I think Simon will be a very good signing based on his limited performances for Catalan and will add greater go forward. Need another Tautai type impactive prop though but have confidence in Webster to make the most of the limited finances he's got.

The other two signings are Super League quality so hopefully add strength and quality.

The squad appears to be going in a transitionary period with a coach bringing in those that he wants, as long as it's done with a good pre season I'm fine with that.

Hope Tim Smith signs.

Maybe why we have to get rid of a few especially those with big contracts

I get the feeling and this was backed up IMO by Richie Mathers interview that we are going all out to blow the budget on a couple of absolute quality players and go with a smaller squad. Risky if you get injuries, fantastic if you don't.

What about us 2000 potential season ticket holders agreeing to pay an extra £1 a week to help secure Tim Smiths services.

lol - sounds familiar

You might as well increase the price of the ST

Nigel Wright anyone?

Yes i know but this way its targeted for a specific purpose a bit like a contingency fund so it does'nt disappear into the prverbial black hole.

That definitely sounds familiar!

My thought's exactly, especially if Webbo see's him as his main priority.

Indeed. I liked Mathers most of the time, but if we have to go with a cheaper option to be able to afford Smith, I'm all for it.

Would anyone like to see Webster take a chance on a younger player? Not so much Max Jowitt but someone like Harry Siejka? I liked Harry... I just think a lot more was expected from him but coming back from a long term injury I just don't think he had the confidence. I know all the comments back are going to be slating my view but what are other peoples opinions? What young gun would you like Webster to take a chance on?

Our own young guns are a good start for me

So you want to take a chance on younger players, just not our own ? Very strange.