whoops, Capslock error

I don't really think Ferguson has been fit at all this season

Agreed.

With that and his form last season i would like to keep hold of him, can you imagine those writing him off in a couple of seasons from now "we don't keep hold of our talent"

one concerning line in this is that richard moore is signed up intuil the end of the following season. ie 2011. bad times. unless he is released i doubt anyone will pay for him

I take it that's because of his illness, he has done well to get back playing and never steps back, I do feel for the guy having hit good form

he is now reaching the back end of his career at 30, not many top sides will want to take a risk on him

I understand that Richard is to have an operation in the close season and if he is retained then I hope he comes back fitter and stronger etc

i appreciate this. and coming from a medical background... (allbeit a crrently student one) i can understand given his condition why he isnt the size he once was and that he has done remarkably well to get back to playing. i think this was shown when he came on against bradford on his return.

but, i think after this season, emotional ties need to be put to one side and you have to look at things realistically, and he isnt big enough to be a prop. he is constantly being pushed back. and he is throwing too many stupid offloads. on a positive note i think he would work as a running second row.... however, he still needs to be bigger than this year, and if he is having surgery, then i think his size and strength will be further put back.

he will be here next year i think due to his contract. but he shouldnt be playing prop.

yes second row is more realistic, his speed has never let him down