Very true.

And took his position

what that second row/ hooker

Is it just me or did anyone else feel a bit sorry for Gaskell, water boy, today? He's done all that work to help get us to third spot and now the possible glory games are coming up and he's water boy. Not that I think he should be taking Pryce's spot, but I just couldn't help feeling a bit sorry for him.

I don't believe any of that, proof?

from what i have heard gaskell wasnt dropped today he was rested which i find hard to believe

i cant give you no proof just have to wait and see but i cant see leon at saints next season unless he takes a cut

I felt sorry for him but Im told he took the news well and Royce had a long chat with him and he understands.

There's no way we're up to cap

I think you,ve got a soft spot spot for Gaskell - SaintsFan similar with Wilkin.

Gaskell has done very well in playing to the best of his capability in an injury ravaged team with is hard thing to do because he's had a fair bit of pressure at times. Like we,ve said before he,s still needs another season of development to improve his game, next season I would expect him to add more muscle, be faster and tactically smarter.

I,m sure Royce has had words of wisdom with him, the only problem for him is if Pryce re signs then he may get limited opportunities and may have to settle for the bench back spot.

once we give new deals to some of the youngest and someone else whos ooc and we bring someone else in we will be

I know the ain't much money left in the pot and I know we only got Flanagan in as a like for like signing.

I also know for a fact that pryce ain't agreed to sign for any other club yet.

Pryce played like a man wanting another contract at the club. I,m sure Royce was chuffed on what Pryce is capable of and what he offers in direction, communication etc. McManus needs to get one of those brown envelopes out.

With Pryce in the side, we are a side genuinely capable of lifting silverware. We look a totally different team with him out there.

If he stays fit for the rest of the year, he's an absolute must for a contract extension.

Royce is on sky text praising Leon.

He's also praising wilkin and jammer.

Wilkin is my new favourite player

Yup. We have had to struggle in the halves for so long now it has been a joy having him on the pitch even just for the short periods he has been there. I hope whatever was bothering him in the first half is not serious and that he has come through his 60 minutes ok. I thought Royce was taking a big risk playing him for so long but hopefully it has not cost us.

At last! You have seen the light!

Let's not go down this road again.

I've always said I liked him but was disappointed in his performances as I knew he could be better.

He's got that aggression back this year and his attacking has gone up a gear. His work rate was never in doubt.

Ditto Leon brings the organisation and leadership we have missed this year?

just his bollocking to Makinson when he scored in the corner for not holding the ball correctly is evidence alone?

I must admit, im 50% less confident for the cup semi now you have Pryce back.

I agree but he can be proud of the job he's done for the team this year. Like any youngster he makes the occasional error but I'd give him 10/10 for every game he's played as he's been asked to step up earlier than expected.

He seems very level headed so can probably apply a reasonable amount of perspective to the situation and knows his time will come.

We have lost Luke Gale to Bradford, I rate Luke but so many of our supporters seem to be saying good riddance? funny how quickly some fans can turn.

Who else is going at the end of the season then? Have I misread this?

Are you alluding to Pryce going or are you saying another after Pryce Graham & Eastmond?

Why get rid of arguably our best player unless we can replace him with someone better? There is nobody with any quality available to replace him, unless we did the unimaginable and paid a transfer which isn't going to happen. Even if he warmed a seat in the doctors office for most of next season it would be better than not having him and being a quality player light, replacing him with a player who isn't even as good as our youngsters.

Keep him fit for the business end of the season and we're laughing.

What if he's asking for more than we're prepared to pay and is asking for a deal that's longer than we're prepared to offer?

That's the question isn't it. What if we don't see him for 3 years because of injury after a few weeks run out. But in the end that could happen to any player and going off recent form, sides seam to be content to pay off long term injured players to make room on the cap.

Saints had a similar quandry with Sculthorpe, he was in and out for a few seasons until in the end he made the decision for the club.

It's a tough call having a good player with a long term injury and only a few weeks will tell the doctors how the injury is going.