They didn't on Sunday against York

Not to worry Parker will be back soon he's like a winger trapped in a prop's body

Seriously though he's bloody quick for the size of him I'll be glad when he's back marshalling the boys round the park

Really hope Jamie coming back is true. For me Ryan's a great weapon to have in any team, and when we've used him off the bench before I don't think we used him enough. But when he's stood out for me it's been as a finisher rather than a playmaker and organiser to compliment Riddy as a regular starter in the halves.

Re: wingers, if we played an expansive game I'd be crying out for more pace, but playing so much up the middle I think a fast winger would be a luxury that would be wasted on us. We'd be better spending any money beefing up our pack, especially in light of Hoppy's upcoming move to the dark side of the borough. I think we have a good long term wing prospect in Hill, so as long as we continue to develop him with increasing opportunities in the side, I wouldn't be in any rush to get rid of Mado. I agree there's no room for sentiment and he might not be getting any quicker but he's almost always solid & dependable. A player who's strong in both areas is probably out of our price range, so I say play to our strengths in terms of the way we play the game, and Mado fits that at the moment.

Steve Maden never put's a foot wrong in a Leigh shirt and is very hungry for work. He takes huge pressure off the forwards and quite often has made 2 or 3 drives up field achieving the hard yards associated with them whilst some of the forwards are still getting back in position.

On Sunday, He took his try superbly well in the first half. A player of lesser experience or ability could possibly have fumbled that one.

Steve Maden would not come anywhere close to beating Duane Chambers in a foot race but I know who the more effective winger is !!

having watched Hill all season he is no faster than Maddo

well said Harold....Steve Maden has been earning his place in the side for years.
Look at Kevin Penny - Pace alone isn't everything !

Although this is a thread about the possibility of re-signing Jamie Ellis , which I would support.
The poor responses regards the input of Steve Maden beggars belief, apart from his brain fart v Haven the other week, his workload has been excellent IMO. He might not be the fastest winger in the comp, nor has ever been but I`d take his carries @ game over some of the so-called speedsters in our comp.

Solid player takes a lot of ball to give the forwards a rest. Not the fastest but is strong and he can tackle.

Maden is a solid player in this division. Doesnt like getting niggled and sometimes conceded silly penalties but gains yards every time and never shirks responsibility in doing so.

Some people on this forum dont half make me chuckle !!

He'll do for me Tommy, rock on.

I'd put Aspinwall in the centres when he's fit, no problem with Maden at all.

I'm sure one of the stats people will confirm beswick or littler will have the most penalties against them, a lot more then Steve!!!!!

Agree with you on that Lynda.

I reckon Littler may just edge it on the penalty count this season although I don't think he gave one away on Sunday at least.

There is no doubting Madens work rate , the lad puts in 100% effort every game ,and good on him , we have to put out our strongest line-up on Thursday , and he is in that line-up , I just think we should be looking elsewhere for next season , wingers are there to RUN , and runners need speed , just look at Offiah , even the Worrier from Fax has speed to burn , in my opinion we have to many similar players in our team ,strong runners no doubt , but lacking in speed ,how many of our team could go the full length of the pitch for a try ?

He's never likely to score a full lengther, but I tell you what there can't be many players this like with his sort of strike rate within 10m of the line.

That's true Matt & besides Kes, Pownhall & Higson their the only ones with real pace although Garder isn't a slouch when he turns it on like he has done for try saving tackles. TBF Mado's best suited when Kes is playing & our team in general are as when they make a break Ryan's always there to support them. For me Higson should be tried outside of Mado on the wing & Littler dropped to the bench & to play in't back row. Adam's appeared to put some size on & IMO he could possibly do a better job in't back row now with his added size if it's needed. We'll certainly have some good options in the next month finally

Matt the finest finisher 10m from the line I have ever seen was Billy Boston , at that time he was well past his best and playing for Blackpool ,its the other 90 m that concern me , Batley wont be a threat for speed , if we keep Ben B quiet , but its later on in the season when we will need speed that worries me .

Hopefully Ryan will be back by then .

I bet Merelene Ottey could still RUN a bit Charlie , but I would not be looking to put her on the wing

Harold with her on the wing ,I would support the team



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