I'm sure we've been down this road before.

IMO he's a better passer of the ball, a slightly better tackler and a better kicker out of dummy half. Houghton's main attribute is his speed around the ruck and though his passing off the floor is improving its still not quite there.

Both players though are still young and therefore still have improvement in them, and are valuable commodities being British so ideally i'd keep them both. But as i've said if one has to go its more likely to be Tom due his contract status.

The kicking bit i'd certainly disagree with. When he first broke into the team Houghton put in some good kicks and regularly found touch in the oppositions 20. He doesn't seem to have done it as much this season but that's is probably due to lack of game time.

Lee is probably stronger in the tackle but to me Houghton is a better tackler round the ankles.

Little to choose with in the passing department and Houghton is undoubtedly quicker when running from dummy half.

As you can tell. Houghton for me

If people are serious about berro being one players in the clearout then they are very bad judge of player . Quality player who has being in a very average team who will even better with better players round him

No humble pie to eat, ive not said he is a rubbish player. Ive said he hasnt played well for us. I'll stick to that. If i see him playing well i'll say that too. Different opinions mate, thats what lifes all about.

Passing and defence on this seasons evidence. Danny needs to be careful he doesnt turn into a 1 trick pony.

Drinking

says who? even tommy doesnt know whats happening yet

I know

His family!!

Around the ankles is a terrible technique to have and is something Houghton needs to work on.

He doesnt dominate in any tackles due to his size. Definately needs to work doubly hard on his defensive technique.

Quite disappointed really. After some dire performances last season Tommy's shown excellent attitude and effort this year.

I really hope we're signing another half back.