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Dave K. "Quote: Dave K. "Forgotten about the top class hooker we were talking about too, Danny Houghton critics should be realising just what a loss he will be next year.'"
Not based on his performances the last two years he won't, should have retired last season.
He is better than Smith for sure, but that's not saying much.'"
Would have to agree with Dave.K, in his prime yes Danny was a real asset to the 17 every week but sadly through poor recruitment, poor coaching and over playing him he has not been anywhere near for quite some time. The over sentimentality is another reason why we are where we are, look at the the teams who've regularly been at the top in any sport, they are ruthless in retention/recruitment and more often than not get rid just before a players ability starts to drop off. We on the other hand have always left it far too late an renewed deals over too long a term etc. For me a quota player should be with a club no more than 4-5 years max as squads need to be kept fresh and on its toes, instead we've bred failure and no accountability.