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| Quote Matty_HullFC="Matty_HullFC"I'm guessing ex test and SoO players are considered top draw?
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Depends on the size of the ex!
I don't suppose the signing of Wally Lewis would send a tremble through SL but would fit your description perfectly. |
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| Quote Matty_HullFC="Matty_HullFC"I'm guessing ex test and SoO players are considered top draw?
P.s. I'm still waiting for an apology off you.'"
I would, but...
Quote Matty_HullFC="Matty_HullFC"news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull_kr/8234806.stm
No need for a sorry.'" |
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| Quite interesting that he never used this part of the quote.
Morgan added: "He's got the desire to be part of a team that's going to be pushing for trophies and we expect him to have a long Super League career in a red and white jersey."
Reminds me of someone else who's selective in thier choice of quotes  |
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| Quote j_hunter_hkr="j_hunter_hkr"Your idea of "top drawer" is very short sighted. When Saints signed Jon Wilkin from Rovers was he a "top drawer" signing? Or are players from the bottom club in the NRL your idea of "top drawer"?
I'm not saying Cook and Hodgson were the players Hudgell had in mind when he said those things so maybe we will be signing someone else, but I can't say I'd be massively disappointed if we didn't.'"
Fair enough. I suspect that if McManus told Saints fans to expect 2 top drawer signings, they'd be underwhelmed with Hodgson and Cook, though. 
When you look at it another way, you're in all likelihood releasing Fitzhenry, Aizue, Gene, Esders, (I'Anson?) and have only signed Cook and Hodgson plus Taylor promoted from the academy. Highly unlikely that this is the end of your recruitment. |
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"Fair enough. I suspect that if McManus told Saints fans to expect 2 top drawer signings, they'd be underwhelmed with Hodgson and Cook, though.
When you look at it another way, you're in all likelihood releasing Fitzhenry, Aizue, Gene, Esders, (I'Anson?) and have only signed Cook and Hodgson plus Taylor promoted from the academy. Highly unlikely that this is the end of your recruitment.'"
Your bitterness is embarrassing  |
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"Fair enough. I suspect that if McManus told Saints fans to expect 2 top drawer signings, they'd be underwhelmed with Hodgson and Cook, though.
When you look at it another way, you're in all likelihood releasing Fitzhenry, Aizue, Gene, Esders, (I'Anson?) and have only signed Cook and Hodgson plus Taylor promoted from the academy. Highly unlikely that this is the end of your recruitment.'"
Feeling a bit neglected now as you don't appear to want (actually we all know it's because you can't) to answer my questions...
And mines a single espresso, Jamaica Blue Mountain beans please. |
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"
When you look at it another way, you're in all likelihood releasing Fitzhenry, Aizue, Gene, Esders, (I'Anson?) and have only signed Cook and Hodgson plus Taylor promoted from the academy. Highly unlikely that this is the end of your recruitment.'"
I've thought that we'd [ineed[/i to promote another young player and I hope we do... but Hodgson being U-21 means he'll count as home grown next year (only), I think. So another signing from outside the club is possible. I'anson would need to be replaced by a club-trained player. If Gene goes, the arrival of Cook and the probability of Walker playing in the back row balances that. Prop is pretty well covered - something like Mills for Bibb might go down well. Another 3-quarter to provide cover would be good, but I'd hope a reserve player might be given a shot.
The important signings were the players we've retained and re-signed. The number of players available who would improve our team is pretty small - that is why we are third  . Its not like the end of 2007 - improving a good squad is harder than improving an average one and there is no point making signings for signings sake. |
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Mrs B is still enjoying the 'major coup' that is, erm...whats he called...the full back... damn, I cant remember his name lol
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| Quote Mild Rover="Mild Rover"I've thought that we'd [ineed[/i to promote another young player and I hope we do... but Hodgson being U-21 means he'll count as home grown next year (only), I think. So another signing from outside the club is possible. I'anson would need to be replaced by a club-trained player. If Gene goes, the arrival of Cook and the probability of Walker playing in the back row balances that. Prop is pretty well covered - something like Mills for Bibb might go down well. Another 3-quarter to provide cover would be good, but I'd hope a reserve player might be given a shot.
The important signings were the players we've retained and re-signed. The number of players available who would improve our team is pretty small - that is why we are third
. Its not like the end of 2007 - improving a good squad is harder than improving an average one and there is no point making signings for signings sake.'"
Spot on, yet again MR. |
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| Quote Rupert Pupkin="Rupert Pupkin"Mrs B is still enjoying the 'major coup' that is, erm...whats he called...the full back... damn, I cant remember his name lol'"
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| Quote Sheldon="Sheldon"where have you being hiding? ?
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Been working off-shore and just got back home to once again provide an unbiased opinion on the local rugby scene! |
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. Its not like the end of 2007 - improving a good squad is harder than improving an average one and there is no point making signings for signings sake.
Just because I said there was no need doesn't mean that it wouldn't be the right thing to say sorry 
