I would have kept Littler and Fitzpatrick too. Good squad men and they would have been useful back up. We have signed 7 players but 7 have left so are we going to be any stronger if the injuries kick in.

Did ask H, & he said not next year, but who knows after that

Despite the fact he needs to bulk up Owen looks a real good prospect to me. For a kid to come in and make 2 try assists in 3 replacement appearances is pretty impressive. That short pass for Parker's try against Hull KR was class. I like the fact he's prepared to attack the line and draw in the defence (near the opponents try line) and then gets the ball away rather than just going through the motions of passing it too early.

Agreed. I also love the way he attacks when in defence. He's got less meat than a vegetarians toothpick on that frame of his, yet he throws the lot into every tackle. And when he doesn't succeed in bringing his opponent down at the first point of contact, he chases and sticks to their ankles like a little terrier. You know, you just can't beat enthusiasm; an attribute Owen's got in abundance.

Oh, and he looks like Brett Finch!

I can't see Gleeson being anything other than a replacement centre or wing next year but who knows? A change of club nearer to home and linking up with his mate Ratchford again may just revive his career?

Open minded about Gleeson ,
Debuted at a very young age for Wigan with a smattering of appearances then spent the last 4 years at Wakey .

the club/ Simms obviously see something in him they like. Maybe they see him as a squad player , or a bit like Ashley Gibson where a change of club and surrounding may see him develop into a better player . Stephan told us he was ' best mates ' with Sean and go back alongway playing in junior sides together.
Willing to give him the benefit of the doubt as he's still only 22.