Quote ="CHEADLE LEYTHER"Can’t believe this. He was in a very poor side last season, and has been one of their better players this season. Have seen many of his close to the line tries on the Superleague show this season. Definitely an upgrade on Smith.'"
Guess we'll agree to disagree on this one. Bell, Brierley, Mellor and Sidlow all played in a very poor side last season, didn't stop them from standing out. Josh Eaves came in late in the season in said poor team and still outperformed Hood.
Also, I'm sure Wakefield fans will question your logic of him being one of their best players this season! I maintain that Smith is better than him, with more years left in the tank.
If we are to achieve Derek's aim of being a top 8 Superleague side, Liam Hood should be nowhere near our squad.