People have b!tched about how much we need a pacey half back... We go get one and people still complain...

Alongside that we sign the player with the best kicking game in the league and people still complain...

Its all well and good having a Kicking Game, But Murrell does that fantastically already, We are short of someone who is willing to ask questions and take on the line and put people through gaps. I will reserve judgement on these signings. from the courier article it sounds as though we are in for another season of chopping and changing in key positions again rather than getting a team well gelled and with backup in vital positions in case of injuries.

Still its early days in the silly season, I await the BIG signing we all crave with baited breathe.

I agree,in theory it sounds like a good combo,i thought that when we signed Handforth/Thackeray though.....
Good luck lads.

Wellcome aboard lads and all the best at Fax.

I'll reserve judgement until the seasons started however I feel you start signing players from lower league clubs then you become a lower league club yourself.

Im sure Brown looked good in that Sheffield team, I'd look good with that backline they have.

Ive heard Mannell (spelling) is a solid tackling machine, we have a pack to do that, we need some zip, we have an organiser and passer and pivot in Murrell. We need players who make the defence think. I do hope we have a few oh he's a good un type signings or I fear for the sales of season tickets.

Mind you we don't actually have a passing game even Karl admitted that when he said all 3 of our ball handlers cant pass a ball fast.

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Give the lads a chance. I think they are decent signings. A proven player who won championship and a good young one.

What do people expect. Crooper Cronk

Simon Brown is an excellent player, I'd happily have him back in the Eagles team.

Jury's out as always with me. As Stevo says - gotta give the benefit of doubt



I always remember when we signed Ben Black and Luke Branighan. Everyone said who???? I remember when we offloaded Brambani and thinking - great, he was ordinary. Now look at him - playing in his third GF in a row. If we're stood on mediocre street in June 2014 then that's the time to pipe up and doomsay but bagging signings before they've pulled on a shirt? Classy.

Hardly big names that will send a message out but then sometimes you get a unknown like Johnston with something to prove who could be a bargain signing. Never seen him play so cant comment. With his speed I hope he looks to take the line on and also has the ability to break a defence down. Will be interesting.
Simon Brown-Decent player but was poor last year and what was he thinking why he signing for York? Has a good kicking game so we shall see. Hope we have a backup half and I dont mean Murrell or Bowmen!

Personally I would like 2 Halfbacks who are quick both in mind and fast on their feet who are not afraid of running with the ball and are prepaid to take a calculated risk or two. Johnston could be in that mould. Brown is not but am prepared to see how he goes before saying whether he is a good or not so good.

Well neither of them worry Charlie

not exactly players to set our League on fire , but you never know , plenty of time to come good , there are plenty of good players around at the moment ,to me you have better players already at Fax , recall the Worrier .

Brown will do a good job for you, he was excellent for Sheffield. I wouldn't judge him on last seasons displays, Ellery Hanley wouldn't have shone under such a dreadful coach.