Or we could stick to sending someone PMs asking if they'd care to 'arrange a time to insult you to your face'. Then swiftly changing the subject when they agree to do so.

Oh no, no chagning the subject, I'll meet anyone and talk about FC, share a pint, agree to disagree, but that's because I am a grown up.

Whiting had a decent game, we'll see what the next few weeks bring, I hope he proves I was wrong to label him "average", and if he does, I'll admit it.

More than Decent Martin....was very good last night....dont forget he has 2 bad injurys in 2 seasons and may now be getting confidence back....he has picked up his form after injury than Horne....when he plays a lot of matches he is very good but you have your opinion and i respect that....even though your wrong

I've always said that we are a better side when Whiting plays.He is a class act.

Was he more than decent, or did he do what is expected, like most other players?

Maybe 2 years of garbage has lowered people standards, maybe I am wrong, but I am flipping grateful to be discussing it after a solid performance instead of a shcoking defeat.

Yes, you were inviting me for a pint and a friendly chat. Of course.



No. He had an excellent game.



No, you won't. He's already proven you wrong and you refuse to admit it. I see no reason why that should change. FFS, you can't even bring yourself to say he was better than 'decent' or 'reasonable' last night.

I was simply asking if you'd be so ready to insult people if you weren't hiding behind an internet persona, you wouldnt.

He wasn't any more than decent, he played how I epxet all players to, similalrly I haven't been praising Berrigan, he did what he should have been, nothing more.

Strangely enough I expect people on £60k a year to earn it, whatever their field of employment.

You're back pedalling. As you were via the PMs. If you're going to act the big man, at least have the nads to follow it up. If not, don't bother.



Idiot.

Both he and Berrigan played very well. However much money they were on.

You've praised Long in another thread. He did what was expected of him too. He's probably one of our top earners and he was signed to organise our attacking play and kicking game. He did that last night, so shouldn't be worthy of any special praise by your logic.

If you want to fight someone then you're in the wrong place, in fact I think you'll find requesting such is against the AUP, you're obviously a testosterone fuelled kid with little ability to see others opinions, thats fine, I used to be one myself, but then I grew up.

Long was a class apart last night, as was Fitz.

Whiting played great last night as did the other 16 players, and credit to all of them and credit to Agar and his staff. I agree that Whiting lacks pace but as others have said when you can read the game as well has he does then pace isn't a problem. At the end of the day this is a team game, Whiting is just a cog in a machine. Lauaki however is the turbo charged V12 engine.

I'm not looking for a fight. I'm commenting how amusing it is that when you send me a PM asking:

'Care to arrange a time to insult me to my face? No, though not.'

...and I say that I would be happy to, you back down and make out like you were just inviting me for a pint and a discussion. If you're not looking for a fight yourself, don't send PMs of that ilk.



I don't disagree. But they both only did what they were paid to do. Like Whiting, who also had an excellent game. By refusing to admit that he was any more than 'decent' just because he gets paid well and you expect him to do a job, just makes you look ridiculous.

A mate of mine, a very big Leeds fan, text me towards the end of the game to say he thought he was outstanding and when was he out of contract

Whiting was actually one of our best players last season imo..very clever rugby brain that lad, he clearly excelled last night as did all the lads long may it continue

Whiting could play in any of the supposed top 4 teams in the SL. He is class (in my opinion). He just reads the game so well. He reminds me of Knocker Norton and jason Smith.

I'll meet anyone, not a problem, well, not Damo as I wouldn't be held responsible for my actions.

And I may look "rediculous" to you, but you're mistaken if you think I have any respect for your opinion.

Stick around, you might learn to understand people.

Gotta say guys I thought he was faultless tonight and in spite of the weather had an absolute blinder in my book,
hes not fast: you may recal it was he who brought down Eastmond when he broke the first time
He cant tackle: tell his opposite that this morning on the treatment table.
He cant read the game: wont even answer that after last night

top performance, only injury will keep him out now!!

well done RW, showed your class at long last on the big one

Remember guys if we were all the same and thought the same wouldnt life be boring!! bit like East Hull in fact

He reads the game incredibly well, and he tackles above his weight, I've never disputed either of those things, but that is why he is a 2nd rower in an ideal world.

Oh, so you [iare[/i a hard man when it comes to simpletons like Damo.



Ridiculous. Not rediculous. A minute ago you were making out how much more mature you were for being able to respect the opinions of others. Has that changed now?

The fact remains that, in labelling Whiting 'average' and saying he was only 'reasonable' last night, you have placed yourself in a minority of one. That alone should say something to you.



If you stick around long enough you might learn to understand the game sufficiently to be able to make an informed judgement on the abilities of a player. I won't hold my breath.

Thought Whiting played very well. Still believe in horses for courses but i dont think Whiting can be dropped for next week. Only change for me would be if Calderwood is fit.

rich whiting and the other 16 players were outstanding last night-its now up to these players to maintain this level as there are players waiting in the wings for a chance,which is only a good thing for the team as a whole..for now he keeps his place and its very well deserved. imo...of course!

Ah, just seen Kosh's post. I'm done now anyway.

DONT GET INVOLVED MUKKER ITS BELOW YOU