I do know that part of the reason he not playing is the S/C . The clause were a player plays so many first team games has to be counted ..or some like that..i coach the U8s at hindley with his mate.

He ok about it tho and has vowed to train as hard as he can and get better because he knows he is still learning...great attitude from the lad really...

That rumour was rubbished by Ian Lenegan a few weeks back.

The fact there are some "I told you so fans" re Ainscough/Roberts as evidenced by at least one post in this thread amazes me. In my opinion Ainscough's so called problem in defence was over hyped as a justification for Noble dropping him by Noble's supporters on here.

If Ainscough had played like Roberts on Friday it certainly would have been "I told you so" from some fans.

Defensively there is nothing in it between Roberts and Ainscough (look at ttheir stats). Attack-wise Ainscough is ahead by some distance so I really do not see why some are so keen on Roberts unless it is because that would mean disagreeing with Noble.




I think the main person responsible for any confidence sapping is not the fans as there are plenty who can see past the odd mistake but Noble who when asked about Ainscough by the media never fails to add in a negative comment, no dount in my mind to justify the fact he would eventually drop him.



That depends on whether or not they watch his game waiting for the odd error or view his game a whole.

Dave

It's pretty obvious he's been benched because his media image is letting the club down.

After all, we are living in the era where perception is reality.

What do you think of Ainscough's defence whilst he's been playing in the reserves?

Afterall, it's those performances where his defence will be judged on.

Has Rogues hacked into your account Alex?

No, but to compare Ainscough's and Roberts defence' you have to actually see it opposed to looking on a stats site. Unfortunately, stats sites do not show positional play, circumstances, opposition players and tackle assists.

Ainy's defence has always been solid and the fact he has been outjumped a few occasions this season is just people what are looking for a reason for him to be dropped. People saying nobody deserves to be dropped at present as they are playing well, but he got dropped the week after scoring 4 tries. Brilliant confidence boost for the young ones that!

He was dangerous all the way through the reserve game on Saturday solid in defence, think i can recall one occasion where he got out jumped but no try resulted from it.

fair enough....just sayin what i been told.......

And as we keep being told by those Category 1++++++++++++ fans who love telling us they go watching the reserves, its actually a house comp that doesn't prepare a player for SL, hence why our better young players are now generally being sent out on loan.

I've never been to a reserve game in my life, but don't need to, to know what Ainscough's weaknesses are. By the same token I also know that if other players (not just Roberts) were judged in the same way Ainscough has been in terms of defensive weaknesses and errors they should have been dropped/rested, whatever you want to call it as well, but haven't.

The whole "have you seen him in the reserves" argument is bollox when he's played more than enough games in the first team for anyone to make a judgement.

I agree actually and one try he scored on Saturday was superb.

The only problem is, the opposition aren't as naive as some of our supporters. They know if Ainscough plays they know that he's a weakness under the high ball. It sometimes comes across as though it's a massive deal but unfortunately it is and they will pepper him. That will affect his confidence more than anything until he learns to cope.

I've said time and time again that he will learn to improve that side of his game and when he does, it will contribute to an already awesome attacking player.

He's young, talented and has a fantastic future ahead of him providing he develops correctly and I think he will.

Why are you trying to make out that those who do watch the reserves are suggesting that they're better than supporters who don't? They're not, so stop being so insecure. Supporters who do watch the reserves get to see certain players more regulary against lesser opposition which means they are able to comment on things such as defence and attack and general all round play.

I couldn't give a toss whether people watch the reserves or not and I'm certainly not insecure about - why would I be?

However, there are some on here who trot out the "have you seen him in the reserves" argument when in a corner, as if the holder of some superior knowledge. You did it on the last page when you know the answer is no - so why ask it at all?

Like I said Ainscough's played more than enough first team games for anyone to know his strentgths and weaknesses in relation to other first teamers so the whole "have you seen him in the reserves" argument is redundant.