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| Only appears to be Wigan fans with anything negative to say. Funny that.
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| Quote: Jint "Why do opposition fans get wet dick whenever we sign somebody? Im still waiting for Wigan fans to comment on the overrated Myler.'"
Because fella, despite other clubs fans saying this is not the case, Warrington are in fact the most talked about club in Super League....period.
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| Quote: Wirefan "Only appears to be Wigan fans with anything negative to say. Funny that.'"
Hmm
From the other thread brearley84 wrote
Quote: Wirefan "I'm not too dissapointed, great player but expected him to leave at the end of this season(not to wire mind!), getting on now and missing more games... '"
magic piano wrote
Quote: Wirefan "Why are we chasing a 32 year old Australian FB?'"
Teessidewire wrote
Quote: Wirefan "32, getting past his best, getting injured more often. '"
Paul2812 wrote
Quote: Wirefan "I just can't see TS going for Hodgson on a 2 year deal at the age of 33 (thats how old he'd be next season). '"
robbierotten wrote
Quote: Wirefan "Too old, he will cost the club to much in wages for a player whom best years are behind him.'"
magic piano wrote
Quote: Wirefan "I'm sorry - he was fantastic last year (though not the stand-out player in the comp), not seen anything of him this, but I cannot get excited about this signing. OK RM may not be the answer, but I would much rather see the youngsters coming through the ranks or as suggested moving for someone like Widdop from Storm who is 11 years younger and British....'"
But it's only Wigan fans isn't it.
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| Brett Hodgson is a great signing on the face of it.
But aren't any of you genuinely worried about signing a player that will be 33 before he plays for you, has only played 7 of 17 games for Hudds this season and is now out for another month?
This is a genuine question as we signed Long who was pretty much in the same position and has hardly played for us.
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Hmm
From the other thread brearley84 wrote
magic piano wrote
Teessidewire wrote
Paul2812 wrote
robbierotten wrote
magic piano wrote
But it's only Wigan fans isn't it.
...and I still think the same Rogues, but I'm not Tony Smith, and whilst I don't necessary agree with this decision I'll accept it and get behind the lad next season.
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| Very good player and could take you up a notch in attack, I think Smith want's somebody who is a bit more reliable than Mathers.
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| If people listen to Smith on the radio i/v.. he clearly states that BH will be looked after and not over played so it's not like he is being brought in as our main go-to man. We have a few players who can play FB to a good level and Hodgson is more about buying the complete package. Its about passing on his knowledge and methods to players like Burke, Evans et al who will hopefully be coming through next year and the year after.
I have 0 worries on this one being an astute signing.
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| Hodgo has proved doubters wrong his entire career. He will do the same at Warrington.
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| oh dear why are peepz doubting dis gr8 signing for sharwe. man ov steel.
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| I`m not normally a fan of signing players of this age especially when we have quite a few players already hovering around the 30+ age group, but in saying that if Rhys Evans is as good as people say he is then its a smart move from Tony Smith.
Brett Hodgson doesn`t play like a player in the latter years of his career, he still looks fresh and his performances speak for themselves. It gives Rhys Evans the chance to learn from a proven world class fullback whilst he continues his development as a player, at the same time we get a recent man of steel winner in our line up. The only slight negative is his injuries, he seems to have picked up a few in recent times.
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| Quote: Rob Wire "I`m not normally a fan of signing players of this age especially when we have quite a few players already hovering around the 30+ age group, but in saying that if Rhys Evans is as good as people say he is then its a smart move from Tony Smith.
Brett Hodgson doesn`t play like a player in the latter years of his career, he still looks fresh and his performances speak for themselves. It gives Rhys Evans the chance to learn from a proven world class fullback whilst he continues his development as a player, at the same time we get a recent man of steel winner in our line up. The only slight negative is his injuries, he seems to have picked up a few in recent times.'"
Exactly, that's my take on it.
I'd be worried about the signing if we were going to build a team around Hodgson, like Hull are trying to do, which we aren't. He's an extra component of what we're trying to do, where we're trying to go.
Also, I'd be worried if Smith wasn't used to handling over 30's, when I say managing them, I mean their workload. He did this to great effect at Leeds, and has done so here, galvanising Solomona, Morley, Briers etc, so I have no worries.
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| Did people have there worries about Solomona ? again another great Signing
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Hmm
From the other thread brearley84 wrote
magic piano wrote
Teessidewire wrote
Paul2812 wrote
robbierotten wrote
magic piano wrote
But it's only Wigan fans isn't it.
I stand by what I said, but..... In Smith We Trust.
Why are you so obsessed with everything Warrington ? I reckon your the biggest poster on our board by a country mile. Get a grip and concentrate on your own team.
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| I think it's a very good signing tbh. He is a great goal kicker and is a big reason why Huddersfield have been a top team the last few years.
Wire IMO need a proven goalkicker, a loose forward and a prop for next season and I think you will win something definitely (that's not saying you won't win something this year either btw ). You have the goal kicker now, and have replaced the weakest spot of your team. Astute signing, especially with Rhys Evans coming through.
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| Quote: Jint "Why do opposition fans get wet dick whenever we sign somebody? Im still waiting for Wigan fans to comment on the overrated Myler.'"
Maybe you should read the thread entitled "Myler" on your board then.
Pretty sure I sung his praises on there
As for Hodgson, before it was official there were plenty on here concerned about his age and fitness as well, so I can't see how it's just Wigan fans complaining.
If it's true that Smith has brought him in not expecting him to play every game then fair enough, it may turn out to be a good move. But surely the fact that he's a quota player and must surely be coming as one of the highest paid at the club, you'd expect him to be the star player who plays every game (as much as possible). I'd be annoyed, for example, if we'd signed Barrett and then he'd only played half the games his first season because of niggly injuries or whatever. Big injuries are inevitable, like Carvell for example, but if you have a player who plays one week then misses the next it's surely a waste if that player is supposed to be one of your stars.
Saying that though I still expect you to be the team to beat next year with him in the side. I'd just worry that Hudds were willing to let him go over the sake of that extra year when they know him better than anyone (including Tony Smith).
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