: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:56 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Lee offer better options off the bench than Houghton.

He can play more positions yes however the Catalans pack are not very mobile at all and like Celtic it is a game where i think Houghton must be on the bench.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:59 pm  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

He can play more positions yes however the Catalans pack are not very mobile at all and like Celtic it is a game where i think Houghton must be on the bench.

Fair point though they are going to be missing their three best forwards it has to be said.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:06 pm  

I'd say this ends any speculation as to the fullback slot. Hall steps in for Byrne says Agar

I'd say this ends any speculation as to the fullback slot. Hall steps in for Byrne says Agar

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:09 pm  

scarrie wrote: I'd say this ends any speculation as to the fullback slot. Hall steps in for Byrne says Agar Hall does start at full back, Agar said so on Humberside earlier.

scarrie wrote: I'd say this ends any speculation as to the fullback slot. Hall steps in for Byrne says Agar Hall does start at full back, Agar said so on Humberside earlier.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:56 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Lee offer better options off the bench than Houghton.

Not for me, he can cover 6,7 & 9 but I would still have Houghton o the bench instead of Lee easily.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:59 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Not for me, he can cover 6,7,9,11,12 & 13 but I would still have Houghton on the bench instead of Lee easily.

Typo.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:05 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Typo.

Can he cover them well? Houghton can play 7 but I would not want him there. Berrigan controls the ruck and our forwards, when he takes a breather we need some impact and pace around the ruck which is exactly what Houghton provides, Lee is more in the Berrigan style so to me its an easy choice Houghton off the bench to exploit Catalans big tiring forwards.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:19 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Can he cover them well? Houghton can play 7 but I would not want him there. Berrigan controls the ruck and our forwards, when he takes a breather we need some impact and pace around the ruck which is exactly what Houghton provides, Lee is more in the Berrigan style so to me its an easy choice Houghton off the bench to exploit Catalans big tiring forwards.

Just pointing out where he has played in the recent past.

Not bad for a scrum half, eh??

TBH i'm just a big fan of Tom and am massively disappointed that things don't seem to be working out for him.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:21 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Just pointing out where he has played in the recent past.

Not bad for a scrum half, eh??

TBH i'm just a big fan of Tom and am massively disappointed that things don't seem to be working out for him.

we've ruined the lad imo.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:24 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

we've ruined the lad imo.

I agree and i know he ain't everybody's cup of tea, but the kid is gifted and something has gone drastically wrong with his development.

He's not the first and i'm pretty sure he won't be the last and thats a worry.