Re: squad almost complete . M C : Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:41 pm  

PopTart wrote:

That is great news. Even this forum must find it hard to criticise that move.

I demand to know why it wasn't a five year contract!



In al, seriousness brilliant move from the club

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:48 pm  

PopTart wrote:

That is great news. Even this forum must find it hard to criticise that move.

Well you can't build a team around a winger but it shows we can start somewhere.

Onward and upward

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:50 pm  

Brilliant news,best wishes tom

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Wed Dec 16, 2015 9:00 pm  

If Tom avoids injury I have no doubt that with his ability and mature attitude he could be every bit as good as Gareth Ellis in his respective position. Only difference is we will enjoy it for longer, very happy. I know Phil Clarke considers him a future International and although Clakie waffles a bit he's a fair judge.

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:34 am  

vastman wrote:

If Tom avoids injury I have no doubt that with his ability and mature attitude he could be every bit as good as Gareth Ellis in his respective position. Only difference is we will enjoy it for longer, very happy. I know Phil Clarke considers him a future International and although Clakie waffles a bit he's a fair judge.

Personally I don't see it. I hope I am wrong but I have seen many better prospects come and go without making an impact.

For me he is decent at most facets of the game, but I don't see anything that sets him apart as special.

Comparing him with Ellis is ridiculous. I think it is more an indication of how poor the pathways at Trinity have been for a long time that gets fans so excited about this deal.

Hopefully however he proves me wrong.

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:44 am  

jonh wrote:

Personally I don't see it. I hope I am wrong but I have seen many better prospects come and go without making an impact.

For me he is decent at most facets of the game, but I don't see anything that sets him apart as special.

Comparing him with Ellis is ridiculous. I think it is more an indication of how poor the pathways at Trinity have been for a long time that gets fans so excited about this deal.

Hopefully however he proves me wrong.

Can you see that bonfire?
Please feel free to pee on it! Goodness me, enjoy the positives, we have enough bloody negatives during a season. Jeez

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:53 am  

JINJER wrote:

Can you see that bonfire?
Please feel free to pee on it! Goodness me, enjoy the positives, we have enough bloody negatives during a season. Jeez

I think there are significantly more positives in the squad than this signing.

I appreciate due to the fact he is home grown fans get excited but as I said I just don't see anything in his game to suggest he will be anything more than average at the top level at best so personally I think a 4 year deal is a bit much. 2 points however need to be taken into account, firstly we don't know how the deal is structured and better judges than me think he is worth the 4 year deal.

Time will tell I guess. Would love to be wrong.

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:41 am  

For me it's about the 4 years it shows commitment from the club and the player. Imagine if he managed to have a great season or two and got picked up on the cheap or nothing from a bigger club.
Four years says it all. Great vision by the club.

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 7:18 am  

jonh wrote:

I think there are significantly more positives in the squad than this signing.

I appreciate due to the fact he is home grown fans get excited but as I said I just don't see anything in his game to suggest he will be anything more than average at the top level at best so personally I think a 4 year deal is a bit much. 2 points however need to be taken into account, firstly we don't know how the deal is structured and better judges than me think he is worth the 4 year deal.

Time will tell I guess. Would love to be wrong.

You speak from experience, and say much that makes sense but, not for the first time, I think you are wrong.

Wakefield has not been home to many great wingers, but this kid has the chance to be that - he is very exciting to watch and, with a decent centre inside him and work on his defensive positioning, he can make the Knights squad by this time next year! Enjoy!

Re: squad almost complete . M C : Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:35 am  

leedscat wrote:

Tom johnstone new 4 year deal great news

Fully deserved
Plenty of promise and pace and everyone hopes that he will fulfil the massive potential that he has.
Well done for the club for putting faith in one of our own but, more credit to Tom and his family for the
loyalty that they have shown to Wakefield, fantastic to see this in the modern world.