The poster above yourself picked out Briers as an option. Why didn't you rip into Briers for doing the 'deception' and 'sticking his fingers up'.... NO you picked out Tomkins. He gets under your skin.

Classic Tomkins.

actually... if you read the thread title... you may get a clue as to why he was talking about Tomkins and not briers.

just an idea like.

has lee briers been signed up by SKY?! sorry i must have missed something.

Sam Tomkins doesnt get under my skin at all, hes a great player. however isnt yet a 'great' or 'superman' hes had 2/3 good seasons.

i just find it irresponsible for SKY and the RFL to think he is the best person to talk on tv about our great sport. after what hes done and is likely to carry on doing all year if not stopped.

Erm because this conversation is about Tomkins working for SKY.

Maybe if you are a one eyed Wigan fan.

I just don't get the anti-Tomkins thing.

He is a very good, exciting player. He plays for Wigan. Lots of people are interested in him.
Get over it.

Sky don't want him because he is an angel, or because he speaks well on telly (though that would be a bonus). They want him because everybody knows him and everybody seems to have an opinion on him.

We just love chopping our tall poppies don't we.

So it is bad for Sam Tomkins to stick the V's up. But ok for a moderator to call a standard user a b3ll end? .

Crikey

I don't understand this. I know Wigan were looking for cap loopholes so they could pay him via other sources, but I don't see why Sky are complicit in this?

Has Tomkins got any talent for this is the main question? I can't say i remember hearing him speak. If he's articulate and knows what he's talking about then it might not be so bad, but to do it just so he can be paid more seems a tad odd as it adds no value for Sky or the viewing public.

I think its more of an ambition and publicity thing. Sam is the current and future star of RL (apparently). In american football you get the half time show anchored by Dan Marino and its packed full of former NFL stars. Australia's footie show has Benji Marshall on the panel.
I think they're trying to get more chance to show off RL's best and brightest, and at the minute Sam Tomkins is the best and brightest.

Erm where have I called anyone that?

best - maybe

brightest - very much doubt that.

'2 short planks' springs to mind.

It's a winner.

Viewers will be able to get modern match analysis from SL's best player.

Sam is comfortable in front of a camera, and doesn't sound like an oaf.

Well done Sky.

You did say "one eyed Wigan fan". That means "cock" in some circles.

Tomkins is a bright lad and gives a good interview. He's one of very few rugby league players that doesn't make me cringe when he comes on the box.

Take all the hype and debate away because of who he is and I think we'll just be left with a lad who'll give an interesting insight into the game.

I actually think he'll change a few peoples perceptions of him but I doubt they'll admit it.

mate Gary Neville talks bull$hit but I get your drift

I've lost count the number of times he has won MOM on Sky and gave a great account of himself in the interview afterwards. Even when he was questioned about the booing from Leeds fans he dealt with it very well.

People on this thread should watch a few of his interviews on Youtube, he always comes across well and he will be a great addition to the Sky team.