That is a good point. It's only within the context of our other signings that Boof can be seen as a success or a failure.

As I've said, he'll go alright at second row, as a prop, he's not good enough.

I don't think he can play second row anymore after two years at prop

Given the decline in his performances since last year, I dread to think what he's going to be like next.

I pray we don't resign this guy. Flannery mark two

Club has announced he has already been re-signed, for another year.

When was this announced?

Um, on 10 June, and is the subject of this thread.

But, as established earlier in the thread, the club hadn't actually announced anything at that point - there was only a snippit in the St Helens Star saying that Laffranchi had said something about it in the supporter's lounge (or somesuch location).

I think he's signed mate. Think it was done weeks a go.

Oh, sorry, I didn't realise you weren't aware. I saw it on Saints official twitter account.

There is no mention of it on @saints1890 - the actual official account.

Yeah, I'm sure it's a case of no smoke without fire. I was just wondering if I'd missed an official announcement.

Yes, I know that @Saints1890 is the official account. I follow it on Twitter. I've just looked now. Clearly I was imagining it. I could have sworn I saw notification on there. Obviously not! My bad.

They need to get @sthelensrlfc shut down, it creates massive confusion and has a better name than the official club account. Who runs the sthelensrflc one?

I don't follow that one so I don't even have that excuse!

Confirmed on Boots 'n' all tonight.

Feck

Still no mention on saints website

They're not stupid. They've seen the reaction the Star article got and they will no doubt release it on another good news day. Announce Masoe and put this in the small print.

The sad thing is your probably right. I bet Boof's chuffed, another year (or maybe 3 knowing us) for him to jog around easing himself into retirement

Whether you agree with him getting a new contract or not, to criticise the guy and accuse him of easing into retirement is very disrespectful. He's ran his blood to water out of position for two years and has done much better than he is given credit for.

FWIW I don't think he should have been re-signed either, but any criticism should be aimed solely at the club.

If Saints offered me a contract I would take it. I too think if you are going to throw stones you need to pick your target and not just take a shotgun approach of hit everyone.

The majority should go to the club, of course. But he's not immune to it, particularly if his effort doesn't improve. Someone above said he's been running his blood to water. But he hasn't, he doesn't put any effort at all into his drives with the ball. He's a pro going through the motions to earn some money before he retires.

Marking time before he goes back to a job with the Titans.

Been harping in the press since before Christmas about doing another year
(before he has played a game).

Done little this year on the pitch.

Laughing all the way to the Bank.

An over-hyped overpriced Flannery.

That much lacking in grace that it has got into to the public domain
through reporting his comments in the sponsors lounge rather
than a formal announcement.

Don't know what's worse his arrogance and conceit or the club's weakness.