New Scrum Half Hunt

Quote: Chris B "I can't lie and say that I'm not disappointed with Webster leaving...
I was expecting the little red headed menace that we saw destroying us everytime we played KR in 2006 but we didn't get that.
He was still a decent organiser and a mature head on the pitch and was missed when he wasn't in the side.
However in recent weeks we have seen how important it is to have a SH that is willing to take the game by the scruff of the neck with Kain, Wynn and Paul all causing us problems.
I think this move probably benefits the player who wanted a move closer to home, and the club who were willing to let Webster go and free up a sizable piece of the salary cap. Going now though is not ideal unless we have someone lined up. That could very well be the case.

We could blood Hulme, and I'd agree with giving him some game time but we can't burden him with the pressure of being our sole specialized SH. In answer to Rich, we have seen what happens when we have done the same with Coyle and S. Myler throwing them in at the deep end. They struggle with the expectation. I'd say both players did not enjoy the pressure that comes with playing in that position so young. In time they can flourish but they need to be protected to an extent.

It is important that we bring in someone established.. Widnes have tried to get through a season without a recognised SH before and it was a complete nightmare.
At this moment in time I would gratefully accept someone like Wynn or Black but both of those players would obviously be completely unavailable. I wait the announcement of the replacement with some anxiety if the truth be told.'"

you are correct he is completely unavailable.