I was well impressed with Campbell I can't see why he never played last year..
Let alone now.

How many fullbacks do we need? We have Thomas, Campbell and the new bloke Phoenix whose described as primarily a FB. Suspect smith would still expect a substantial wage and that money would be better spent on forwards

The question for me is, Is he a full back? He has talent no doubt. O.K. he made a couple of howlers yesterday, but for me its hard to be too critical after yesterdays Siberian weather. I had 2 thick sweaters, a body warmer and big overcoat, hat scarf and gloves, and when I came out of the stand into the wind, you were immediately aware of just how perishing cold it really was. These guys played 80 minutes, wet through and freezing, hardly surprising fingers were unable to get a grip on the ball. That said, I agree that Campbell is probably a more natural full back.

It was a terrible day to be a fullback and even the best would’ve had difficulties. The Hornets kicking game improved as the game went on and Thomas ended up having a mare. Even making allowances for the weather and pitch I would still have gone with Campbell if he’s fit.

If yesterday had been Thomas' only bad game, you'd forgive it and put it down to the weather. However I remember the games last year too when he was still very poor and it wasn't nearly as cold or wet as it was yesterday.

Fullback is one of those positions where an error often leads directly to a try. Bit like being a goalkeeper. Certain players have a steadiness about them (Mumby, Withers, Watson etc) whereas others are prone to making howlers (Platt, Sykes etc.) I think Thomas is in the latter group.

Batley away been a prime example

To be fair that was Mathers

Yeah I thought that was Mathers too.

I don't remember specific games or incidents with Thomas. But I do remember being sat or stood at those games and thinking less than nice things about what he'd done and not having the excuse of poor weather. I tend to remember the emotion of being irritated more than the specifics of what caused it. I know I said "God he's sh....." on a few occasions though.

I'm 99% sure it was Mathers because he stood there and watched the ball bounce to let Keegan Hirst score under the sticks. If ever there was an example of signing a player who didn't give a flying one then he was it for me.

I;m not saying he's sh*t. he's a young lad and you can see there is potentail and not a little ability. Just at the moment maybe he would be better out of the firing line, he seems to be panicking and when you make a few howlers it can mess with your head. The up and under he dropped being a case in point, it wasn't that great a kick, but he was under no pressure at all, he jst got his position all wrong, and basically you could see his confidence draining and knew he was going to foul it up. Which he did.

I think he could be a decent player, but Campbell should be ahead of him right now.

Agreed FA.

As for Batley away it definitely was Mathers at fullback that let the ball bounce.