www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html You've got to admire the bloke for speaking his mind, although the detail is not as sensational as the headline. What better way to stoke up the interest in our first fixture !

www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html You've got to admire the bloke for speaking his mind, although the detail is not as sensational as the headline. What better way to stoke up the interest in our first fixture !

yes it is

I would prefer he didn't give Saint's ammunition ahead of the game, however reading his actual comments he only says Saints will struggle if they get injuries, which is pretty much correct for most teams!

Intresting that he thinks it could be us challenging Leeds.

Don't be fooled. He's a charmer. He will say that because he plays for you. Not that it won't be true. But take his soundbites with a pinch of salt. He's loves to play his audience, it's part of his charm (and also sometimes the most frustrating part of his character).

A player with a bit of charisma who recognises the importance of keeping the fans onside. That'll do for me.

Sounds good to me.You can't beat a bit of confidence.Let the mind games begin.

Think your looking into it a bit too deep TBH. I want Long to talk it up as much as he can just as I do Fitz and O'Meley. We know they can walk the walk cos history proves it, lets hope it rubs off on their undoubted talented team mates eh?

If that had been a Rovers player he would have been a smug bxxxxxxd!

but it wasnt so why bring it up???

Missed the point. If it had been a rovers player talking like that he would have been ridiculed. Because its long he's a trooper.

don't they need to win a trophy or trophies to be smug?

You didn't actually read the article, did you?