I reckon most ambitious SL clubs would have had a chat with Shentons agent.

At the risk of raising Smokey TA from beyond the grave, I think Webster is a class act in Rovers backline, its his fondness of picking up injuries that will work against him.

He shows a good turn of pace for a man carrying Kirk Yeaman in his back pocket!

Like i said Hull were never in the running.

Ambition is one thing FC cant be slagged off for. Putting that ambition into reality is a big problem though.

Yes its not a pivotal role and he is dangerous (sometimes not always) but good enough for the extra quota spot? with the ammount of "injuries" he picks up during games and the money he must be on id say No.

Id much rather have Fox, Briscoe or Colbon in my back line who are all British players and more then likely on less money (especially colbon) then Webster, and i think all 3 are more consistant players then him also.

Shentons not that good, good defence, but average going forward.

Not many good English centres about, see the England team for confirmation.

Webster is a good player, if I was rovers fan I would much rather release Fisher and Galea and sign a HB, getting english players at hooker and Backrow is much easier than quality centres.

Isnt Webster much younger than Galea aswell?

I'm confused myself now, does this mean I've just signed for Rovers for next season under the alias of Terrence Lovebucket?

I haven't played since 1993, we're in serious trouble.

Oh, and I'll do for a Cadbury's Boost a bottle of Old Jamaica ginger beer (made with fiery Jamaican ginger root) and a second hand copy of Razzle.

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minger!!!!!!!

How far off is Walker from fitness you could release Webster and use Walker at centre. Not as good as Webster, but is a solid player, better than Craig Hall IMO.

IIRC, Webster is 26, a good 5/6 years younger than Galea, and I agree with you about the scarcity of good centres. Releasing Fisher isn't so straightforward as he is contracted through to the end of 2011.

I would keep Webbo, albeit, he would need to get his head around a paycut, 'cos no way is he a 100K p.a. player.

Who was the last signing Rovers announced mid season for the nezt season?

Walker will be lucky to get on the field this season I suspect. If he does, it should NOT be at centre. He doesn't have the mobility to defend there anymore.

does anyone not think walker will struggle to play top flight again altogether??

Walker to 2nd row and Clint to centre it is then

Good question. Not exactly "mid-season" but we did announce Jake Webster on 30th Aug 2007 when there was still 3 games to play:

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With a name like that then surely you count as a quota player aswell, ifso your demands are too high, you may have your Boost, a half empty bottle of welham beer or half full bottle - you may choose yourself. And we will throw in a 4th hand copy of razzle that was found in a garden bush by some 12 yr olds on the way to school. Deal?

I think a lot of people will have that prospect at the back of their minds, its always a possibility with an injury as bad as he got. For Chev's sake, I hope he gets back on the pitch, preferably for Rovers, but if its not to be, I would give him a warm round of applause no matter who he played for (with a notable exception!

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The quota confuses me.

Which players do Rovers currentley have on the quota?
Clinton, Wesbter, Dobson, Galea, Newton, Fisher or Vella

And which dont count?
Lovegrove, Vella or Fisher

Just before we secured out SL Status at the KC?

I thought Clinton, Webster, Dobson, Galea, Newton, all quota.

Lovegrove & Vella; i know dont count. Fisher - fed?

I gave up trying to understand it about 12 months ago!

Lovegrove is definitely off quota, Fisher is also off if I remember rightly as per a similar ruling to Stan / manu etc..

Warrington announced the signing of Matt King in early July so I guess that would have been Rovers if King had chosen you.

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That's the very point I was making. 4 months before you'll know who any new signings are.