I personally reckon it is the relationship (on the pitch) with Tesco that is helping his game. They know and understand each others game and are both good enough to profit from it. Long may it continue!

Why do people seem to feel the need to go too far either way? 4 weeks ago it was he was the worst thing since Chris Thorman, now for some it seems the only time he has ever put a poor inside ball in or failed to take on the line in the past have all been down to those around. He's not changed his name to Brian has he?

He was inconsistent before, there surely can be no doubt over that. I can accept that Rooney wasn't the ideal partner for him, nor were the pack always the best. It's a bit rich expecting the best players around you though unless you deserve it on merit; I can imagine the conversation with McNally: 'get a call up for the Australian national team Ben, and then we'll start talking about signing Peacock, Civoniceva, Cunningham, Hindmarsh and Johns'.

For me the important thing is the now and next. His confidence is up, through experience he seems to know his own game better and he's gelled with players around him - far more than I as a sceptic expected, and I salute him for that and admit my own doubts. There is a long way to go though in a three year contract. If I see anywhere near the same for the rest of the season, I'll be more than happy.

I'm assuming you are referring to my perspective. I disagree, as chances are him doing badly would imapct upon the team I support, and I like to think that is a case epicaricacy cannot apply to.

I expressed my doubts before; I cannot deny them. I didn't see the need to completely rail against his signing though. Equally now, I'm more than happy for the optimists to wallow in their predictions. I just think it gets a little over the top either way.

Initially at the time of the signing i think some were bemused simply because we had Scott Grix who was performing well and Jeffries was inconsistent last time around.

As others have suggested the fact he's playing behind a strong pack and coupled with Brough being a dominant halve has certainly helped Ben play his game and i'd like to hope we've seen a little of what we can expect from him. Certainly that tackle on Sunday was inspirational for the team

ben jefferies is a player that scott grix could never be at half back. scott grix is a very good utility player who i would have like to still be at belle vue but i think that the players we have at the moment in the positions that scott played are superior (morton/blanch, jefferies, millard, murphy and jd)

can't wait for the time bj has an off day .. they will all be back with "told you so!" why not just give encouragement to ALL !!!

rlLatu's thoughts on Jeffriesrl

remove four letters and that's what i think of you !

I thought for one minute Latu had made some comment on Bens playing skills, i should have known better