Since Austin has been injured wire have had a number of different half back combinations and then you go and sign Smith knowing that he was cup tied . Has this been a huge mess up by Price? Why didn't he pick and play a half back pairing for the last number games together to get some kind of partnership and understanding regardless of whether Austin was fit or not for the final. It doesn't make sense, like I ask, has he made a huge error?

Matt

I like the note (a vague note) in the Guardian that says "Austin appears to confirm he will miss the CCF", it would be fantastic if he followed Ratchfords semi final performance

They'll play the concussion test will be swept under carpet while its saints

Exactly right.

The naming the squad thing is weird.

It came about to stop fans being "cheated" by weakened teams and being able to make a decision about whether to attend.

Noble idea but imperfect. I don't mind it to be honest, gives a bit of a reason to get additional press etc in the lead up to a game but I don't understand why people get so precious about one or two players being different when you reach the match day 17.

No , it came about to stop betting “coups” and I wonder which team caused that?