Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:58 pm  

tommyfromhull wrote:

In your opinion. I think he is.

Why do you think that? All of the evidence to date suggests not and at 25 it's unlikley that we'll see massive improvement .

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:02 pm  

ChrisH wrote:

Why do you think that? All of the evidence to date suggests not and at 25 it's unlikley that we'll see massive improvement .

I think if he were to have a sustained period of time outside a quality right centre, we could see a very good winger.

Up to now, all he has had is one temporary fill-in centre after another.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:16 pm  

I actually have tears running down my face, laughing at how brain dead most of you are.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:02 pm  

ChrisH wrote:

Why do you think that? All of the evidence to date suggests not and at 25 it's unlikley that we'll see massive improvement .

He has great pace, usually beats his first man, always gives 100% and I feel he genuinely wants to improve. I think with a good centre inside him and a better coach he can progress further. Players improve all the way through their career.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:03 pm  

It seems Wigan are about to sign Gareth Thomas, now I am aware Gareth comes with a lot of media interest which Wigan will want to tap into...but the fact they want to sign a 37 year old RU convert who's recent injury record isn't great shows the lack of talent available at the moment IMO.

still not happy with the Martin signing, but again I just don't think there is a queue of top class <30years old talent out there.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:54 pm  

UllFC wrote:

It seems Wigan are about to sign Gareth Thomas, now I am aware Gareth comes with a lot of media interest which Wigan will want to tap into...but the fact they want to sign a 37 year old RU convert who's recent injury record isn't great shows the lack of talent available at the moment IMO.

still not happy with the Martin signing, but again I just don't think there is a queue of top class <30years old talent out there.

Nail on the head there! He could be a good signing,and could help sharp (or Broughton ) no end.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 4:28 pm  

A little underwhelmed with this signing but it seems he will be a stop gap for a year, hopefully will shore up our right side a little and pass on knowledge and experience to the likes of Turner and Crooks. Welcome to FC Tony.

Re: Tony Martin : Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:12 pm  

thehullwhitestar wrote:

I am nothing short of disgusted at this signing !! I could not believe it when I first read it this morning. If this is AP "showing intent" then he is going to get a big surprise when passes go on sale.

I cannot think of a single reason why we have made this signing. It's the sort of signing that Widnes, Wakey, Dobbins, Bradford would make.

Lyon, Jennings, Bridge......nah..let's take a 33 year old never been who nobody else wants !

This is far worse than making no signing at all. My complete optimism was gradually disappearing each day but this is the final straw.

Forget your season pass AP ! I won't be shelling out £225 for one !!

your hysterical over reaction has led to mass hilarity on the dobbins board,well done

Re: Tony Martin : Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:19 am  

jimmyfivebellies wrote:

Nail on the head there! He could be a good signing,and could help sharp (or Broughton ) no end.

Do you know something Jimmy?

Re: Tony Martin : Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:47 am  

UllFC wrote:

It seems Wigan are about to sign Gareth Thomas, now I am aware Gareth comes with a lot of media interest which Wigan will want to tap into...but the fact they want to sign a 37 year old RU convert who's recent injury record isn't great shows the lack of talent available at the moment IMO.

The rumour is that he is salary cap exempt due to the publicity he brings.