I'm guessing that Ratchford might not be cleared to play after his head knock last week? Hence Patton's inclusion?

Patton played in reserves last night, doesn't mean he couldn't back up but others think it unlikely, Penny also played last night.

Think you guys have a much better squad on paper.. I just don't hope you guys run away with it; I hope it's a good game for all the neutrals at home and the best team wins.

i'd have him on his own schedule at the moment, consisting of weight loss, permanently turning and chasing kicks in behind him (reactions) and learning to not come in off his wing, by getting someone to stand with a brush handle with a screw driver on the end of it, if he comes in at the wrong time, he gets a jab in the chest.

Sounds fair enough, good talking to and dropped to think about what you (haven't) done isn't working so far. I really do want him to come good, Lineham at his best would be great to have for some of the big matches coming up, if we win tomorrow and the idea of making a Wembley match day squad doesn't wake him up then what will?

Wow it didn't take long for Agar to take the rap for Lineham's recruitment!

Sorry, but I don't think that works as Patton played for the reserves last night. Even if he played for half the game, he could easily pick up a broken leg or a concussion which would keep him out of the CC semi. Surely not a risk the coach would make with the most important game of the season so far coming up. So I suspect his inclusion is a nod from TS to say he is doing well and that he will get his chance again.

Quote ="Alffi_7"Why would he have been bought on Agars say? Lineham was there in Agars final season at Hull, but it was his first season playing there, I doubt Lineham even played a first team game under Agar.'" www.rugby-league.com/article/324 ... he-look-of May be putting two and two together to make five, but as Agar brought Lineham to Hull from York my suspicions are that he is indeed his 'sponsor'.

Quote ="Alffi_7"Why would he have been bought on Agars say? Lineham was there in Agars final season at Hull, but it was his first season playing there, I doubt Lineham even played a first team game under Agar.'" www.rugby-league.com/article/324 ... he-look-of May be putting two and two together to make five, but as Agar brought Lineham to Hull from York my suspicions are that he is indeed his 'sponsor'.

It always amazes me how Agar always gets wheeled out even if there is the slightest chances of the wheels falling the Wire campaign wagon.

BD3 / ninearches

Ultimately the call on recruitment is TS's so he takes the rap, but in my view Agar would have had a major say - a recommendation. It's simply illogical that he wouldn't have had.
Decisions on the rest of the 2016 recruitment - for me at least - is very positive.
I'd say all others are performing at least at the level we expected, and many far better than that hoped for.

But I don't think this has much to do with 'the wheels falling off the wagon'.
I'm confident that with this squad we will get to Wembley and be in the top 4, irrespective of whether Lineham plays or not.
And then it's all down to who performs on the day.

Best of luck Wire on Saturday.Still think Sims is a second rower..Hope he prooves me wrong.

From what I have seen Lineham has neither the attitude or application to sort his career out. He needs to grow up.

Whoever sanctioned his signing needs a reality check.

Don't know about you guys but I'm very nervous about today. Good luck and may the best team win.