Thanks morrissey - sometimes it can be depressing reading negative posts on these message boards, but every so often you get a post like this which restores your faith in human nature and in rugby league fans in particular.

Had he signed for Leeds or Wakey I might not have come across the same

You lot seem to have lost a few leaders in the shape of Wilshere and Stapleton as well as the quality of Myler.

The Saints pair are decent but your squad seems weaker than last year on first viewing.

I would say that Wilshire and Stapletleton will be a loss but not a massive one, im sure the standard of player we have brought in so far will be of simular standard or better than the standard we released.

They will probably be younger too to allow us to mold their talents and build for our future with a new stadium

Tyrer confirmed on the main site

Mate, you're certainly living up to your name.

With nine players leaving and 5 players joining I would expect at least 3 or 4 more players to be added to the squad for 2010!

Stapleton wont be a massive loss??? I don't know what planet you're on lately mate but I'm a bit worried - maybe the lack of rugby is playing tricks on you or summat.

And who of the players we've brought in (so far) are of a similar standard to Wilshere and Stapo, never mind a better standard??

im a bit worried 2 the squad looks just as bad as last year, weve only got 1 specialist winger, no decent fullback, i thought we'd strengthen the pack but have not, i mean leuluia, sibbit and parker are not gettin any better. the younger players should come on a bit from last year but overall the squad looks a bit bare.

From what ive seen we have brought in a international prop forward who is young and will continue to improve in every aspect of his game a offloader would be very nice please, stapo wasnt gettin any younger yes he was all effort but did he have what it takes to us to the next level? No Tyrer is a straight swap for wilshire who will give us a goal kicker and a centre which is important. We lose that xfactor which we got in wilshire but how often did he reaily turn up and play, 1 moment of magic followed by 3 moments of madness.

with m smith at 6 and j smith at 9 quicker hand around the ruck a few more signings to come its all on for a successful season imo

i agree i think well improve from last season

Parker was outstanding for us last season, i agree about Big Phil and Sibbit both had good patches though the season Sibbit at the begining and Big Phil at the end both need to give us that level of performance for a greater chunk of the season to help the younger lads the chance to perform.

I would think that you have signed Jody Broughton for next season with him not been given a squad number by the Rhinos for 2010.

Is he a winger?

He is.

Which side? is he tall? small?

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Really? Honestly?

Guess it depends what you qualify as success, an improvement on consitent performance and position last year will do for me, I think were capable of that! Maybe a decent cup run too!

Yes, there is enough quality in the playing staff this season to take us to the next level, whether they have the belief, the passion and the ability to cope with the pressure which that brings remains to be seen.

Mental toughness is the key, its a good thing that part of our preseason is due to take place at a army base somewhere, i reaily hope the players are put through their paces and are broken down by the officers in charge and it doesnt just turn into the kripton factor, ive met a few solders in my time and they are the most focused and disaplined people ive ever met, they never let anythin stop them achievin their goals both individually and as a team, get that installed into our playing staff early doors will go a long way to shape how our season will be played out.

Rob hasn't let on that he pressed down in the lift.

It was rumoured a while back we were signing Sean Penkywicz. www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local/P ... 5821883.jp

It was rumoured a while back we were signing Sean Penkywicz. www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local/P ... 5821883.jp

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Who? As far as I can tell we are gonna have to cobble a back line together that looks something like - 1. Fitzy, 2. Henry, 3. Talau, 4. Gibson, 5. McGilvray, 6. M. Smith 7. Ratchford. I'm happy to be corrected about the possible line up but any way you do it it looks grim. That's without even looking at the possible horror show that is the forwards. I'm not bothering commenting on that army bit of your post.