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.

Rather like you do with O'Loughlin eh Dave?

Aussie's come first for noble.

For some reason you seem to accuse those who highlight that fact they've been to a reserve game that they are claiming to be better fans. This isn't the case, they are just in a better position to comment on a players form rather than somebody who only saw them in a first team game weeks earlier...Obviously?



I asked Dave the question of whether he'd been to the game or not. How am I meant he know he hadn't? I wasn't presuming anything. Of course it's an argument in a reserve watchers corner, they have actually seen the player in question play!



But unfortunately, form dips and performances in the reserve grade is a basis of whether your deemed ready for the first team or not. If you're playing well/poorly in the game or in certain criteria, it will affect whether you will be picked for the first team game. So viewing a players performance in reserves in NOT redundant.

I actually don't think they claim to be better fans (the whole Cat 1++++ thing was tongue in cheek) - well some probably do. I actually believe some think they have some superior knowledge on players and like to trot out the "have you seen him in the reserves" line.

Knowing the opinions of some on here who watch the reserves you assume way too much in terms of them being in a better position to judge anything, form or otherwise.

I would say Richards at FB and encourage him to come into the line more like Brent Webb does. I feel alot more secure with Pat at FB. Roberts is not as good positional wise or under the high ball although he may run the ball back well, field position should not be a problem against Celtic.

You're right, it hasn't and he has in no way gone backwards since his first team spell.

However, his eye catching displays have forced the opposition pin point weaknesses in his game and they have exposed them which is hindsight is a good thing as he is at the correct age and position to work on them.

Surely his weakness is not hard to fix, just swap him with his centre and he can block the defenders by standing his groud and then he can be first at the play the ball to get us moving forward.

I mentioned that Noble should of done that, in the Wire game soon as Briers started to bomb him.

He can't do that week in week out, he as to develop and become confident under the hign ball, next time he plays, I'll expect him to at least leave the ground. Something that he's never done throughout his whole rugby career.

If he is to be a world class winger (which he has the ability to be) then I'd like to think he'd be able work on any weaknesses he has rather than just covering them up. Then again, I'm not the coach.

Personally, I'd love to see Ainscough given another chance soon.