I remember a Scout at the time telling me Heckford who played for Stanley was the best ever 14 year old he had ever seen. Pretty much every club in the country was after him and he chose Wigan.

Unfortunately with the situation he ended up involved in he lost almost two years and God alone knows how much damage was done mentally. Haven't seen his name around at all this year.

That was a good Stanley side produced a few players we signed a couple I recall.

Up the Trin

he was good such a shame he wanted more than we could offer him, love to know where he is now

went to Dewsbury for a months loan, actually met up with his dad and he told me he'd like to get this way over the border

I hope the same doesn't happen to Hampshire what has happened to MCB. He's not going to play second fiddle to another half back & why should he

Or Jordan Baldwinson?

What has happened to MCB? He has played second fiddle because he is second fiddle, did you want Chester to play him over Johnstone or BJB just to keep him happy?

The universal problem for/with all super league clubs is having players that are "Ready made" ie, all full of experience & Up to speed on playing full super league with nothing to be a/in the negative & therefore nothing to learn - in particular at the expense of your club & league points.
True that doesn't make sense but the top four clubs will pay over the odds for this aspect whilst all other super league clubs yearn for this but have to let players learn their trade.
Then come the big clubs & hopefully buy that ready made item !
Sorry for the facts,
Up the trin for ever.

I have no issues whatsoever in TJ, MCB or BJB. I think we are really fortunate that we are really strong in this position.

MCB is a good player and is only young. You cant blame him for wanting regular first team action. Maybe releasing him could also free up funds to strengthen where its needed more, and maybe blooding the next generation could be the back up for TJ and BJB

Agreed,last post, personally I like Randal & have no problem with his general
Ability but his only down side is slow ruck speed so we bring on woody to speed
Things up !
So we/coach knows this, answer we need another quicker hooker - ruck speed & control of ruck usually decides who wins !

Thought Hampshire had an outstanding game, no doubt the best in a trin shirt to date. Massive wraps to Lyne also, he's gained the strength and size to fend centres off and run over them.. something I thought I would never say about Reece. Roll on Friday!

He was in the Dewsbury 19 for yesterday’s game, but didn’t make the final 17. Matty English is looking to be the pick of the bunch from that Stanley side.

Number one priority ; get Hampshire signed up on a long term contract. Best player of his generation, will be the best 7 in SL. Rather than sign some second rate Aussie who is not good enough for NRL , I predict that if we sign Hampshire and play him at 7 then first rate Aussie NRL Clubs will be knocking our door down trying to sign him at end of next season.

I think he has shown enough this year to warrant a longer term deal as first choice 7 to play alongside Miller. 3 years probably would be about right.

I would then look to replace Finn with a less experienced halfback, such as a Joe Keyes type in case Miller or Hampshire picks up an injury. The benefit of taking someone from lower levels or part-time environments is they're likely to be more satisfied with being reserve initially, so should be willing to wait for an opportunity rather than get itchy feet as it sounds like MCB is rightly understandably doing. The obvious draw back of this though would be their skill/ quality level