thank goodness for that) and quickly bumped up his wages!!! (that worked then) The other one came from Huddersfield and the Bradford Telegraph and Argus and hasn't been mentioned since There you go Jake rest easy! doubled his wages apparently! http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/723562922?-4338:2393

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:30 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

koucash a billionaire? Really?

When he was in Aus last November for the Melbourne Cup his wealth was compared with other racehorse owners and was stated to be A$ 900 Million.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:37 am  

bonaire wrote:

But that's what he did with Pryce and now sees him as a marquee signing.

I am quite happy with the signings of both Pryce and Sneyd. Okay, it would have been better to get Pryce a few years younger but he's still got plenty of quality, is a big improvement on what we have on our books so far, and his experience should really help the youngsters such as HTW. Whereas Sneyd has arguably been the best halfback in SL this year. And he's young enough to improve further which will be to FC's advantage.

FC have done really well here. They've brought in two quality players and if they can make further additions of this ilk then I couldn't care less whether they are considered "marquee".

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:01 am  

Doc Brown wrote:

I am quite happy with the signings of both Pryce and Sneyd. Okay, it would have been better to get Pryce a few years younger but he's still got plenty of quality, is a big improvement on what we have on our books so far, and his experience should really help the youngsters such as HTW. Whereas Sneyd has arguably been the best halfback in SL this year. And he's young enough to improve further which will be to FC's advantage.

FC have done really well here. They've brought in two quality players and if they can make further additions of this ilk then I couldn't care less whether they are considered "marquee".

100% agree.... We've now got the players to boss us around the park, we just need a bit more aggression and grunt in the pack and I think we're on to a winner.. But only if we keep and further develop the talent in the backs, Shaul, Lancaster, Lineham and Crooks.

[Chris71]

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:30 am  

BIGARR wrote:

Doc Brown wrote:

I am quite happy with the signings of both Pryce and Sneyd. Okay, it would have been better to get Pryce a few years younger but he's still got plenty of quality, is a big improvement on what we have on our books so far, and his experience should really help the youngsters such as HTW. Whereas Sneyd has arguably been the best halfback in SL this year. And he's young enough to improve further which will be to FC's advantage.

FC have done really well here. They've brought in two quality players and if they can make further additions of this ilk then I couldn't care less whether they are considered "marquee".

100% agree.... We've now got the players to boss us around the park, we just need a bit more aggression and grunt in the pack and I think we're on to a winner.. But only if we keep and further develop the talent in the backs, Shaul, Lancaster, Lineham and Crooks.

I agree with both of the above to an extent however I am still concerned as to whether these two will make as significant improvement as we hope.

The reason for my concern is I have yet to see Radford improve some of the fundemental basics of the team nor do we seem to have any set plays and if we have then they are very rarely executed. So my concern is that Radford is expecting both Pryce & Sneyd to run the games themselves pretty much off the cuff in each game.

I just think he is way too inexperienced at this level and we are now entering an era where the safety net has been removed and there are now serious consequences for failure to be at the top end of the league. We needed an experienced Coach who could right the wrongs and improve us not someone who openly admitted he didn't know what to do and so far has only succeeded in taking us back down the league not further up it.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:37 am  

Chris71 wrote:

I agree with both of the above to an extent however I am still concerned as to whether these two will make as significant improvement as we hope.

The reason for my concern is I have yet to see Radford improve some of the fundemental basics of the team nor do we seem to have any set plays and if we have then they are very rarely executed. So my concern is that Radford is expecting both Pryce & Sneyd to run the games themselves pretty much off the cuff in each game.

I just think he is way too inexperienced at this level and we are now entering an era why the safety net has been removed and there are now serious consequences for failure to be at the top end of the league. We needed an experienced Coach who could right the wrongs and improve us not someone who openly admitted he didn't know what to do and so far has only succeeded in taking us back down the league not further up it.

I have similar concerns too. My original post was more in response to those criticising the signings as not being "marquee". Further additions still need to be made on the playing front and I would certainly prefer to see someone else in charge.