Gaz was fit when brought back from saints, Smith then played Grix at hb against saints, again not giving him a chance. That kid the truth & I haven't said anything but ...

I think GOB is a very useful talent and part of me wants him to be given a good run in the team. Unfortunately, the other half of me thinks he is a bit brittle and for his age has had far too many injuries. I know this can be just bad luck and for his sake I hope it is.

If the management have been criticised in the past for paying over the odds for a player i would expect them to be determined to justify the deal. Personally i think Myler will be a lot better now he is no longer in the shadow of Lee Briers ,but i think GOB should be given a chance as well , seeing as he is a proven goalkicker, alongside Myler in the halves. Ratch is capable of fitting almost anywhere in the team & may be more effective with a roving commission. I would think he would make a very good loose forward with his ball playing ability.

I've said it before and I'm jolly well going to say it again.

Ratchford at FB
GOB at stand-off
Myler scrum-half

GOB/Myler can interchange at hooker with Higham/Monas and Monas and Ratchford can interchange at HB as needs be to keep the opposition guessing and to adapt as games unfold.

Dead easy this coaching lark.

Agreed.

Its quite heart wrming to know that we have so many talented coaches sat in the stands that totaly understand the ins and outs of being a super league coach and player. Since when has Tony Smith every given us a hint that he will only play tried and tested players and will not give youth a chance when ready. Forgive me if i am wrong but isnt Ben Currie younger than GOB and has secured a first team starting place purely on his form and being ready to play. TS obviuosly does not think GOB has been ready to make the step up yet Same applies with Laihtwaite, dwyer and a couple of others. If he didnt think they would make it, guess what? he gets rid. GOB will get there as long as he can be patient for even longer.