Im not comparing Gareth Moore to Rob Burrow in terms of ability. I was simply trying to say that to be as dimunitive as Gareth is, you've got to be something special to cut the mustard at SL. Which is why I used Rob B as an example.

Your completely correct though....after a few years Gareth may reach that level. Or he may not. I hope he does, as it would be good to see a young, english half make it at the top level. If that's Wakey's plan then it's one without risk, as there was obviously no fee involved.

My opinion was based simply on what ive seen of Gareth in his time at Batley. He had some cracking games, and some very quiet ones. His record with the boot was excellent. I cant make a judgement on whether he will make it at SL in 2 or 3 years, all I can do is give my view as to whether he would make it at this moment in time. And the simple answer to that is NO. Sticking him in the first 13 and expecting instant success would be unfair, especially on Gareth. But is that Wakey's intention or is it to let him develop in the 23's for a year or too. Or even on Dual Reg, but im not sure Gareth would be that keen on that.

My own opinion would be that Gareth would have been far better suited having another year at Championship Level, whether that be at Batley or another club. Dont forget last year was his first full season at professional level. His only prior experience had been loan spells, and judging by the comments on the respective forums, not particularly successful ones, at York and Hallifax. However you cant blame the lad for taking an opportunity when its presented to him.

Gareth was voted Young Championship player of the year, and deserved that. Recieving that accolade however doesnt mean you are automatically going to make it at a higher level. It's awarded at the level he was playing at. And last year Gareth was the best young half back in the division.

At the same time, from our point of view, if Gareth doesnt want to stay, then its no loss, especially when he hasnt even been getting in the side recently, and we've been winning games without him. That doesnt mean that he cant go onto to be a v.good player in the future though.

I'll be interested in watching his development at Wakey and when John Kear decides to give him a taste of the first team. And i'll be doing so hoping Gareth succeeds.

I also agree about Brough. He should be one of the first names on the teamsheet for the next International games.

Grow up you fool, im one of possibly thousands of people on RLfans to critisise a player and give their opinion on one of them but you seem to think it's something out of the ordinary, get real for christs sake.

No need for personal insults.

This:



looked like more than your average fans criticism of a player and suggested more of a dislike for him as a person than a player. If not, you could have just said so.

Meanwhile, I hope he goes well for us and your predictions don't come true - I can't see him being the answer to our short term lack of creative spark, but he could be one for the future.

Have to say, I really don't like this signing we already have Matty Wildie who is a much better player and a wakey lad. Also i am sorry to say this signing singles the clubs fears of losing its licence and moore signing is preparation for next season.

How do you explain Hickey's signing then?

Which in its self isn’t a bad thing

Whatever decision is made in July the club needs to prepare for both outcomes in order to have the best chance of a) making a good go of SL should they retain their license or b) be as prepared as they can be by having a settled side in which to achieve the necessary on-field playing criteria ASAP to have a chance of coming back up in 2015.