Tony Smith is Brian Noble in disguise.

Dave

I didn't realise Noble was still coaching England.

Now I know my comment didn't go right over your head so is that the best you can do?

Dave

What on earth are you all banging on about?
Myler has played one game since July where he was very poor and off the pace of the game.
Tomkins was MOM, scored three tries, made three more and is in great form. He was also voted Young Player of the Year, ahead of Myler.
So why on earth would anyone think TONY SMITH would pick Tomkins?
Tony Smith is rubbish.

Smith was dreadful in the World Cup, should have been sacked then and should not be anywhere near the International set up.
Why anyone would ever think he would pick Tomkins before Myler really does surprise me!

We cannot take the France game lightly, they are a far better team IMO than 12 months ago and with Greenshields now playing the French are a far more dangerous team. We can't have Sam playing in the game against Australia, with it being the first game Tomkins and McGuire would have played together.

Fair play to you. I didn't know how you'd do it, but you managed to have a go at Celtic Crusaders coach Brian Noble on a thread about the England halfbacks to face France.

got it in 1

I don't want another thread to go off topic just because Nobby slept with your boyfriend.

That's such a crass comeback it's actually quite funny.

Myler's selection is simply part of his signing agreement with Warrington.

No **** sherlock





Its a joke. I am losing all faith in international RL.

Still very poor.

Now you want a coach to pick on form when it suits. Oh the irony.

Dave

I've never commented on whether I agree with Noble's past selections or disagree with them, feel free to correct me. I have always however indicated that Noble has given plenty of youth enough chances in his time at Wigan, and if you want to go further back in his time at GB I also commented that he got his selections wrong on a number of occasions. But if you want to put words in my mouth that were never there then go ahead.

Still, what Noble has to do with this thread is still something only you could bring up. Surprised you haven't brough up Micky Higham not being selected for Fridays game.

The way things seem to be going with Smith at present, that really does surprise me.

Absolute boll0cks. Sam was the best player on the pitch against Wales whereas Myler was the worst (bar sykes), Smith needs to go after the 4 nations because he'll be picking higham to start next.

You could see from Smiths reaction after the game that he wasn't happy with Tomkins.

I was 100% certain after the way he spoke that Tomkins wasn't going to play, especially when he started hardping on about how well Myler organised.

After last years efforts, and this years squad and now team choices, Smith is really putting himself under immense pressure.

Gutted Sams not in tbh and i think he's really unlucky to miss out because i believe he's the best of the 3 young halfs in the squad tbh but it comes as no suprise.

I'm still looking forward to seeing Myler and Eastmond play mind but i don't see the logic in having an even better player sat in the stands.

Yeah I remember thinking to myself watching that interview that Smith was very downbeat on Tomkins performance yet couldn't wait to bring Myler into the conversation.

Know doubt Smith will start tapping up Graham while he's got him in camp.

I fully expect smith to step down as england coach when the 4 nations is finished to concentrate on club rugby. The only reason he is still there is because we did not have much time to find a replacement when he signed for warrington. I do think the guy is a good club coach but he has been turd for england so far.

What a f**king disgrace. Tony Smith should be shot; bias if I ever did see it.

After Saturdays Totally Inept 30 mins from him I don't think Even Smith could get away with that one!

The pass 2 yards in front of Ellis and the commentators blaming Ellis was a Classic!!!!!!!!!!

What a ******* joke

Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago

Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago

Quote ="W.F"Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago '" I am glad that comment comes from a wire fan.

Quote ="W.F"Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago '" I am glad that comment comes from a wire fan.

Quote ="W.F"Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago '" At least your not biased and can see the ridiculousness of this decision! PS Why was Fox in the original squad if were then going to bring a player in from outside the squad and play him over Fox???? (Not that I'm bothered but how come a winger who wasn't in the 24 last week is suddenly better than a winger who was in the 24?)

Quote ="W.F"Smith: We don't make decisions on one game, or three try's www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15742 Instead he makes them based on a game that took place 4 months ago '" At least your not biased and can see the ridiculousness of this decision! PS Why was Fox in the original squad if were then going to bring a player in from outside the squad and play him over Fox???? (Not that I'm bothered but how come a winger who wasn't in the 24 last week is suddenly better than a winger who was in the 24?)