This threads name should be changed to 'Roy Watch.'

Virtually all our signings come in on a wave of hysterical excitement, Roy seems to be getting washed ashore like a piece of unwanted flotsam.

I have never seen him play, but surely TS knows what he is doing ?

I smell Rauhihi Mk II here. And I don't know if that's a good or bad thing.

Was thinking the same myself . He will go down with the other flops who Smith has signed like, Solomona, Brett, Atkins, Myler, Atkins, Mathers, Higham, Ratchford, Hill et al.

You know the words, join in, "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere, It's up to you Atkins, Atkins".

Definitely past it, shouldn't be close to getting paid for that sort of performance in the top Rugby competition in the world. Another blot on the long list of TS's failed signings...

I loved watching Richie Mathers just for the passion he has for the game.

Mathers was OK, he tried hard, won me a few bob when he scored first at Wembley, but he wasn't a GREAT signing - that Smith got Hodgson in to replace him says enough. Solomona I personally could take or leave, did some great stuff, had some shockers. But then I am

Mathers should have got MoM at the first Leeds final in 2010, loved his enthusiasm and i think he was partly the reason our defence improved, not necessarily individually but he was very vocal at the back and the players responded to him, ok the occasional brain fart but gave his all and as I've said before, anyone that puts the shirt on and shows the passion i feel for the club, i'll always give an extra bit of leeway. Still has love for us and i'll always show my respect for him.

Thought he was an important signing for us, did well as a full back joining the line in attack whereas before that our no.1 was Stuart Reardon. The style of our play was improved a bit and he did a great job before Hodge took it to the next level. Deserves massive respect for the try saving efforts in the 2010 final alone. There were at least 4 or 5, incredible effort.

Whilst I take no pleasure Worthing Wire in admitting to be right about Mathers, I just don't see many coming on here to back you up. As stated he Improved us as a back unit and then Brett carried on with the boot. Let's not forget Tony Smith wanted him to stay.

Mathers was an important signing at the time, he was what the squad needed as a likeable player and a reasonably steady influence as tony took over and was changing the environment here not saying he was key, but he was part of that transition.