To be fair to Nielsen, he was MoM versus Widnes albeit in amongst some poor performances from some others in our side. I would agree, that defensively he looks calm and organised and not much has got past him in the games I've seen. I think he does fairly well considering the time spent not playing, flying to the other side of the world and slotting into a new team.

As for Welham, he's always struck me as a dependable and strong centre. He's probably a good fit for a lower end SL club and will do very well if dropping to Championship. Given the position we'll be in re recruitment if we do win the £1M game, I'd say he'd be a decent signing. I expect quite of our fringe outside backs will be moving on.

I'm just as sceptical about signing Welham as I was about us signing Caro. So I dunno.

I hope mat is right about Baile!

Yeah, agree with that.

The players I mentioned were simply the ones who haven't [yet] been re-signed for next season - Chev, we know is to be on the backroom staff next year, but with no mention of new contracts for the others, so I'd guess they will be leaving for pastures new. Maybe contracts for certain players depend on the result at Wakey? I'd expect this might possibly have a bearing on it.

Had some horrendous injuries and it took him some time to regain his confidence in the two seasons prior to this one. This year has approached his early level of performance and I would expect him to improve further next year. I will be sorry to see him go. Could not agree terms for 2016.

He's been very good for us this year, particularly defensively, but Watkins made him look stupid in the CC final.

Welham can be very creative at times as well and yesterday he set up Mantellato with a beauty of a flicked pass.

Would be a good signing if he ends up with you. Certainly as good if not better than what you have already.

Watkins has done that to better players than Welham, to be fair.

...and now, rlRileyrl. A bit of a ginger theme developing!

It's political correctness gone mad.

I blame Corbyn.

Please god no!!!!

I still can't decide if I wanted him to stay or not. He's had a good season to be fair and has a great try scoring record, lots of SL experience.. I can't understand the people saying 'God no', if you come up you'll be a lower half side which Welham has proved he is capable of, if you lose on Saturday Welham would be a very good championship centre. His defensive reads are his biggest flaw, flying out of the line when it's not needed. Not always clinical putting his winger away and has lost some pace, but this year he has been good for us. He is apparently on a lot of dough because we offered him a lot when his stock was high and bigger clubs were sniffing around. Now we don't want to pay him that much any more as his stock has fallen and we want better value I assume, it's a shame but can't blame him for looking elsewhere. He's a good bloke, no on or off field discipline issues and I think he'd be a good signing for
you.

You've not sold him to me.

I think the "God no" above is aimed at Riley.

It most certainly was!

I tried to give a balanced opinion on him, but it doesn't really work when you just read the negative and ignore the positives
The 2 seasons prior to this one I'd give you 'God no' bad, but he's redeemed himself enough this season for me to stick up for him