But also living in the Fev Chairmans massive house with his daughter, would take a pretty good offer to eqaul what he has at Fev. Was not interested when other SL clubs sniffed and felt very let down when forced out by some pretty average Aussies at the time he left Rovers.

I cant understand why Ben Cockayne cannot be put back into the position he did so well in for a season in NL1.

He wont move at all i dont think; because of that. He's set for life.

Who were these "pretty average Aussies" who were competing for the Full Back slot when Ian was released in Sept 2007? (released isn't the right word as he was only ever on loan). I believe he would have stayed had Rovers not signed Briscoe.

I close my eyes every time a high ball goes up when Cockayne plays at fullback; a good enough cover but not good enough for the no1 full back spot. I wasn't aware of Ian Hardman's personal situation.

He was thinking his future was on the wing/centre at that point, I would imagine Fitz but he never said that

It is a lot to give up, a great salary for community coach, a house and a players wage for a part time club to go back to a place where he was rejected in the past.

I would put my house on him never signing for HKR again. Then again I could be wrong, apparantly a house and a car and a job is nothing to give up if the Robins come calling!!

It is when the house is worth 500k and he has a salary for community coach which will be a substantial amount when you add his playing wage in too.

Was that my point

That goes without saying

That makes a bit more sense. He never turned out at centre for us. Ok as a winger but far more suited to full back. Just lacks pace, but a good player nonetheless. I was sorry to see him leave, kid was a legend if only for his late night performance in Perpignan in 07 whilst under the influence!

He has some horrible party tricks, as you say, including drinking a pint of someone elses sick ha ha.

He ended up wing/centre at Fev when he first came and was behind Tommy Saxton at FB but since then Powelly has switched the pair over and his biggest threat now is Zak Hardaker for the FB spot. Zak has pace to burn, is amzing under a high ball and returns well, he just needs years under his belt. As you say the pace thing hinders Ian but at FB he can manage without that.
His defence is outstanding at times too.

I would love to see him given another crack at SL either with Rovers or Cas/Wakey but I cant see him considering it for the money he would probably be offered. Swings and roundabouts I suppose.

Sorry I thought you was taking the pee!!

Was that the lad who played on the wing against Toulouse last week, if so, looked a little lightweight also.

Yes mate. Keeping Jon Steel and Liam Welham out of the team (although Saxton is too).

He is very Tom Briscoe like in the fact he looks skinny but is so strong. Must be that tough mining water!!

To be fair he will get much stronger with age and he could do with a few kg putting on but he is gonna be some player.

Was embarrassing watching him play Reserves last season, he was a 16 year old looking like an International against 21/22 year old lads.

He must be doing something right then, whats happened with Steel, just a drop in form?

As far as I know they are just so impressed with Zak he cant get back into contention, same with Liam Welham.

Zak made his debut (I think) against Wire away and scored there as Fev racked up more points than any SL team has all year. I think Powell has just kept things unchanged. Because of what happened against the French there will be changes but Zak scoring two (as did Hardman) it would be harsh to drop either because their defence was bang on. It was the other side that looked suspect.

Steely is a good pro so I imagine he will just get on with it and win his place back.

No was not taking the wee wee, is it the house that him and steely were sharing? right round the corner from a pub - if so then its a cracking house; bathroom big as hell! And the pub does brilliant measures

Yes, that house. Boot and Shoe, only measures I get are pints so it is pretty standard to me

There both still at darts mind, but ill let this get back on topic before MR gets his mittens on me!

Back to Shaun Briscoe now folks.

Can I just say..


No you cant.


RBA.

back to his best today, never doubted him for one second...........

Seems like one swallow doesn't make a summer. Looks like what I was told is right. Too many bangs to the head. Is it confidence or something more? Anyone know if he is actually going to hudds?

you tell us, you seem to know everything Rovers.........

Well they are losing 1/2 million a year anyway, so could maybe break even. Won't have much of a team though.