I agree. who knows, they could be exellent behind a stronger pack. Tommy seems to be gaining the one thing i have thought he has lacked over the last few years. that being his attacking awarenes or "vision". the cash should be spent on two domanant forward with at least one being a Prop.

To be fair though, two of the ones who stung us most were Matty Johns and Stuart Fielden, who were both regarded at the time as real marquee signings. Whereas signings made that no-one got excited about - like Brian Carney and, to use today's team as an example, Pat Richards and George Carmont - turned out to be very useful acquisitions. So 'big name' doesn't necessarily equate to 'good', or 'unknown' to 'crap'.

I agree with what you say, but I get the feeling that IL went to Aus this summer to perform some due diligence on potential signings. If he discovered that certain players were viewing a stint in GB as part of a retirement package, then I'm glad he didn't sign them - even if it meant him coming home empty-handed.

We should remember that he also seems to have gone over there with the intention of signing of Carl Webb. It then turned out that Webb had a conviction that would probably prevent him obtaining a visa. I don't think we can blame IL for that, though many people do. I wonder how they'd feel if he'd then done a 'Maurice' and, as part of a damage limitiation exercise, spent ridiculous money on the very next player (David Vaeliki) who came wandering along.

We don't need a big name we need a few good players. Our whole team is not very balenced IMO. It is starting to cause problems for signing players this year.

So which players in super league would you add.

We need a prop, so who would it be?

We need a half and possibly a back rower to add experience.

I have a strong hint paul Johnson is returning on a 2 year deal from wire as depth.

Who else will we sign based on the overseas restrictions?

There should be more than enough flexibility with Hock now out and other contracts ending to sign a world class halfback, a world class prop, another aggressive forward and get rid of the mediocrity at the club. You don't need to be Wayne Bennett to see we are crying out for all three next season.

This will be the next fans forum if we go and balls up the recruitment once again..........

If true, that would be an apalling signing for the club.

Can't wait!

It is only a hint, im not saying its definate

Was it on facebook?

If PJ is our "major" signing for next season, IL will have totally failed in his role as chairman/owner and should give up his boyhood dream.

if its to replace bailey then its a good move.

In no way is it.

What

You need a reality check.

With your attitude, Britain would have surrendered at Singapore in 1942, even though there were three more years of battles to be fought and won.

Stop posting this defeatist wimp nonsense. Who do you think is going to take over? Do you want Whelan back in charge? Sorry to disappoint you, but they're not lining up to buy us.

Get a grip and stop letting rumours send you running amok.

Sorry mate, but if anyone's actually reading this whose plan involves a little bit more than just signing all the best players on Earth, then posts like this latest one of yours are really going to cheese them off.