People keep saying this, but he was injured for the whole of 2008 bar one and a half games.

Pedantic, possibly, but true nonetheless.


I'm not so sure we will TBH. Agar can't afford Horne to be a passenger, and I don't think that situation will suit Rich either. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire before the end of his contract, especially if a potential replacement can be found.

To a degree they did, once we got to their line everybody just stood there waiting for someone else to do something.

I think to continue to play horne in the key position of 6 is hindering the team. His lack of confidence lack of creativity and lack of energy is on show for us to see and now does nothing more than try and take the defensive line on. I do not dislike Horne and have grown up watching him and joined in with the HORNEY HORNEY HORNEY chants on occasion he has done something special, but sadly these times are to few and far between Maybe centre or utility man is now more suited. We need a dynamic 6 to take the creative lead when Longy is injured. washbrook has played in the position after numerous injuries to Horne and washy grows with confidence the more he plays the position with his short kick through on the angles or timely off the shoulder runs. Turner has been touted as a potential 6 with his speed and good hands could be greatly used in the stand off role (bit of a leon pryce).

I think Agar should maybe bite the bullet show he wants to play the strongest team and not let salaries dictate. Give washy or turner a run in the position it would be then theirs to lose!!

I could not agree more - I did not go to Wrexham so dont usually give an opinion if not at match but could not believe we went with that partnership again. If Rich Agar persists with this I am amost feeling robbed of a season already, Why did we sign Turner if we are not going with him. I hope for changes on Friday. We all love Rich Horne but I agree with most - he should not start.

If people are insistent on moving tansey up to 6/7 then why not move Horne to FB and see how he gets on in a position he has played well in before and also gives him the luxury of coming in when he wants to.

He was distinctly average at FB. Poor ball returns

Unlike the 18 clean breaks the miraculous Tansey made? I like Tansey at f/b, but his ball returns are not particularly impressive. His positioning has been good and he's been good at joining in with the line.

I agree

Although as the poster above says Tansey's ball returns are no better. Thankfully being a fullback isn't just about catching/picking the ball up and acting like a prop for a few seconds as some on here make out.

Seems to me that Horne will be fit top play on Friday so he will still be in the halves without a doubt.

If so then Tansey to 7, Whiting to FB and Hall to centre with Calders on wing for me.

Put him in with Turner and see what happens.........be intresting to hear what our 2 whingers will have to say whilst the match is on...

Tend to think Washy and Horne will get another go.

Funnily enough...someone at work made the same comment about Tanseys ball returns..........

Agar talks a good game,shame he hasnt a clue how to implement it on the pitch