: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:01 pm  

TKOAH wrote:

It gives us 2 years to get one though, people were even suggesting keeping Thorman for another year (before the Leeds game) and going all out for a quality SH for 2011. Myler is by far one of the most over rated players in SL and is not what we need for next season, he plays a similar role to when Horne plays stand off.
Now for the people knocking the signing of Long, who gives a flying one about his age, he still controls things for Saints, is their main kicker in general play and is a big mouthed cocky scrum half. Now call me naiave but isn't that exactly what EVERYONE on here as been crying out for? The other major plus point for me is that he will be here for all of the pre-season campaign, could the same be said for any Aussie we could have possibly signed?

Your so right - this signing may just have got this supporter thinking about buying my season pass next .
I am also going to the bookies and having a tenner on Sean Long to win the Lance Todd Trophy in 2010

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:02 pm  

Lance Cobra wrote:

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.....

How old is stanley????

Re: Sean Long : Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:03 pm  

The Brother wrote:

With him in the team we would have won maye 3 or 4 of our close games this season, he is a big game player

Didn't want him but have changed my mind when we get the other new players alonside him we will have a decent side, just need a coach now

Which other players would they be ???

I didn't initially think he was a good signing either but that depends on these others perhaps ??

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:03 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!!

Pretty much an ever present in Hull FC terms

Re: Sean Long : Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:04 pm  

thehullwhitestar wrote:

Which other players would they be ???

I didn't initially think he was a good signing either but that depends on these others perhaps ??

are these players part of the takeover?

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:04 pm  

EXILEDHULLADGATESHEAD wrote:

How old is stanley????

That doesn`t count,he plays for Rovers,ergo he is untouchable.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:05 pm  

EXILEDHULLADGATESHEAD wrote:

How old is stanley????

Your guess is as good as mine!

Re: Sean Long : Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:09 pm  

TKOAH wrote:

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

ok cheers.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:12 pm  

Pros:
An organising 7. Finally.
Inspirational, game changing player (when he puts his mind to it)
Very good kicking game.
Will bring massive experience, both "big game" but also how Saints set-up works
Sounds keen to come and is talking of buying a house in Hull already
Another annoying niggly player (like Calderwood)- we need more of these
Sounds interested in a semi-coaching role - our young players will learn a lot from him, him and Fitz will be 2 players commanding respect in the squad
Would be a great partnership with Horne

Cons:
Age
Past off the field stuff (betting, abandoning the GB tour)


On balance, seems a reasonable signing.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:14 pm  

Lance Cobra wrote:

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.....

Long and Fozzard are both 32. Thanks for your concern though.