i understand that but with the state of our international side surely its better to start bringing through our young players

Yes, definatly.

I feel privileged having seen such a talent playing for us when he was here before, having the chance to watch him in a St Helens shirt again would be amazing.

Edited for accuracy.

It is not a question of bring in Lyon or have a youth policy. You have to have a balance to stay competitive. Which means if you bring in imports make sure they are high quality. It also means not bringing in average imports, and play them instead of giving youth a chance.

As long as Lyon doesn't cost too much, it is a no-brainer.

point ill make again surely for the greater good, of the international game it would be better to give the young lads a go,

i no i dont post alot but i read alot and it seems people on here are quite prepared to big the youngsters up and wish them the best of luck etc but when given the option would prefare to bring the highly paid aussies over for two possibly three seasons, meaning that possibly 3 age groups of players will pass through the reserves and amount to nothing.

dont get me wrong i love seeing fantastic australian talents coming over to super league but i would rather see the best coming over here with the touring teams, providing a quality tournament at the end of the year, as opposed to seeing the lets be honest at best average players turn out in super league, and the fantastic prospects of our youth systems going to waste

I would only sign him, as long as he wasn't taking a spot of someone who was young and good enough for us. At 29 going on 30 we wouldn't get many years out of him, so if he wasn't hindering anyone then sure, I'd have him back like that.

fair enough but all if he does come and stay for two three years say, what is gonna happen to the likes of foster etc a great shame that we are going to prolong their opportunity to play for the club.

again don't get me wrong lyon is an absolutely fantastic player and played really well for us saved us at times, but the reaction of some people on the other thread calling him a god, messiah etc is a shame also were we really that much of a one man team when he played we haven't won the super league since his departure but still two challenge cups not bad if you ask me so the other players around him must have been doing something right.

also in my opinion gidley has done as much if not more for the team than lyon but the words legend and messiah havent been mentioned after his name

3 - Foster/Lyon
4 - Lyon/Foster

I'll be pleasantly surprised if Foster is ready for a permanent first team spot next season.

chris dean?
tyrer on return?

I wouldn't be surprised if we offer Gids another one year deal.

Gidley and Lyon... I'd be happy with that.