: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:48 pm  

Durham Giant wrote:

HE It would be an absolute disaster.

this is the man who walked out on a GB tour becuase he was tired.

He now wants a two year deal because he wants the money and is preparing for retirement. He has no heart left for the game other than playing for Saints and winning a trophy.

have you seen his goalkicking this season he is missing them in front of the sticks.

You have to appreciate something with Sean Long. What you see is what you get. He's an individual, a 'character' of the sport. He's flamboyant and an egotist and audacious and as such he can be both brilliant and a pain in the Rse. His kicking this season has been dire, yes, but then there was the match at Catalans for us when we were losing and he kicked I think it was three from the touchline on his 'wrong' foot. That helped us win the match, along with Wheeler and his brilliant final try.

My bet is that no-one could tell you whether Longy is bothered or not about leaving Saints. He may be as gutted as he recently claimed he would be if he had to leave or he may not. He is too much of an individual to let anyone but those closest to him know such stuff. But if he is at peace with his decision then you will get a very hardworking player in Long and a still gifted one, both with his boot and in his ability to organise round the park. Sure, we have had the best of him (though his kicking has never been reliable, even at his peak) but he still has at least one good year left in him.

Taking on any new player is a risk but at least with Longy everyone has seen what he is capable of, both negative and positive, so Hull have done this with their eyes open. If your coach has given Long fairly free reign when it comes to organising your team around the park then my guess is Longy will go well for you.

Re: Sean Long : Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:49 pm  

TKOAH wrote:

They never he wanted a 2 year deal, they only offered him 1 with a years option.

True mate,plus we have young lads coming up who aren't going to wait forever for a chance.The club would have been happy for Longy to take up the one year contract but,because of the service he has given,they allowed him to try for a better deal elsewhere.He may be getting on a bit(in rugby terms)but he can still lead a team around the park(just don't throw him the kicking tee )

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:51 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

You have to appreciate something with Sean Long. What you see is what you get. He's an individual, a 'character' of the sport. He's flamboyant and an egotist and audacious and as such he can be both brilliant and a pain in the Rse. His kicking this season has been dire, yes, but then there was the match at Catalans for us when we were losing and he kicked I think it was three from the touchline on his 'wrong' foot. That helped us win the match, along with Wheeler and his brilliant final try.

My bet is that no-one could tell you whether Longy is bothered or not about leaving Saints. He may be as gutted as he recently claimed he would be if he had to leave or he may not. He is too much of an individual to let anyone but those closest to him know such stuff. But if he is at peace with his decision then you will get a very hardworking player in Long and a still gifted one, both with his boot and in his ability to organise round the park. Sure, we have had the best of him (though his kicking has never been reliable, even at his peak) but he still has at least one good year left in him.

Taking on any new player is a risk but at least with Longy everyone has seen what he is capable of, both negative and positive, so Hull have done this with their eyes open. If your coach has given Long fairly free reign when it comes to organising your team around the park then my guess is Longy will go well for you.

thank for your comments talk a lot of sense in that

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:52 pm  

Lance Cobra wrote:

Games missed
2009 2
2008 4
2007 10
2006 6
2005 8
2004 16 (three month ban)
2003 0
2002 14
2001 17
2000 1

Since 2003 he's missed 46 out of 200 which is roughly 25%, and that was when he was young!!

Thanks for that. Makes me feel even better about the signing.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:52 pm  

I for n am looking forward to his input on the betting thread!!!

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:54 pm  

Lance Cobra wrote:

Games missed
2009 2
2008 4
2007 10
2006 6
2005 8
2004 16 (three month ban)
2003 0
2002 14
2001 17
2000 1

Since 2003 he's missed 46 out of 200 which is roughly 25%, and that was when he was young!!

Don't forget that he spent a good deal of time out because of the behaviour of others.

Costin did his knee. Newton smashed his face in. Same would have happened to any other player in that position.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:54 pm  

Standee wrote:

I for n am looking forward to his input on the betting thread!!!

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:56 pm  

Thats another player who i really really "DISLIKED" who we have signed along with Calderwood,who next ? Wellens,Pryce,Maguire,Bailey,
A player who i have abused (verbally) and now i have to cheer him ........
Oh well as long as it brings success and must be 70% better then what we have got turning up for us at the moment in the SH position.
Im so fickle and admit it..As long as he gets his bloody haircut he looks a mess
not a bad signing i suppose

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:58 pm  

Anyone think this smells like the alan hunte "coup"

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:01 pm  

UllFC wrote:

it is a contact sport you know

and he'll be 33 you know
Heard a rumour today that James Rule is checking on the availability of a spritely Wally Lewis after he was told he used to be an international.....