I don't blame people being skeptical when he was brought in. Given the circumstances at the time I think the concerns about nepotism were valid, and it was a huge challenge for him to take on. However, 9 months on (or however long it's been) I think he has hardly put a foot wrong. Sure a couple of his signings will likely go down as duds, but there's no club in the world who gets it right every time. The Cartwright appointment looks like a brilliant one. He's put together a much deeper and more professional looking back room team. Working with Cartwright they've managed to put together a pretty good squad given the constraints and how hard a sell the club was. Most importantly it feels like the club and the fans are connected again. 

With watts, knight and Esseh only here until the end of the season, plus losing a couple of the young forwards. I'd be all for getting Sutton in, as long as hes fit and ready to go.Bit of strength in depth in the front row. 

Wow signed Hill from Wigan, that's a fantastic signing.

Young promising prop coming from a top club and culture. Cracking signing. 

Potentially an England prop - good signing

Harvie Hill. We've gone from not been able to attract players to attracting a good standard of player from across that side of England. 


Great signing that!

Great signing Harvie Hill, yes unfortunately Gardiner and Laidlaw will probably gone by next season 

That's huge.

I like what I've seen of him, but you have seen him more than me, what are your thoughts on him?

Brilliant signing so much potential and bravery and still best years ahead of him. Tipped pre season for England  honours another signing of intent 

Hopefully Wainhouse back on the scene too, played prop for the reserves  He isca bit unit, as big as some already first team forwards if you look at the Humber bridge photo posted today.

Can't believe how big Barron is too, not far off the size of Jed.