Nxt time we see sean long on the pitch will be cas at home but most prob wigan away.

A lot of if's Robbo your just missing the but's

Pretty sure Long & Horne will be missing out, he mentioned Burnett had a good chance of getting some game time this week (not sure where he mentioned it but i do recall it) If thats the case Washy & Turner in place of Long & Horne.

they only need signing off as injured by the club doctor to be replaced, the timing of the squad announcement makes no difference, you couldn't enforce a rule like that as a player may recover before the squad is announced and then aggravate a niggle in training afterwards seeing as you announce the squad 2 days in advance.

so can someone tell me the point of naming someone in a squad who actually has no chance of playing and in fact has no chance of playing for the next few weeks?? am i missing something??

A little OTT. Who has said he is definitely out for a few weeks apart from a couple of posters on here?

There are no other half backs in the full squad so we might as well name him if as the website says he is a "doubt".

I think thats a bit harsh. Coaches play mind games with opposition coaches all the time with regards injured players.

exactly!! and as for this "it could be mind games" i reckon if we all know, theres a pretty good chance brian noble will know too!!?

Spot on

Burnett in for Tickle the only change for me if Horne and Long are fit.

If Horne is injured Washbrook in at 6.

If Long if injured then Washbrook in at 6 and Horne to 7.

If both are injured then Washbrook in at 6, Berrigan to 7, Houghton to 9 and Turner on to the bench.

All I'm saying is that if he is supposedly touch and go for this game and is subsequently missing for the next 3 games we have been lied to with regards the extent of his injury.

Why move a player from his position? We have done that all too often in previous seasons and got nothing from it. Berrigan has been a much better player at 9 and he should stay there. Everyone has been singing Turners praises so lets see if he is up to the job.


P.S. Agree with you Robbo, no need to play mind games for this week or next week to be fair the only people they will end up misleading are the supporters.

A bit of experience will be needed I reckon. I'm not keen on either Washbrook or Turner playing in the halves never mind them playing together. I'd be more confident with a Washbrook / Berrigan partnership then a Turner / Washbrook one.

I dont really see what "edge" we get over the opposition by pretending Long has a chance of playing this week. Odd that we seemed quite happy to announce Calderwood had a Hamstring injury prior to the first game.

Surrounded by experienced players and Berro will be steering them from acting half most of the time as well. Fitzy will also be on hand to offer encouragement etc. If it is not working substitutions can be made to rectify.