TheDuke 201 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 I couldn't believe that that was the same player who slipped out of Super League several years ago. For a player with natural speed and ability he seemed unwilling to put his body on the line, well last night he was great and really did everything he could for the cause. If he persists with this he could nail down a spot in a very good team, whilst he may not be in the same class as Hall or Charnley we aren't exactly blessed with hundreds of quality outside backs Well done Kevin Penny you must have worked very hard to get back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 7,201 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 I agree. Completely different player now. He put his hand up time and again to do the hard work and put his body on the line in attack and defence. Ability is nothing without attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Rhino 832 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Not many do that. Well done to the lad and grill hope he continues to progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLDave 327 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Can't wait to see his speed and footwork really come to the fore when the grounds firm up. Quote @ohcallicalli You can't beat an owl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Good to see a player coming back better like this. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allora 1,394 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Penny seems to have come back to fulfill the potential he showed some years ago. Great to see. Quote Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vambo 246 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 He was excellent last night. I actually feared for him a little in the first half where he seemed to take a battering in the tackles but he soldiered on and I thought he was Wires best player in the second half. He defended superbly and was always a willing runner in attack. Full credit to the guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Not having seen him in action this season yet (although I have last night's game saved for later viewing), has he still got the same pace he had in his first Warrington stint? Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnh1 815 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Not having seen him in action this season yet (although I have last night's game saved for later viewing), has he still got the same pace he had in his first Warrington stint? Yes, I'd say so. He looked electric last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Willow 483 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Isn't this proof of the Hock argument, attitude takes you so much further. He had an outstanding game last night, unrecognisable from the guy who could only run fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Talking of players who spent time in the career doldrums, it looks like Willie Mason has turned his game around. For now, anyway. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,714 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Talking of players who spent time in the career doldrums, it looks like Willie Mason has turned his game around. For now, anyway. That's hardly fair. He only played 6 games for Hull KR. Quote RADFORD OUT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 That's hardly fair. He only played 6 games for Hull KR. That wasn't the low point. Playing RU was the next step after embarrassing himself in SuperLeague. Now that was hitting bottom. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) By the way, what I have seen so far of last night's match backs up what people have said on here about Penny. Edited February 21, 2015 by Futtocks Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 By the way, what I have seen so far of last night's match backs up what people have said on here about Penny. How many sequels are better than the original? F.Scott FitzGerald once wrote that "there are no second acts in American lives". He should've worked for LPL instead. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMEGA 740 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 There were two one on one tackles on runaway St George players that were absolutely superb, one of those was against the giant wingman and the other was Duggan. Another excellent defensive action was the collection of the ball at the boots of Nightingale, real body where it hurts stuff that's not for those feignt of heart. Great to see Penny play so well in such an unexpected way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,608 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Also, Dugan absolutely had O'Brien lined up for a try-saving tackle, and the latter's dummy to score the try sent a classy NRL fullback the wrong way completely. Nice bit of finesse that's worth a mention. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,514 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Used to like these two on the Harry Enfield show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 14,854 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 There were two one on one tackles on runaway St George players that were absolutely superb, one of those was against the giant wingman and the other was Duggan. Another excellent defensive action was the collection of the ball at the boots of Nightingale, real body where it hurts stuff that's not for those feignt of heart. Great to see Penny play so well in such an unexpected way! this was what impressed me most, some outstanding try saving tackles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomballey 113 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Great thread. Fair play to him - hope he sees this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 646 Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Glad I've got him on my fantasy RL team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Warrior 268 Report post Posted February 23, 2015 penny has done it the hard way dropping down to the championship has certainly improved his game best of luck to the lad he deserves a second chance for all his hard work Quote "Why is Napoleon crying ?" said one sailor to the other, "poor ###### thinks he's being exiled to st helens" came the reply. https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1455957_262746450543197_276002364_n.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bird 115 Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Agree with everything said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIGGY 121 Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Kev was class for the Lions over the last couple of years and he improved week after week. I wish him all the best. Riggy Swinton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CiderWire 505 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 A positive thread! Have I walked through a wardrobe........or fallen down a rabbit hole? Penny played a blinder and I'm sure his time has come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
