If he's available and we've not picked him with us having a very limited back line what's the point of signing him

I'd have played him full back. Whilst Costello is very capable there, we are also short of a threequarter, with Thornley, Forsyth and Simm 'naturals'. Cox has never let us down, but Costello would give a better option there.

Unless of course, Duffy is being 'canny' about our squad?

It is still possible that he will make an appearance and I agree with Alan re playing him at fullback. He would naturally fit into the plays that McNally loops into and would have the pace to complete them. Another thought however is that JD did say he will have to force his way into a winning team and he may be actually putting his words into action in a display of support for the players that have been working so hard.

When I first saw him for Leigh a few years ago I said he reminded me of Sam Tomkins and that he could develop into a very good full back, his link up play and pace were obvious from the. Years on a number of coaches have decided that is not his position- has he ever played their, why should we “risk” him when we have better options.

Looks like he’s a half back or nowt, and as he’s signed either Riddy or woods are going to miss out at some point, because we can get cover a lot cheaper than him

I am fairly certain young Ryan is the full back on Sunday although I must confess I have no idea why he is not named in the initial 19.

However, we have all seen in the past that the 19 man squad announcements can change dramatically come kick off.

so true Harold because Douglas has in the past not named in the 19 and I'm sure a few others also

Has he ever played full back before Harold?? it seems an obvious position for him but can’t see that he’s ever been tried there

Yes. While playing for Huddersfield at fullback he scored a hat trick against Wigan, at Wigan.

Another of the attributes he has going for him!

IBRC, Wigan won that game so perhaps not the best instance to include in his FB resumé.

Is it his groin? Only watched the woefully short highlights (with their odd lack of chronology) but immediately thought hamstring.

A question not a contradiction, Ste.

Reckon Sheffield will win this....unfortunately.

Don't say that Budge, I'm p!$$3d and I don't know what to say. Ok we'll win.

That’s the way. All depends which half of the glass you’re looking at. Always look at the bottom half. That way you see more beer, can check if it’s got any sediment and will know when to order another before you run out.



Up The Comics !

VL you're a star,. I'm in Blackypooly arm having a reet good p!$$ up ,but I'm gooin fer Leyth,just.

Sorry, hope you're not too rough tomorrow....Guess I'm going off the way we played v Barrow, and our shortage of backs.

As the lads I used to hang out with always said
“Tha caun’t beyt Blackpool”

Keep the faith Budge

Tha reet VL, but I wudda said blackpoo.
I must admit, I thought Ryan Brierley would've featured morn.

He may still feature.
And I did type Blackpoo but bloody spell check auto corrected and I didn’t clock it !

Funnily enough. Douglas is not playing today. We will miss him. I don't think Ashworth will either.

Budgie is right to be concerned about this match.

Without those two, there is a distinct shortage on props in our squad.

Actually, to accommodate Ryan, one of the five named loanees/DRs would have to be omitted.

Costello could easily play as a forward

Spencer & Luke Adamson are the starting props today...

Up The Comics


My glass is still half full and it’s not even 9am here