The original question was about the new franchise,as of this morning we know that widnes will be joining the super league,and the way they will get a squad strong enough is that they will do the same as everybody else, they will sound out the aussie agents and bring over another planeload of second -rate aussies,with a couple of academy kids to keep the league quiet.

JUDK: more possible could be quiet and hidden "nods" to certain very good SL players unhappy at their club ; especailly if out of contract by October. (SR?)

You are probably right hillbilly, but i am still willing to bet that widnes start super league with at least half a team from aus wether recruited from other super league clubs or from australia.If we lose any they will be replaced by more of the same.

I'd also like to add that Widnes will probably end up at least half a dozen players from the Superleague team that loses their license.

In answer to the Post title ,No.
1. because I promised myself I would't get myself in the same state as the 2008 announcement!


2. because I think the club has done ' enough' to get the nod until 2015. and if not it's too late to change anything as the bids will have gone in today for the existing SL clubs .
3. because I promised myself this season I would try my best to concentrate on the on field activities of the club and try and enjoy the season for the rugby , not the politics ..

Re Widnes ,
I think they won't rely on journeymen Auusies at all
they have the makings of a good academy setup and I think they will blood there lads if they are strong enough.
They are most likely to take fringe younger players from other SL clubs ( not unlike us with Ashley Gibson / Jodie Broughton ) .
They will throw money at Myler to tempt him back before 2015..

Always liked Widnes they got relegated and we got Aaron 'Aaron' Moule!

Kransniqi is a migrant to the UK who has gone to school here and played for England at U16 and England Academy. He is a Harlequins junior not someone who has been bought in as an overseas developed player.

As for Lamont Bryan playing for Jamica well it is a good job we let our Irish internationals Karl Fitzpatrick and Stuart Littler move on.

I couldn't help but notice you didn't question the comment I made about Catalans?

You are Ian Foot the immigration officer from 'Come Fly With Me' and I'll collect my £5

Three cheers for wikipedia hip, hip

Fook me it was a joke hence the wink

Sorry no offence intended.