Invariably youngsters are introduced when a team is in a rich vein of form, it enables the senior players to carry them through without too much pressure. Putting them in at the minute would drain them of confidence almost immedialtely. An experienced player like King had his confidence shot to pieces, what would a youngster's be like?

look back through the successful teams during the super league era and you will find good imports,solid,experienced top tier english players and a sprinkling of talented youngsters.
every thread is saying don't do this,don't sign these,we need that not this.
tony smith knows what he needs to win honours,the staff he has around him will help develop what talent we have here,tony smith will move on what he regards as surplus and simon moran will do his utmost to bring in what players his coach thinks fit the bill.
it will not happen overnight but it will happen,lets just support our team through this tough but transitional period.

tache you are a man in the know.

any vibes on whether smith will be bringing in new recruits for this season?

Agreed 100%,well said tash.........

What about Lowes ? He is 2nd in command afterall.

we will make a signing before the end of the season,a very good one too.

What exactly is his role now. is he just TS's yes man? does he have any input?
Is he part of the problem or part of the solution? Does he want out or does he see himself as part of something up and coming?

my last post was a reply,having re-read it it looks like a statement out of the blue,i stand by it but i don't want to have to justify it or explain about it to anyone.
lets look forward to friday.

First Team Coach. I suspect he is the left hand of TS and responsible for implementing the day to day tactics required to meet TS's wider strategy.

What i mean is does he get to put his own point across or does he just go yes tony no tony ok tony

I presume he is a valuable member of the coaching team as Tony Smith wouldn't have him in it.

Lots and lots of new faces on here,

and not one of them have said hi guys i hav nt posted on here before.

Yes for next season.So what YOU are saying in your statements sounds like to me put up with what we have got.

You would expect the club to be looking to make a signing or two for this season if they possibly could. Suppose we will have to just wait and see and hope we pick up some points with the players we've got in the meantime

How do you know if he will be good until he arrives and plays some games for the club? Surely you mean their potential is good? I will never judge an overseas player on reputation again and neither should any other supporter.