: Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:00 pm  

J20 wrote:

Wrongo! Didn't sign for us until after the announcement on franchises!

He didn't quite cut it last time in SL and he's still young so IMO should stay on play 1st team week in week out na d be the key player ready for a return to the top flight in 2012

If someone wants Thacks.... THEY GOTTA PAY FOR HIM!

I agree he should stay but if he's only signed on for another year Widnes might not keep him if they get in superleague surley he has to secure his future, whether with widnes or another team?

: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:42 pm  

Ford's a very good signing. Lets hope we can keep them coming. We could certainly do with a few heavyweights in the pack.

: Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:46 am  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

On the topic of Thacks.. completely agree that I'm delighted he's staying. A real talent is that lad who has found confidence to go with his gut feel and the extra time that gives him has made him one of the best backs in this competition. He has a nice understanding with Webster too. It's a partnership that will only get better next year.

I'm glad he's doing well for you, he was a major influence on our promotion in 2007 and has a great running game and dummy. The only question mark he has at sl level is his defence, but with time i'm sure he can sort that out.

ps are you trying to take over from fev as the place where all the ex cas players go

: Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 am  

pyeman wrote:

I'm glad he's doing well for you, he was a major influence on our promotion in 2007 and has a great running game and dummy. The only question mark he has at sl level is his defence, but with time i'm sure he can sort that out.

ps are you trying to take over from fev as the place where all the ex cas players go

He's one of the best defending halfs in this division... Though his technique could do with a tad more work he's certainly 1 tough cookie!

Credit to the lad he's realised his weakness from his SL days and is woring to improve it, rather than whinge etc... top stuff!

P.s. No as we only take the young good one's with hot prospects

: Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 am  

Not really a lot to add to that.. his defence is very good and has obviously improved since he was at Cas.

He certainly had an impact that year for you, if for no other reason than it gave Brough a firm kick up the derrier. He throws an awesome dummy!!!!!

: Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:45 pm  

Will be quite frank, not really seen anything of the lad, but comes with high recommendation so that'll do. COuld pair up well with young Paddy.

: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:11 am  

Rotherham Fev Fan wrote:

he has!!

Fletcher has not signed for any one has he was waiting for an offer from widnes but he has now been told by the club are not offering him anything for next season.

Would have hoped we could have kept him, played well for us out of interest anyone know how many games he has played this season?

: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:01 am  

wilson32 wrote:

Fletcher has not signed for any one has he was waiting for an offer from widnes but he has now been told by the club are not offering him anything for next season.

Would have hoped we could have kept him, played well for us out of interest anyone know how many games he has played this season?

Odd one! Unless they think he's too expensive and bit injury prone etc

: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:37 am  

Not offering him a deal? bit silly that IMO, one of the best if not the best second rower in the divison. Granted if we havent got the money then fair enough but ill be sad to see fletch go.

: Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:02 am  

Unless we are brining in someone of a similar level and younger I won't be too happy!

Only really a Bracek or someone by my reckoning


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