I wasn't sure a couple of weeks ago about the merits of sending guys like Ainscough and Farrell out on loan because I thought they might better training with the first team at Wigan in the hope of them getting some gametime. I didn't realise they would be splitting their time training wise between the 2 clubs so it looks like a fantastic deal for both clubs.

I've got to say fair play to whoever came up with this dual contract idea. It's a win win for everybody. The Championship is miles ahead of the reserve league which will improve these lads but I also think they'll bring alot to the championship themselves.

I'm hoping to get along to a couple of Widnes fixtures this season and have a look how they're getting on.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I don't get some of those comments tbh. They had Lee Mossop on loan off us last season and were happy enough with that. I'm sure they'd have been just as happy at getting these 3 for this season. At the end of the day Widnes should be complimented on taing these lads on. It is a long term view to take them on imo because by doing this it's hopefully going to increase the pool of players clubs in superleague have to choose from and intime that should include teams like Widnes and Barrow. Wigan have had and do have at the minute a raft of top quality young players. I have more confidence we'll keep the better ones of nowadays but they won't be able to offer everybody a fulltime deal. Some will leave the club and be up for grabs by other teams. They'll be all the better if they've had experiences like these 3 will get over the next few months.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I don't get some of those comments tbh. They had Lee Mossop on loan off us last season and were happy enough with that. I'm sure they'd have been just as happy at getting these 3 for this season. At the end of the day Widnes should be complimented on taing these lads on. It is a long term view to take them on imo because by doing this it's hopefully going to increase the pool of players clubs in superleague have to choose from and intime that should include teams like Widnes and Barrow. Wigan have had and do have at the minute a raft of top quality young players. I have more confidence we'll keep the better ones of nowadays but they won't be able to offer everybody a fulltime deal. Some will leave the club and be up for grabs by other teams. They'll be all the better if they've had experiences like these 3 will get over the next few months.

Great move that. I now have to revise my miserly prediction of Widnes not finishing in the top six. Top three now. Will make it that bit harder for my "dad's army" to do the business over Widnes this season

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" Ey up, the knitting circle's off again. This comment was particularly awesome; [i"they must think (the RFL) Barrow are the Chelsea of RL....get real that is not the case, we should have some kind of dispensation and help because we have so much more to contend with the M62 corridor sides in bringing players here. I feel the RFL are hellbent on not having SL representation from the 3rd largest hotbed of RL talent in the UK. It's absolutely mental and it has to stop."[/i It's all the RFL's fault and we all hate Barrow. Brilliant.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" Ey up, the knitting circle's off again. This comment was particularly awesome; [i"they must think (the RFL) Barrow are the Chelsea of RL....get real that is not the case, we should have some kind of dispensation and help because we have so much more to contend with the M62 corridor sides in bringing players here. I feel the RFL are hellbent on not having SL representation from the 3rd largest hotbed of RL talent in the UK. It's absolutely mental and it has to stop."[/i It's all the RFL's fault and we all hate Barrow. Brilliant.

Whats the average age now, 12?

Wait till they meet Stan, they'll know what a real rugby players is.

Shauns a great addition to your squad though.

I'll sum it up in three words. Fear, envy, jealousy.

Some of them believe they're ready for Super League already and that their current team have the potential to reach the Super League play offs. The fact that any club could be in stronger position than them is difficult for them to accept.

Bless their cotton socks



The fact is that this 'rentateam' which has been built for 'one season' consists of the following club trained home grown players many of whom are already appearing regularly for the first team:

Flynn
Grady
Houghton
Hulme
Mullally
Strong
Thompson
Yates

Add the following young British players who all have Super League experience and the potential return to Super League, it really makes you wonder how they come to these conclusions..

Thackery
Allen
Pickersgill
Kavanagh
Coyle
Gerrard

We have a squad of 28 if I'm correct, 4 of these 28 players loan / dual reg. They're an odd bunch those Barrow fans

What's Stan gonna do? Wave his pension book at them?

Have you ever been run over by a shopmobility vehicle running at "high speed"? It aint no picnic.

Shaun Ainscough and Ben Davies are two excellent additions. I don’t know much about Liam Farrell, but we could do with a good loose forward. I just hope that Wigan have a nice injury-free season.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" They really are clueless, pathetic, deluded, little knobs. It made me chuckle though.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" They really are clueless, pathetic, deluded, little knobs. It made me chuckle though.

Who do you think you are kidding, Mr littlerich?

I'd back Royston over Farrel any day.

Interesting. Have you ever seen this Farrell kid play? Until you have you'd better reserve judgement.
Oh, and if you bump into Shad, ask him what happened to his Gold Coast Titans contract back in 2005, or his wonderful trip round Europe in a camper van. If he asks you what you are on about, just remind him of the pathetic porky pies he told to try and screw a bigger contract out of Batley.


Lovely chap. Not.

Widnes Vikings were the first team to employ shopmobility vehicles into their training regime.. Cast your mind back to 2006 when we were the ORIGINAL Dad's Army... Your lot are merely pretenders to the title

Think you need to take a look at yourslef before you judge other people.



You have issues.

Seriously, this guy's opinion is complete and utter one eyed garbage. Come on SRC we'd love to hear how you've arrived at this conclusion. Face facts lad, you're ting your pants now you've seen just how strong we're going to be and you and your little chums are quite obviously seething at this acquisition of ours. All clubs are allowed a number of dual reg and loan signings to bolster their squads. We've got 4 players to provide extra depth and using this system, we've still got 24 of our own players so I'm at a loss to understand why you insist on believing we're a 'rentateam'.

Stop acting like an idiot and give us credit where it's due. If McComic and big Des don't take advantage of dual reg and loan signings then more fool them. If these players had signed for you, you'd all be creaming your pants by now thinking that you're world beaters.

Never going to happen.. SRC is possibly one of the most blinkered fans I have seen on a messageboard and that takes some doing.
Whereas most fans of clubs are happy to admit on occasion where there club has shortcomings or applaud other teams for their good work SRC is only happy doing down other clubs and living in his deluded land of grandeur.

That'll be his agent, not him.

HTH

Still it's nice to know that we have the ability to really on his chips on a regular basis

Not like you bitter Batley fans to drag things up that happened years ago.

Not up to speed on the dual signing malarky are we?

Come on SRC, we can see you viewing but not posting????

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I thought I'd wait for a few hours and see what was happening on this fine forum. Dear me, I didn't realise I would hit so many raw nerves when posting on a Barrow forum. Only posting my opinion guys - which is what forums are for. I'm more than happy with the Barrow squad and think we should still be in the top 3-4 this season. It is also my opinion that with a full squad to choose from, Farrell and Davies wouldn't break into our first team. Ainscough probably would even though he's still very raw and has a lot to learn defensively (which I'm sure he will in time). You have to remember that it is a step up in quality for them. As for being jealous - come off it.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I thought I'd wait for a few hours and see what was happening on this fine forum. Dear me, I didn't realise I would hit so many raw nerves when posting on a Barrow forum. Only posting my opinion guys - which is what forums are for. I'm more than happy with the Barrow squad and think we should still be in the top 3-4 this season. It is also my opinion that with a full squad to choose from, Farrell and Davies wouldn't break into our first team. Ainscough probably would even though he's still very raw and has a lot to learn defensively (which I'm sure he will in time). You have to remember that it is a step up in quality for them. As for being jealous - come off it.

Happy now ?