I wish i shared your optimism. But, time will tell.

I agree, I get the feeling he is playing 6, between that and signing Radford and Dowes again it explains why I haven't bought a season pass.

But does that mean, if Horne is fit, he won't be getting a game? I don't see the bench as an option. He's an expensive squad player, which is the only reason i still have a little hope.

Horne is screwed, mentally if not physically, he wants to retire from what I hear.

I've heard the same, but why hasn't he done it? I can only think that he wants one last year of pay.

From what I hear, the option isn't there for him, and maybe he doesn't want to admit it?

Why wouldn't the option be there for him?

Can't blame him. Got 2 children AFAIK and he'll be on a decent contract I'd think. With hindsight, the re-signing of Horne with his horrendous neck injury was perhaps influenced by some sentimentality and his contribution to the club over a decade. 3 years was probably too long for both parties given the doubts that existed.

do you think the club offered him £120k to walk away?

Can't really disagree. He doesn't seem the type to string the club along either. He obviously thinks he's got something left.

I don't see what you're getting at.

What do you get from your employer if you retire, on health grounds, from your job?

Well this I strange... When I was talking to James Rule on Tuesday, I mentioned about my concern at HB regarding Long and Horne's injuries and he said 'unfortunately their both under contract'.... Now I took that as a slip of the tongue but maybe we do want rid of Horne but he won't go without cash. And why would he?? Tbf.

Ah, I see. I think i've misunderstood your first post.

i think long was very unlucky this year and i think he might play a lot more this season and horne ,would love us to bring that lad from feth in as understudy ,thackery got great reviews as well in the championship ,a young player to learn from long and horne then a big name half back 2012 with the young uderstudy to play with him