Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:38 am  

Same 13 as last week but with Gidley onto the bench. Shame we also couldn't put another prop on the bench though but with Harrison leaving, Bailey possibly injured but possibly not, Dodds due to leave and Cox being a bit rubbish we have no options.

Dwyer appears to be this years Hodgson and is on Smiths naughty step.

[Uncle Rico]

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:43 am  

mark_m wrote:

Same 13 as last week but with Gidley onto the bench. Shame we also couldn't put another prop on the bench though but with Harrison leaving, Bailey possibly injured but possibly not, Dodds due to leave and Cox being a bit rubbish we have no options.

Dwyer appears to be this years Hodgson and is on Smiths naughty step.

Shame if true about Dwyer enjoyed most of his performances since his return. Tony's naughty step must be the widest in SL now that everyone's new darling Tom's backside appears to be off it

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:31 am  

mark_m wrote:

Same 13 as last week but with Gidley onto the bench. Shame we also couldn't put another prop on the bench though but with Harrison leaving, Bailey possibly injured but possibly not, Dodds due to leave and Cox being a bit rubbish we have no options.

Dwyer appears to be this years Hodgson and is on Smiths naughty step.

So what is actually going on in the club then?

This season we've had Bailey misbehaving, Linehams attitude, Penny putting on weight, Dwyer out of favour, Sandow being sacked (all rumours / speculation I might add) but where are these coming from??? I'm a believer of there being no smoke without fire but seriously??

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:52 am  

Penny dropped, Russel to wing, Ratch FB and gids at 6.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:01 am  

I think Thursdays game is our biggest since Wembley 2009.

We will be without Chris Sandow, Ben W & C, Dodds & Bailey. With question marks over the fitness of Gidley. The great teams of Saints, Wigan and Leeds always find that extra 5% that helps them overcome adversity & injuries & win trophies. To be considered amongst the great teams we have got to find that elusive extra 5%. In his post match comments from the Hull game Tony Smith said that prior to the game he told the team that attitude and desire would win the game and he was spot on. We now need to display that attitude and desire and overcome Saints because its that extra 5% that you can't train in or buy that wins games.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:34 am  

Well said FB. Our biggest enemy is thinking we have won a game & too often we let opponents snatch the result.
Saints are one of the best final whistle winning teams around.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:11 am  

We have the better team
We have the better players
We are at home with over 10k roaring us on
We have scored more than anybody else this year and conceded fewer
We are favourites with the bookies (I guess)

... and yet, it comes down to 80 minutes when either team could easily win it.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:03 pm  

The All New Chester Wire wrote:

We have the better team
We have the better players
We are at home with over 10k roaring us on
We have scored more than anybody else this year and conceded fewer
We are favourites with the bookies (I guess)

... and yet, it comes down to 80 minutes when either team could easily win it.

This, I think we are the better team but I've learnt to never write off the stains and only 1 can win it. I'm sure we are confident but saints will be as well.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:11 pm  

LOngbarn Wire wrote:

Penny dropped, Russel to wing, Ratch FB and gids at 6.

Yes ,well observed.
; )

While we're on the the rumour mill...British prop signed for next season. So likely Dodds to take up his option, Cox looks to be on his way out?...and/or Bailey.

Re: Squad for Saints. : Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:22 pm  

rubber duckie wrote:

Yes ,well observed.
; )

While we're on the the rumour mill...British prop signed for next season. So likely Dodds to take up his option, Cox looks to be on his way out?...and/or Bailey.

Who's the prop?