Mark Smith : Tue May 26, 2009 1:44 pm  

What do other Widnes fans think about Mark Smith, maybe he has had his time at Widnes, I didn't go to the game on Saturday but a few people have said that Widnes started to play better when Smith went off.

Also there are rumours going around that we have signed Mark Glesson for next season

Re: Mark Smith : Tue May 26, 2009 1:53 pm  

Runcorn Viking wrote:

What do other Widnes fans think about Mark Smith, maybe he has had his time at Widnes, I didn't go to the game on Saturday but a few people have said that Widnes started to play better when Smith went off.

Also there are rumours going around that we have signed Mark Glesson for next season

Gleeson is one of the players Fax are likely to name as having signed a contract extension in the next couple of weeks. It was always unlikely that he would sign for Widnes due to him not being too pally with your coach.

: Tue May 26, 2009 3:10 pm  

Let's be honest, either way no one really knows.

: Tue May 26, 2009 3:20 pm  

I don't think smith has had his time here yet, although i do think he should be rotated off the bench

: Tue May 26, 2009 3:32 pm  

Smithy needs to stay. Blips in form notwithstanding he has been our best player since we've been in this division and loyal to us as well.

: Tue May 26, 2009 3:37 pm  

No point replacing Mark Smith unless a better player becomes available. Gleeson is good, but I'm not convinced he is better. Henderson is a very under-rated hooker in my opinion. From the sound of it, the weight was off Smithy's shoulders when he came back on suggesting too much had been expected of him. Rotating with Duffy seems a positive thing for him and the club.

: Tue May 26, 2009 4:01 pm  

manxviking wrote:

No point replacing Mark Smith unless a better player becomes available. Gleeson is good, but I'm not convinced he is better. Henderson is a very under-rated hooker in my opinion. From the sound of it, the weight was off Smithy's shoulders when he came back on suggesting too much had been expected of him. Rotating with Duffy seems a positive thing for him and the club.

Agreed, I've been saying for years that Smithy should be rotated. I reckon we'll see him back to his best with him being rotated in an improved pack.

: Tue May 26, 2009 4:12 pm  

SNOT-HIM08 wrote:

I don't think smith has had his time here yet, although i do think he should be rotated off the bench

Good shout and maybe Widnes can go hunting for a good hooker .

Find a Cunningham/ Roby thing

Lets hope if this is done then Mark will not lose heart not having a full game and relising its tactics.

Bring back Mckenzie

: Tue May 26, 2009 4:33 pm  

buryhim11 wrote:

Bring back Mckenzie

He was back last year for a spell - you must've missed him.

: Tue May 26, 2009 4:46 pm  

Vic King wrote:

He was back last year for a spell - you must've missed him.

He was back on the field playing??

Must be something in that half time Tetleys the club gave me last Season

Quality player is big Phil