I'm worried about more gentle souls leaving due to those troublesome "negs".

Maybe there are some positives.

Time to build anew. Clean slate.
Finances Strong.
Still in SL.
Super League title has never been as achievable as it is now.
Australian scouting mission completed, could reap dividends.
Currie looks like he has recovered.
Harvey Livett looks a good prospect
Few/no players in WC to disturb pre-season preparation.
Kiss Cam.


*NtW's term.

Also, some good players remain on the books.

Ratchford
Hill
Clark
Westerman
Currie
Atkins
Cooper (should be in this list)
Livett

Much work to do but there is a good core there.

I can see why we've all been on the negative side this season. It hasn't just been the results, the performances barring two games i can think of (Brisbane & St Helens at Home 2nd Half) have been uninspiring to say the least.

I don't for one second feel like next year is going to be all rosey, but its a clean slate and it's time we got behind the new coach steering the club through thick and thin. The last 20 minutes against Hull KR was arguably the best atmosphere I've heard from us in quite some time so hopefully we can kick on from there and end the apathy.

I've renewed my season ticket (for my sins..) and i'm looking forward to next season already.

I'd add Philbin to that list. And potentially Crosby & Patton. Westwood also adds weight as an experienced squad player (waits to get shot down).

Isn't Westerman trying to negotiate a release so he can re-join Hull ?

Jack Hughes possibly to miss the first game due to suspension.

Like it.....like it the positives keep on rolling in. ...

I'll wait till Thursday before going cold Turkey on the negs.

But I'm just hoping for a coach that can improve the skill set and application of our current youngsters. .. it would be so deflating to watch the likes of Philbin Livett and Patton not kick on.

Sitaleki Akauola.

For 2018 we need:

1. Ratchford
2. Lineham
3. Atkins
4. Livett
5. New winger
6. Patton
7. New halfbak
8. Hill
9. Clark
10. Cooper
11. Currie
12. Akauola
13. Westerman

14. New interchange hooker
15. New prop
16. Hughes
17. Philbin

Westwood, G.King & Julien in reserve.

Won't happen but get rid of Brown.

On the positive side I won't have to fork out for a trip to that overrated Old Trafford ground this year.Ripped off for car parking, ripped off for possibly the worst burger I have ever tasted and then postioned behind a stanchion and surrounded by drunks for 2 hrs.

1. Ratchford
2. Lineham
3. Atkins
4. Livett
5. Russell
6. Brown
7. A Another/Patton
8. Hill
9. Clark
10. Crosby
11. Currie
12. Hughes
13. Westerman

14. Gidley/A Another
15. Cooper
16. Akauola
17. Philbin

That is the state of play currently (except Gidley)for next season. It seems a prop isn't priority...although I think it ought to be.

That may be our full strength 17 and whilst it does look threadbare, it's worth remembering there's nothing of quality or experience as squad backup to cover any injuries.

This is the most worrying time as a Wire fan since 2002. Oh, and I apologise for being a 'neg'.

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