Should we stop making criticisms of David Cameron too; at least until the end of his elected period? After all I guess he is more qualified to do his job.
Acolytes rule ok.

Maybe I should consult the terms and conditions of being a Southstander......

I simply do not want to see promising kids moving on through frustration at lack of opportunities, especially when that opportunity was an ideal one.

Grammatical nitpicking aside, when you yourself state that you cannot and would not attend games, how can you start to form a realistic opinion of the performance of the lack of "evidence of any tactics, structure or inspiration" from the "slow ponderous forwards" and our "ineffective 80 min hooker"?

So only those who personally witnessed the events of Heysel, Bradford or Sheffield can pass the worthwhile opinion then ?

Too many G1 wannabes on here methinks .

Well according to GH said last week ''its not a coaching issue'' so questions are not being asked in that area, at least not publicly. I think however GH has been around long enough to know that questions do need asking regarding the coaching of the team but he's keeping them 'in house' for now and probably until the season ends and the endorsement of McDermott last week was more to lift the guy's confidence rather than he actually meant it.

I'm not one for wanting loads of youngsters thrown in the team at once but i would of liked to of seen Keinhorst play based on the fact that several weeks ago he was described as being on the verge of a call-up and we had are 2 first choice centres injured/moved to FB, and in their place 2 Second Rowers. All be it both have plenty of experience there, but it will leave us a bit short in the back row for the next several weeks if both are played in the centres until Watkins and Webb return. Would you rather have a loanee hooker coming off the bench to play in the back row or give a chance to a promising young player in the centres and free up one of are natural back rowers to get back to the forwards.

Whilst i don't wish an injury on anyone it might be a good thing in the long run that Webb will miss several weeks as we can give Hardaker a run at FullBack. The question is now, if Hardaker impresses in the role over the next 6-7 weeks will McDermott stick with him there or revert right back to Webb as soon as he's fit again.

from my memory a good number of the successful players you mentioned were thrown in at the deep end because they player occupying their position was injured. They subsequently proved themselves and stayed in the team.

In my view, young players should be patient and wait to be introduced slowly. There's no point adding them in for the sake of it, and they can't expect to walk into an established team. However, nights like last night were ideally suited to trying a few out and rest a few of the tiring legs. The scenario the team is in at the moment meant that the coach chose not to do that. Maybe that will happen on Sunday

I will indulge you - although Gareth makes a fair point.

McDermott is a man on the edge and is grasping at straws. Put yourself in his position and what would do? I mean what would you really do, play the players your boss has determined to be good enough to challenge the best sides in the league and keep your fingers cross they can do the business for you? Or throw a host of youngsters in press the self destruct button?

Yep I'd agree with that.
I'd have liked to have seen either Sinfield or McGuire (looked injured still) rested and Ward starting. Plus an opportunity for Singleton.
If Jones-Bishop had been favoured at full back then I would have wanted Chisholm brought in on the wing, but since Hardaker was at full back the centre options were (realistically) either Smith or Delaney, I seriously doubt whether Keinhorst is ready to be thrown into the most difficult defensive position in the sport in a game where the team is not fresh and not playing well.

None of the above, just wait and see!

Why is centre the most difficult position to defend in?
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The fact Keinhorst, who apparently was on the fringe of selection just recently, wasn't used last night would suggest he wasn't really that close. That said I share the view that despite receiving the apparent backing of the CEO, coach McDermott is living on the edge and is only looking for a 'W' in the next match.

Questions that need to be answered

Is quilted toilet tissue really worth the extra cost?

Oh yeah. Far less chance of breakage and stinky fingers.

Can you go the whole hog and mention Hitler, please? This is the internet after all.

Say what you like about Adolph,.......and there's quite a lot to be said, I suspect he had a firmer grasp of the meaning of the word defence than our present GruppenFuhrer's..................

Geez .. I was only trying to stimulate debate. I base my opinions on what I have seen and heard live and on TV/radio; no more. How "WORTHWHILE" that is I don't know, but nowhere have I ever professed to be the ultimate all knowing oracle ( unlike others ). There was no need for G1 to reply with a retort no doubt meant to provoke.... Can't see any other reason for the content. I chose to largely ignore it with a flippant riposte on his continued apostrophe faux pas.

Next thing I have a host of his apologists demanding I take heed of his absolutely sacrosant valid point that I am repeating myself.

I apologise for my crime ..... M c Dermott and the boys I adore you unquestioningly and I promise no more undue irreverence. You can all do no wrong. Bow bow scrape scrape..... I will attend every match too before I dare to pass adverse opinion again ...

Phooey