It was always going to happen, smith doesn't have the bottle to drop Myler

He dropped him for the Challenge Cup final in 2009 IIRC.

Strange he was playing for Salford in 2009.

So it was 2010 then. The point I am clearly making is that he does have the bottle to drop him.

He dropped Richie for the 2010 Semi against Catalans & the Final against Leeds.

No Myler was on the bench for the semi, and that was 4 years ago when Myler wasn't the 'lead' halfback, smiths done it before where when the going gets tough he drops the youngsters. Give me one good reason as to why O'brien should be dropped ahead of Myler?

Let's hope Ratchford & Russell are good enough to carry Myler, as Briers & Hodgson did for years.

Read your post again.
You gave the answer and then asked the question...!

Although I'm not sure it is a good reason though.

Depressingly predictable. Smith was quite vocal in his praise of O'Brien up to the Wigan game, and mysteriously quiet about Myler, but as soon as ALL the playmakers turn in a lousy performance BANG! O'Brien is passed the squad jersey marked scapegoat, which has been hanging on Riley's peg for a few weeks.

tbh, it's getting a bit tiresome.

It took two years of consistent boos to shift Cullen best start now if you want to get rid of Smith.

Getting rid of Smith is the last thing we want.