That's rubbish!?!

Cardiff is a cracking place to visit for weekend. Manchester, however,......

At Millenium Stadium on a bank holiday weekend would surely be a better arrangement! Such a shame.

Don't think I will be making a weekend of it in Manchester this year. That said the size of stadium is probably about right

Notthing, its in May, the football season will have finished

For me, he won't get into the second row. JJB > Ablett > Delaney > Clarkson > Hauraki > Kirke IMO.



He does a job in the 17 as a 4th prop. That job just doesn't exist in the second row, plus I don't think he has the skills for it

I can only see a position for kirke if we get some injuries. Think he will get some games but don't think he will be as regular as previous seasons... Unless he trains the house down and earns it, which is fair enough!!

Kirkey. Why couldn't he have accompanied Burgess down under? They could have been sold as a BOGOF.

according to kirke's league express comments whoever takes his place only has to play 10mins to give jp a rest and he's been very happy to do that

Tonight's YEP seems to suggest one more to come in...

It does, and also intimates a certain dilemma regarding what position to make a signing. This suggests to me that we haven't got anyone signed as yet, so cannot imagine it will be a big name. Possibly a OOC player.



Personally Ali will need to be replaced, which isn't easy and I cannot think of anyone available. I would only like to see a signing If of sufficient quality. Rather than just bringing someone in for the sake of it, rather wait and promote from within

I've been told that there is at least one quality player coming in but no one yet signed'

It's a difficult one to predict. Upto a month ago everybody was agreed on the need to recruit a quality centre. Then Hardaker was brought in and he seems to have made the position his own by his recent performances.

I think a lot depends on where Sinfield and Burrow play next year. Is one possibility someone who plays half-back and hooker in the Andrew Dunnerman role of a few years ago? Also is there the possibility of Webb and/or Kylie leaving sooner rather than in a years time and also Smith is predicted to go. If these movements happened it would allow some flexibility.

I think also there might be the one-off opportunity to sign a quality player who becomes suddingly available.I don't know Gary H's plans but evidently we were linked last week (with other SL clubs) with Manu Tuilagi. I don't think we could afford him but he looks as though he would make a great league player. Another player mentioned is Adam Cuthbertson from St Georges.

I think something will happen but don't know when. I just hope the signing adds to the quality of the team! Remember Gary said he would spend upto the cap and replace Buderus with a quality player!

believe in the sleeve

... You are dreaming . Kirkettes rejoice: I predict Kirke will retain his customary bench spot in the first 17 in 2012