Finch has been outstanding the last 5 or 6 weeks so why would you drop him??

Why do you think Sam is bette at 6?

We have two "promising" young props in Crosby and Spencer, but they are both under 20 so expect they'll be out on loan next year(How many 20 year old props do you know playing Superleague) I can see the reasoning behind the signing, just as I could with the short term signing of Cross, particularly as you say with Coley retiring and the uncertainty with Fielden and indeed O'Carroll.

Is Lauaki good enough? I honestly don't know, but I'm in the wait and see camp, tbh I think a centre is top priority but there aren't any around (IL, please find us another George Carmont)

We may have not signed him as a prop.

cos i think sam gets signled out to much at full back, and i think sam is good enough to make the space in the middle, and would cause more confusion there, its MY OPINION so do not try and change it!

and as for funch he has been good not get me wrong i just feel he is still making too may mistakes, and seems to miss-read teh game a bit for me, throws lots of interception passes or ones begging to be intercepted and his kicking game seems to be a bit lacking, in regards to his choice of kick at the correct time.

Again its my opinion, not fact, my opinion!

Is he our new coach?

As much as this signing doesn't exactly get me jumping for joy to say it's 'another' disappointing signing seems very very unfair on Lenagan and the Coaching staff at Wigan.

I'm not sure any of our signings in the past couple of Years have dissapointed. They have all taken different amounts of time to settle but have all proved wise moves.

As for Lauaki he'll need to improve quite abit to not fall into that category but if any club at the moment can get that sort of improvement out of a player it's us. Mark Bitcom will have his work cut out on this one.

Well Sam's moved to 1 and has turned in to one of, if not the best player in the league (at 22), Finch has been one of the form half backs in the comp since hes settled in after a long term injury, and Phelps was a decent squad player who took up a quota space and hasnt done anything at Hull to suggest we would be a better team with him in it. Also if you are still criticising Lima after his performances over the last couple of months we've got to question your RL knowledge! I dont usually like criticising people's opinions but there are 4 here that are utter rubbish!

I do agree with you on the Lauaki side of things though, everytime I've seen him I thought he was very lazy and not good enough for Wigan, I've even seen him described as "dead wood" by Hull FC fans who want rid! You never know if he gets in our squad his attitude and performances might change but I am amazed this signing is being made. (if it happens, nowt confirmed yet obviously)

no i apreciate your opinion just always wonder why people think Sam should be 6 for me i think his pace and ability to join the line whenever he wants makes him far more dangerous at FB and with 2 half backs who can open the defence with well time passes if you hit one of them at pace your gonna be straight through a massive gap. I do like he can be world class in either position though big help.

i dont agree re finch though i think his passing game at times is excellent throwing a ball that you think may be likely intercepted is to attract defenders out the line and make gaps although 1 did go wrong on Satuday his run around with the hoff was top quality. i think him and deacon have formed a good partnership now

I'm ok with this if it's true. Our props are all similar in style and his aggression (as long as it's controlled aggression) might offer us something a bit different?
I trust Lennigan and Co and I will fully support anybody who pulls on the cherry and White jersey.

If it's true, give the lad a fair chance!

Who's signing is this? IL or Wane's?

Fully agree with this. I can't say I have been disappointed with any of IL's signings over the last couple of years.

I'm a Hull fan and at Hull Lauaki has been poor for most of his time at Hull, however I don't think it is purely down to him as a player. TBH alot of it is doen to the poor coaching, lack of game plan by Agar and poor management of him in the team.

He has very rarely had a decent run in the team and quite often got maybe 15mins at most in game. I think with a decent coach and played in the right position in the back row he could be quite good.

Not sure if he has signed or not though as yet.

Lauaki is frustrating for the majority of us fc fans . We can see he has potential but never seen it fully except saints away last season in the fog he was awesome . I reckon with better coaching you might see a good player i would have liked to seen him under hopefully a better coach at fc next season .

This is a lol bad signing imo

Step back in terms of where we want to go he is a second feka we dont need players like him