But during the past two years, when we were in a losing spell, it didn't last all that long and we still tried to play good rugby. This season we have been, with one exception, garbage. The lack of inventiveness, spark and ability to break a defence has been a feature of the whole season so far - 9 games - the worst run for years. The smallness of the squad means we can't rotate players and put fresh ones in of a high enough standard to lift the team. And can someone please tell me what the point of Buderus is? What does he contribute? New players are crucial if the season isn't to fizzle out.
Remember the last time we went out of the cup in the first round? Smith never lost 2 games in a row the whole of that season.

Saints vs Leeds twice in two weeks, then bradford 5 days later is always an ask, we were knackered against wigan and it showed, at least you've got salford next, we've got hull!

Do we have the strength in depth to give them that rest?...

nope. there is nobody else

Jesus jokes at Easter...

Just what i was thinking, In terms of forwards we are struggling...
In times like this i wish we had a Co-operative Championship Feeder Club equivalent to the Queensland Cup/New South Wales Cup sides in Australia...

Dunno....Ambler?? I dont watch the kids enough to know much about the academy or in form players.

There is so many things to argue with you i just can't be bothered

He looks a little Lightweight at the moment could maybe do a job but i'm not sure he would offer too much at this stage...

The point a lot of you are missing is this. Yes, we were utter cr*p tonight, and have been most of the season so far. But how many of our first team squad were involved in the World cup? 8 in the England squad, + Leuluai + Lauitititi for Samoa. Ten players in total out of a squad of 20 odd who have had no off season. Yes I know the Stains had 7, but how many actually showed up in the World cup? Frankly I don't believe we will win anything this season, most of the players are bu**ered already. I half expect us to collapse at the back end of the season. On current form, JP is already a spent force.

That is bang on Mate,,Leeds have got Salford next and i say this in the most respectable way that if Leeds do well and post a few points up on them,then all this will be forgotten..

JP a spent force?I think there a few Saints fans who would*nt mind him....

I can tell you what I'm doing next, I'm off to bed, I'm tired and tomorrow i have two kids birthday parties to attend.