That's because when 1st turned up he was out of position which many of the doylems booing him didn't realise and he had hardly trained with us.
I also think he initially got a raw deal because godden publicly stated he wanted to stay for at least another yr but wasn't offered a new deal because we'd signed keith.

Senior.

Ten seasons. Will be at least eleven.
3 Championships (and counting).
2 WCC.
3 CC Finals.
XX tries (to be filled in by TVOC)

Been worth every penny.

I can play devil's advocate with the best of 'em but I'd struggle to argue ANY player in the SL era has been a better "signing".

yes i know my history you don't have to remind me, out of position in the ? oops sorry he's a pro so couldn't play in the right position even though he'd played there for sheffield and even played on the wing for them aswell.

he took time to settle into life at a big club and his performances when he first arrived and into his first season wer'nt brilliant but once he'd settled and got his confidence he never looked back, that's probably more like it

Well, given that both Stevo and Baz backed you, and Eddie didn't commit himself, I think it's right that ole Clarkey tips everyone else. Otherwise they may get inundated with emails they don't respond to on Boots'n'All saying that they are unfair, biased and such like, when we all know they are learned, astute and objective individuals to a man.

i have emailed boots n all asking phil that if leeds are fortunate enought to win the GF will he again state that saints are still the best team as he did last season.

i wonder if it will be read out...........................

You have got more chance of platting fog then anything being read out on that program that they dont agree with

i know. couldn't stop myself though

You will have to let me know how you get on I give up watching boots and all a few months ago when they stopped showing proper highlights!!

Sorted.



It's not balance it's Clarke launching his annual 'anyone but Leeds, think of the children' campaign.

Good luck to him, it must be uncomfortable wearing a suit and tie over his full Saints kit.

Things you can gurantee to hear on sky commentary.

Steveo's tactics - "They should try something different, like a chip over the top" or a minute into the game "Time to go for the one pointer" and every play in rugby is "Good basic rugby league football." Steveos common phrases include "Claret" "Superb" (pronounced ssseuperb) "_insert coaches name here_ will be furious!" an old classic was "They have completely lost the plot"

Eddie - has no clue about the game so just agrees with everyone. Also gets told to ask awkward questions to coaches, how many times did he ask Bluey how Leeds were going to pick the side in two weeks time? You could tell Bluey was getting annoyed and couldn't wait to get away from the inane questions.

Clarke - So by this random stat that makes Wigan the best club in the league, aparently they are the best side in the leage at scoring in the first 10 mins of the second half, wigan have scored 20 but only conceeded 6 in that period. Its a shame they cant score for the rest of the match Clarkey or they might be higher in the league. Here is a stat for you Clarke, Wigans last GF secuess [size1998[/size! Stop tipping them every year to make it and win it!

Spot on assesment is that but how long do you think it will be until Stevo re-introduces "up yer jumper time"

It doesn't get mentioned when most other teams do it either!!
Another favourite is "he doesn't look 100% fit to me".

What about Stevo's obsession with upper body strength?