I wasn't daft enough to believe in the Lyon/Gasnier/Jennings silly talk, but I have to say I do find this underwhelming. We really could do with an ace up our sleeves for the remaining signing IMO.

Also, whilst some are saying (read: hoping) it is like the Domic signing, I think it's more like the Michael Eagar one.

The hysteria over this signing is nothing short of ridiculous. Some perspective required I think.
How many world beating centres have SL clubs signed so far? Just how much cap space do you think we've got left given who we've signed?

He's a seasoned professional, who IMO isn't any worse than our current players. What he does have over our current right hand side is experience.
Whether you think Turner/Whiting/Crooks could do the same job or not, it's hardly a statement of our intent for 2012. I think the fact we forked our thousands for Andy Lynch is more indicative our intent tbh.
It's a 1 year deal, the obvious conclusion to draw is it's a stop gap until 2013. I'm sure I've read somewhere , might have been an interview with Bomber, that we have irons in the fire for 2013.

While I'm not exactly doing cartwheels over this signing I'm willing to give the bloke the benefit of the doubt and see how he goes. I'm certainly not 'disgusted', 'horrified' or any other absurd hyperbole.

Interesting that you should say that

Someone i spoke to today came up with the theory that the majority of Crusaders players have been sorted out financially by the RFL and spread amongst all the clubs in the league at little or no cost to the clubs and that its cap exempt too.

Sounds a bit far fetched but not entirely out the question with them having to save face after the debarcle

good post

Ever since you begged me for that threesome

Totally agree.

I also think it is insulting to Mr Pearson/Barmby who's hard earned cash has finally got rid of all the people who were holding the club back, including JT I was told today

If there's no one out there who we want surely it's better to get Martin on a cheap one year deal then someone who's just as average but on a 2 year deal . Who's to say the overseas signing who turned us down last week hasn't agreed to come over for 2013 . He's not the best but there's been some very odd and ordinary signings already . Moore at Leeds Thomas at Wigan etc

Get a grip! It's one signing!

Just as I thought...you really are a weirdo!

Here's a novel idea. Why don't we wait till the squad is assembled and played at least a handful of competitive games before we start getting on a downer??

Too late for that !!

I think the club are just buying some time for Turner. Perhaps Gentle thinks he can make him into the centre we need.

Interestingly Bomber spoke highly of Turner on sky the other week..Personally I hope the kid can develop further.

JT?

Jimmy Tool

Ooh, what's that about?

One poster has been 'hysterical'. Maybe two. Hyperbole and exaggeration doesn't help.

I'll happily retract that comment if we get a quality signing(s) in, but Tony Martin is hardly filling me with confidence for next season. At the moment, we need Seymour or Ellis to have a big impact, or Gentle to get the best out the current lot, otherwise I can't see us doing anything more than this season.

Do you think Martin will spend most of his time out injured ?
His playing record suggests otherwise although it could always happen I guess.

I think Barmby put the money up for Pearson.


Might not have done but it makes an interesting story anyway so i ran with it

Same here.

Cant expect it all in one season though? i agree about how it isn't an amazing singing but its only a 1 year deal..

can s1 please pm and tell me what has gone on with james rule please thxs

Getting a PM doesn't make it true, you know.

Not weird enough to accept your advances though