FORUMS FORUMS



  
FORUMS > Halifax Panthers > Handforth
26 posts in 3 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
RankPostsTeam
Club Coach483
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2024Dec 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



I think a lot of the critcism directed at Handforth is as a result of the type of halfback we have become used to seeing in a Fax shirt over the last few years - Ben Black with his speed and elusiveness, Branighan with his off the cuff style, and Holroyd with his kicking and planned moves that Shad and co scored so many tries off.

Handforth is a stronger defender than the others - to use a quote from the Holroyd days - he takes the dinner jacket off, rolls his sleeves up and is not frightened to get stuck in.

I must admit, I have expected a bit more from him, but at the end of the day he has won us the last 2 games.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach148No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200915 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
May 2023Jan 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: FAXFOREVER "It's pretty clear that a lot more people than you'd be led to believe actually see what handforth brings to the team.

Harrison signed him because he knew better than anyone what he is all about. He was never going to be the fast, crowd pleasing, side stepping half back that black was. A lot of the abuse he cops is unjust and a little naive.

His defence is solid, he is our best kicker, best reader of the game and if you watch closely enough you'll see he is the guy in charge on the pitch. This is why Karl trusts him and brought him over.

It's worth mentioning that handforth has, even when being slated, won us a lot of close games, including keighley. Sheffield at home, with the chip and break for Thacks to score, switching to hooker when Penky went off against swinton I think when he ripped them apart, and basically ripping the ball away from Penky in the challenge cup with thirty seconds left, taking the penalty to ensure extra time, fair dos, we lost that one but he got us the draw and chance of extra time.

Plenty more examples, the problem handforth faces is not being the stand out crowd hero that many half backs are. He is a solid, reliable player, and maybe cops a little unfair treatment sometimes. I'd guess he's used to it tho and just takes it as part of the job.

All I know is we have at least one, and hopefully three big knock out matches left. I believe we have more chance of winning them with him than without him so that's enough of a reason for me to back the lad.'"
]

Absolutely spot on. He makes other players play to their potential. He did it time and again at Batley, and did exactly that against us last week. It was no surprise that against us, you suddenly looked organised when he came on. KH was always going to take Handforth to Halifax, because he appreciated his skills, as I did. I would still rate PH really highly amongst the bast half-backs in our division.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach2077No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 200916 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jan 2018Jan 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



The problem for me both for Thackray and Handforth is that when they are on fire they are unstoppable in this league but then when they are off they are very poor and we look clueless. I can understand why Rhino brought them and they both are not the players we have had in the past especially with Ben Black, Graham Holroyd and Branighan who would create something out of nothing and helped us to have the flair to score 40 points most games and score tries from anywhere. Whilst I am not a great fan of either Handforth and Thackray i am prepared to give them another season. They just need to be both far more consistant and maybe believe more in themselves than they do at times.

RankPostsTeam
International Star1649No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 201014 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
May 2014May 2014LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



he also won us Dewsbury away in the league, both his passes to i think Robba and Bowman for the victory.

He is quality and i'd rather have him playing for us than against us!

i just wish hed take on the line abit more - but this comes from confidence, and all his knockers on here and at the games whining if he passes to someone and they dont score cant be helping with that!

get behind the lad.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach2516No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 200817 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jun 2015Nov 2013LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Handforth as been fantastic for me in recent weeks even with his illness he created 4 out of 5 trys on Thursday yet he still gets stick. Tiger will be even better next season.

RankPostsTeam
International Star288No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 201014 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2024Feb 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



For those of you that dont like him and the guy who said earlier "bet Keighley wish they had him" well they have.

RankPostsTeam
International Star337No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 201014 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2019Feb 2019LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Mr Hicks "For those of you that dont like him and the guy who said earlier "bet Keighley wish they had him" well they have.'"


Pouvez-vous repeter s'il vous plait?

RankPostsTeam
International Star132No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 201212 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2015Oct 2015LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Mr Hicks "For those of you that dont like him and the guy who said earlier "bet Keighley wish they had him" well they have.'"

Do explain ??

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach869No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200915 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2021Dec 2021LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Has hanforth joined keighley ?

RankPostsTeam
Moderator2577No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Sep 200321 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Signed a two year deal at the beginning of this year. Good trolling attempt, bad fail.

RankPostsTeam
International Star132No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 201212 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2015Oct 2015LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Nat (Rugby_Aholic) "Signed a two year deal at the beginning of this year. Good trolling attempt, bad fail.'"

That's what I thought when I read his post, really can't see Keighley forking out to buy him, it annoys me when people try to stir like that.
I really rate Handforth and think a lot of what he does for the team goes un noticed, the only thing i think he needs to work on is his kicking game really.

26 posts in 3 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
26 posts in 3 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


9.51220703125:5
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
Recent
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Rugby Raider
4042
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
8s
Film game
karetaker
5733
8s
Shopping list for 2025
hull2524
5586
11s
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Bent&Bon
6
13s
Transfer Talk V5
Jack Burton
508
16s
Spirit of the Rhinos
Jack Burton
4
19s
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
63258
22s
Salford placed in special measures
FIL
106
24s
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Rugby Raider
4042
48s
Salford
karetaker
52
52s
Rumours and signings v9
[Gareth]
28897
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
4
TODAY
Spirit of the Rhinos
Jack Burton
4
TODAY
Mike Ogunwole
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Bailey Dawson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
2024
REDWHITEANDB
14
TODAY
Dan Norman Retires
Cokey
1
TODAY
How many games will we win
Trojan Horse
36
TODAY
Leigh Leopards - 2025 Fixtures
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Catalan Away
Dannyboywt1
6
TODAY
2025 Betfred Super League Fixtures
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
2025 fixtures
Smiffy27
15
TODAY
Fixtures
Willzay
13
TODAY
Salford
karetaker
52
TODAY
WCC Off
Choc Ice
11
TODAY
Leeds away first up
FIL
50
TODAY
Jake McLoughlin
Wanderer
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
2025 Betfred Super League Fixt..
1039
Magic Weekend 2025 - Back To N..
636
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
1363
England's Women Demolish The W..
1192
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
1429
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
1210
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
1473
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
2011
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
2220
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
2461
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
2025
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
2267
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
2734
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
2157
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
2234