Why do you say that. If you have already been given the nod why on earth would SOC waste money he doesn't have to. You could be the first club ever promoted from a relegation position in the Championship into SL. Now someone tell me that is not a faint possibility.

What you chatting Demon were 5th?

You should be greatful your still in the bloody division sherlock.

Er, you have another season before you reach those ivory towers idiots. You get in in March, why should you bother trying next season. Oh and ask the RFL why we are in this division. The RFL openly stated Gateshead cheated. Still wouldn't expect you two to know anything about what happens outside Widnes.

We won't know til March, we'll need a squad long before then.

I think it is vital that Smith is offered a new contract. He is such a talent and as he has shown in the passed couple of weeks he is one of our best players. Never had the greatest season at the beginning, but who did, we've lost 9 games so it cant all be his fault. Plus he was out of some of them with his face injury.

Thacks as well, what some people forget is that he is only 24. Not a clue why he was dropped to reserves. Just that interception play alone which he does alot shows what as assett he would be to us. If we took him to SL he would only be 26, playing some of the best rugby of his carear with a higher standing of playing saff playing around him.

Club would be stupid to let either of these two go.

Smith is a quality player IMO and is certainly worthy of a 2 year deal for you guys.

I’d say practically every Widnes supporter would agree but, for what ever reason, Smithy seems to be out of favour with the coach.

It might be do do with his high wages. I believe he’s one of the clubs highest earners – though I could be wrong.

This could be part of the problem, as perhaps they will only be handing out one-year contracts to some players, with a view to ensuring that they can just release all the players they don’t want in 2012 (should Widnes get a licence) and thus have the maximum amount of room under the cap to recruit the best possible team for SL. I can see why some players may reject a one season contract and look elsewhere for a better deal.

Of course I’m only guessing here.

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I would consider your comments to be very near the truth if i was gonna guess!

Can not believe have Netherton on a 2 yr contract and Smith not wanted.You need 2 hookers to interchange, and if Smith goes all the best and hope gets a good send off.

Smith will be a Leyther next season.....

I think for any aspiring SL side in the Champ, a strong season in 2011 is a must.

A facebook Smithy page is open. Get adding and get emailing the club, Smithy cannot leave. www.facebook.com/keepmarksmithatwidnes

A facebook Smithy page is open. Get adding and get emailing the club, Smithy cannot leave. www.facebook.com/keepmarksmithatwidnes