I don't think there is any diubt about his playing credentials and whilst he's not the player he was and is now the wrong side of 30 from what I have seen over the last couple of years, he is still a class act. I don't know much about his alleged off field antics and as long as they stay off field and don't affect his performances or influence his team mates I'm not sure I would be that bothered.

Given the circumstances we may be able to get him on a cheap deal and it may mean we are able to move Nero into the pack more often to strengthen the 2nd row. Gleeson would certainly improve our defence

But his head has to be sufficiently sorted for it to be considered

I think it is a bit different from Cooke because there seem to be more stories about Cooke creating disharmony at his clubs than there are about Gleeson

This.

You have watched Martin Gleeson play, right? He's got great hands, awareness and tons of experience, but a big strong hard player he isn't, you're mixing him up with Keith Senior!

I'm aware of the circumstances of his recent ' issue' at Wigan , and yes he is not perfrect !
However cast your mind back to the Grand Final and the tries he / created - scored . he still has great on field capabilities , we should have enough experience in our squad / coaching set up to manage him off field .
If he is available sign him on .

Probably a load of poo, but if we are going to offer him a contract, I'd only take him on a pay as you play and kick him out if he causes any problems.

Only problem with a 'pay as you play' deal is if the player performs very well you could then potentially lose what may become an important player at a minutes notice should another team offer more money.

We've taken bigger gambles than this in the past and a club of our standing sometimes has to take these chances. At the end of the day he's world class and how many of those have we currently on the books?

Obviously he would offer us something from a playing perspective, but he's not worth it for all the hassle that goes with him. Unless he's sorted out his personal life (which is very unlikely if what I've been told of the alleged circumstances of his supposed sacking are true) then we should steer well clear IMO.

So I've been hearing, for England's sake let's hope he can step up! I actually thought he played better at centre than Atkins!!

Just trying to highlight what talent we do actually have.

Of course, we must remember that he's been over in Aus for years and progressed through their academy structure. Which makes me think; would it be good policy to send people over to Aus at an early age to aid their development?

However, I'm sure he'll step up. He's got years and years ahead of him and a coach renowned for successfully bringing players through to first grade. (Craig Bellamy)

He's off to Australia.

thank god for that

www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 08,00.html Simms plays down the prospects of signing Gleeson and says we are instead looking for a direct replacement for Bailey.

www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 08,00.html Simms plays down the prospects of signing Gleeson and says we are instead looking for a direct replacement for Bailey.