So this will surely mean Alker to back row with Parker moving to prop?
Holdsworth at 6 with Ratchford, With both smith's at 9 im happy with that



Would be delighted if we got another prop (stosic maybe) along with Broughton then we would have competition for starting 17 spots

You have to think that he has been brought in to play at 7 or 9 as cant see any openings injuries aside at 6 or 13. Though he does look a very decent signing and he will surely be one of the first names on the sheet with his versatility and his ability to kick goals.

Talking of which who is likely to be the number one choicer kicker now that Wilshere has left?.

As a Bolton Wanderers fan, news of us announcing D. Holdsworth as our new 'big signing' is enough to send a shiver down my spine?!



However, he looks like he has potential to go well for us. His versatility and kicking game will be of great benefit and he's also young ... and hungry apparently?!

From a Leyther?! The team who've just mananged to fluke their way out of the third division?!? The team whose fans are getting very excited about signing a teenager from Leigh Miners?!?! And you're trying to ridicule our signings?!?!?!

How's life in your glass house?

Read in paper some problem with him having a Macedonian passport re work visa!!!!!!

Im goin off Mr simms n Mr Mcraes current form in the transfer market, just what we needed a ball player with a brain, he is only 25 so approaching the peak of his powers, hope he is starting hooker with alker replacement 2ND row Jezza coming of the bench will give other teams lots to think about round the ruck.

I think his choice to come here shows he has ambition which is the type of player we need to sign, he could have easily stayed in oz but must have see the opportunity to play for one of the 14 biggest clubs in england with a new stadium about to begin which could send us and his career into orbit, like the rest of our current players they got in on the ground floor and should see this as an opportunity to achieve greatness.

I think rachford or m smith will kick the goals as they will be on the field most of the time imo

Could one of the moderators please close this thread down? Its far too positive to be on Scarlet Turkey!

Holds....worth.

What is he good for?

Very average player who seems to be on slide... though could be one who fits to SL and excels greatly! The likes of Luke Dorn & McGoldrick didn't come with big reps but have done really well!

Reading signing statement the massive focus on his potential goalkicking was bit odd, cos surely player first and foremost?

Smith, Smith, Ratchford & Holdsworth is a good 4 to pick from though!

That kinda talk ain't welcome round these parts

Looks like celtic got the better player from the bulldogs theyve signed matt utai a good try scoring winger. how many wingers have we got, oh 1! maybe ratchford will be playing wing again this season!!

No way. Utai's career died 2 years ago.

What I reckon we need is another prop.
Ryan Boyle is an improvement on Nash but not Stapo. The gap left by Stapo surely still needs to be filled.
They say the best halves in the world can only strut their stuff on the back of a good pack. Now, we appear to have 4 blokes that can play half back but a pack inferior to last year. What sort of momentum have these halves got to work with?
Would've preferred another Stapo than any half back. In fact, I'd have prefered to see more investment in the academy than a gamble on an out of favour import!
Right, that's my 2 penneth worth. (Just out of interest, what exactly is "2 penneth worth" anyway.)

RP "two penneth worth" was your meat ration in the war, i am lead to believe

Cheers Pev. Don't suppose you remember, I mean, heard what the air raids were like have you?

D.HOLDSWORTH ? I wonder if we,ll be seeing linzi dawn mackenzie at the willows ? if you dont know who she is especially if your a man YOUR LYING

lovely girl but not as distracting as she used to be Apparently.

This who you mean antwerp? img2.listal.com/image/102056/500 ... kenzie.jpg

This who you mean antwerp? img2.listal.com/image/102056/500 ... kenzie.jpg

a fine pair of props there, have they got a European passport

If they do I bet the coaching staff can't wait to get their hands on them and lick them into shape

Tyrer is also a good kicker

So was Chris Charles but what has that got to do with this thread. Also Stefan can Kick if required

think he is pointing to the factor that tyrer might make the starting 13 ahead of littler so he would be in up for the choice of kicker.

Personally a lot have tried to dethrone the horse over the years but he always comes bouncing back, if tyrer has it in him to get in the 1st team ahead of stu litter and stay there all season and perform well then that would be great and if he can kick goals too while he is doin that then thats a bonus.

As much as i am NOT a fan of littler, i dont know what it is but every season we say it is his last because of a new signing, but every year he keeps getting back in. we should nickname him Marmite (love him or hate him).

Wish I had a 10p for every poster who have stated we are weak in the backs.

I agre with the props and would not be suprised if a "loan" appeared early in the season - someone 30ish and OK to take punishment as our young 'uns show their paces.