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[troutmaster]

Hi,i was at training tonight and there were a few new faces and some i cannot mention at the moment.The biggest dissapointment was when i was talking to liam finch,he has had the operation and quite simply it has not gone well for him,he will be out for at least 12 months and his surgeon actually recommended him to give up the game altogether, but liam being liam said i will not go down without a fight and vows to be back next year,what a bloody shame, the lad is gutted about it,but knowing liam he will be back in the town colours next season.You will be a big miss liam, hope you achieve what you have set yourself to do and come back strong.

[TOWN TILL I DIE]

oh disaster so where exactly does this leave us with half backs we have not many at all

[Keith T]

oh disaster so where exactly does this leave us with half backs we have not many at all

We have Kaighan and Bainbridge and I'm sure Carter could be used at 6 as well and who knows we might even get the old lad back from Barrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Town Army]

Shame bout Finch, i've thought all along that we're still short of ball-players and backs, early set backs like this might prompt the BOD to act.

Holt is one option but I think he was always gonna be classed as a back up option.

Trouty, Where do the lads train? Do they not bother with Copeland stadium anymore (I think I'm right in saying they trained there on the odd ocasion)

[BELLCARE]

We have Kaighan and Bainbridge and I'm sure Carter could be used at 6 as well and who knows we might even get the old lad back from Barrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been concerned with respect to the stand off position as I believe this is the main pivot in the team.
This position needs filling with an experienced, quick thinking mobile player who has a good passing and kicking game.
The old lad from Barrow will be another year older this season, he must be coming up to my age??!! Arnie

[Keith T]

I have been concerned with respect to the stand off position as I believe this is the main pivot in the team.
This position needs filling with an experienced, quick thinking mobile player who has a good passing and kicking game.
The old lad from Barrow will be another year older this season, he must be coming up to my age??!! Arnie

Ah, but, he'll still be two years younger than Tane Manehera, Arnie!!! Come on Holty get your boots cleaned and ready to go.

[popularsidetownie16]

Ah, but, he'll still be two years younger than Tane Manehera, Arnie!!! Come on Holty get your boots cleaned and ready to go.

Could he play 20+ games for 80mins?

[wonky]

Could he play 20+ games for 80mins?

how can you question holtys fitness?he managed last season perfectly fine and no one questioned his ability to perform.its 6 months later not 6 years.get him signed up,and rotate with bamber.and im sure peds could play 6 with matty at 9 with king for backup.was dobson at training?

[Keith T]

All the top teams in our league have an experienced half-back to lead them around the paddock and Holty is one of the best. He is 3 yards faster in his thinking than many younger players and can bring on the younger lads in the squad plus he's only 34 for goodness sake not yet a pensioner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by Keith T, 24 November 2010 - 02:38 PM.

[troutmaster]

how can you question holtys fitness?he managed last season perfectly fine and no one questioned his ability to perform.its 6 months later not 6 years.get him signed up,and rotate with bamber.and im sure peds could play 6 with matty at 9 with king for backup.was dobson at training?

Yes dobbo was there,talks are ongoing at the moment....

[troutmaster]

Shame bout Finch, i've thought all along that we're still short of ball-players and backs, early set backs like this might prompt the BOD to act.

Holt is one option but I think he was always gonna be classed as a back up option.

Trouty, Where do the lads train? Do they not bother with Copeland stadium anymore (I think I'm right in saying they trained there on the odd ocasion)

they were training there last night,but will let you know when they go back to derwent park.i would look at carl rudd,he would be a good option,but he maybe wants to go back to haven and all their fans expect him back?.....

[wonky]

they were training there last night,but will let you know when they go back to derwent park.i would look at carl rudd,he would be a good option,but he maybe wants to go back to haven and all their fans expect him back?.....

the good news is carl forbers signed for swinton so we wont get him back.let haven have rudd,what about keavney?has he got a club?

[Town Army]

When do they train Days/times etc,? copeland stadium just round the corner for me so will pop down if they are there regularly

[popularsidetownie16]

how can you question holtys fitness?he managed last season perfectly fine and no one questioned his ability to perform.its 6 months later not 6 years.get him signed up,and rotate with bamber.and im sure peds could play 6 with matty at 9 with king for backup.was dobson at training?

He didnt play 20+games did he? 10 starts 2 off the bench. Im not doubtin he's a good player. not at all.

All the top teams in our league have an experienced half-back to lead them around the paddock and Holty is one of the best. He is 3 yards faster in his thinking than many younger players and can bring on the younger lads in the squad plus he's only 34 for goodness sake not yet a pensioner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you need to chill out Keith.

[dkw]

I have been concerned with respect to the stand off position as I believe this is the main pivot in the team.
This position needs filling with an experienced, quick thinking mobile player who has a good passing and kicking game.
The old lad from Barrow will be another year older this season, he must be coming up to my age??!! Arnie

Were signing Darren Carter again?

[troutmaster]

When do they train Days/times etc,? copeland stadium just round the corner for me so will pop down if they are there regularly

They will be training at copeland until xmas,after the game they will revert back to derwent park.The training days are tuesdays and fridays 6.30pm.c u there......

[rlunited]

Bring back Dean marwood I say!

[oldschooltown]

Bring back Dean marwood I say!

Kevin ellis! even Tony Smith!

[Keith T]

I think you need to chill out Keith.

Uh, why's that? I am chilled thanks. Just stating that at 34 he isn't exactly an old man and can still do a good job for Town. Yes, it would be great to get a budding Sam Tompkins signed up but it's finding them and until then lets go with what we know and can trust.

There's still many a good tune played on an old fiddle, you know.

[Keith T]

Kevin ellis! even Tony Smith!

Harry Archer's still knocking about.