If we could keep them on the park....

He is the nicest bloke you could wish to meet off the pitch,but on it a different kettle of fish,same as jimmy anderson is at cricket.Proper family man with his 3 kids,a proper bloke.Would be a great signing for you and irreplaceable for us.

I really like Lance. He's been unfairly slaughtered by a section of Saints fans. We could do with him on the pitch for us now, we're missing him terribly.

I agree he's been given a hard time by some saints fans but he's never played really poor but he's also never played like the half people expected.

He always gives 100% and people thought he could just slot in as a play maker but I knew he couldn't play that role.

I think he will he a great addition as utility player off the bench, he's made for that position in this modern game.

I thought he was signing for Wigan to replace Blake Green who's going back to Aus

I don't think Saints will have any competition from Wigan for him. There were a few rumours about us being in for him but I always doubted it due to the options we have with the youngsters. They've played very well in Greens absence which convinces me they'll be given that position to fight over.

I'm more then happy with any one of Powell, Williams or Hampshire getting first go at the position.

Wigan was 100% in for him

I remember you saying you'd hate to see Saints get Burns, despite you're apparent happiness with your kids.

'Was'?

I did and I would. I've not said I don't rate him because I do but we can't sign them all and I'd rather give those three lads we have a shot.

Hope Burns stays at HKR!

I don't doubt we were but I think Wane may well have pulled the plug after watching Williams and Powell progress at a rate of knots.

I'd guess Greens injury and the opportunities that opened up for the kids may have changed things.

Apparently not.