Big blow the injury and length of it. I think we've struggled when Gaskell has been missing. Lilley and Johnson or Jowitt look like the cover unless we bring someone in. Looks like an approach for Tom Gilmore has been knocked back from Widnes. Personally I think we definitely need someone in, be interesting to see if Moss is fit for the Wigan Reserves game and how he goes in that.

Gaskell was never going to play every games this season. He had a good run last year for us but he does have the unhappy knack of picking up the knocks. We do need another half to take pressure off Lilley, not sure whether Johnson or Ott (subject to visa clearance) could do that. Jowitt can't as we've seen so far.

Gaskell's deal is up at the end of the year so a longer term replacement is needed anyway. Wonder if a revised offer for Gilmore might be on the cards?

Gilmore would have been a great pick up but can understand Widnes reluctance to let him leave. Reassuring to hear the Bulls are scouring the market and looking to strengthen in that position.

Don't wish to be insensitive here, but is there any prospect that Tom Holmes will play again?

Please don't jump on me, I'm simply asking a question...

As you'd expect information is being kept strictly between patient and doctor at the moment.

If you google the condition he stated he has, it doesn't look likely.

Hoping for the miracle for him though

A cynic could say its a hollow enquiry as Widnes were never letting him leave. Look we are trying to get someone in type of spin.

It's going to be difficult to recruit at this time of the season. No harm in making enquiries. A few clubs out there may have money problems which might make them more likely to sell.

bless the o gods of no injuries ... he seems to have taken residence upon Odsal lol .... prachett needs to be accountable

Full 80 mins for Dan Moss in the reserves today and a try, Tyran Ott played as well. So good minutes for them both so hopefully their both in the mix for Halifax two more bodies to add to the squad

Did you see the game?, I wondered if Moss looked the part i.e. could he slot in the halves for the Fax game.... ? Without Gaskell we definitely lack something

Yes I went to watch it, Moss had a steady game, definitely grew into it as it went on. Obviously he's missed 6 weeks or more with the injury. So was understandably rusty, also its the first time I'd say that spine has played together, Moss, Ackroyd, Ott and Jowitt so attacking combinations and timings where off at times. Moss started to have more influence on the game 2nd half, put a few nice grubbers in that forced goal line drop outs, so was ending sets well and building pressure. We scored off one of those drops outs a few tackles into a set. He also kicked through and chased himself for his try. Big ask maybe to come in straight away against Halifax but if needs must he'll do a job. Ott looked really sharp in and around dummy half, tackle efficiency is really good, worked had, decent running game out of dummy half as well. Maybe Corey Johnson to half back with Lilley and if his visa clears have Ott on the bench as a hooker and half back option. Give Moss maybe a couple more reserve games to get back to fully match speed and fitness. Think we will have some options there just depending what EO goes with. He was there watching as well and Mr Wood.

We Shouldn't really have signed Gaskell for the second time really..
Injury prone, a little over the hill and left under a very dark cloud last time with us.
They are obviously looking at replacing him if the link to the Widnes HB is to be believed.

I would love to believe we are making proper enquires but I just can't see any cash been coughed up.

I see Saints are thinking about putting Tee Ritson out on loan to get some game time. He would be great for us for a couple of games whilst Jorge is out.