Get over myself? Oh, the irony.



So, you called JJB a has been to his face?

Yes I told him his time is up and he needs to walk away as with others, exactly as just put in post above, which would constitute has been. He's still here now if you want to come over to Oulton Rugby Club.

But did you call him a "has-been" or did your ar$e start twitching and you hinted he should retire in a more respectfully worded way?

How is it more diplomatic? I said on the last page I told him his time is up and he needs to walk away, that is a has been, as I defined. Not sure what the nickers in a twist is. Some on here think you can't tell people straight, but sorry but I always say how it is. If you watch rugby am this week you may well see the pair of us messing about with the challenge cup trophy, as they were filming.

You're bona fide legend.....and no mistake.......in your own mind.

I know I am, but probably not for the same reasons you think cutie.

Whilst I agree they have all made a massive contribution to the club this is professional sport and as such you cannot have the tail wagging the dog. It isn't fair that players well passed their best prevent opportunities for younger players to progress and maximise their optimum earning years.

So if all three said look we want to play until we are 40 that would be ok with you?

Understand both arguments. It's a tough choice. But when age and niggles and the inability to quite pull off former feats lead to spite and petulance on the field (a la Brent Webb) then I think most plays don't take much longer to recognise when their time's up.

I completely understand the argument that they should retire this season. I just think they've earned enough respect and given enough to this club that they should be given a bit more respect when talking about them or even directly to them.

I'm not too worried about retirements being delayed as I think there'll be some at the season's end.
Equally, I think the announcement will be made at the most strategic time possible in terms of motivating the team - for example, before a cup final or just before the play offs. Following on from the Sinfield-Kylie-JP epic, it's just too good an opportunity to miss.

I don't believe it was in the pre match video the day before the Saints game but in an article online was this part about McGuire from McDermott

"We've got an idea about Danny but it's not for publication just yet," McDermott said.

First two back rowers we need to be moving on are Walters (had his rivet moment and will always be remembered but is ultimately garbage) and Delaney (excellent servant but is done and has been for 2 years).JJB has more than held his own with any of our other back rowers and for me if he wants another year i would give it to him, fully deserved imo on current evidence.