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    Quote Originally Posted by Infamous Grouse View Post
    It may have just been my impression at the time but prior to Summer Rugby, Martin and Matautia were on the outer edges of the squad and most probably would have been moved on but with Summer Rugby came the 4 subs rule.

    We kept hold of them and I think a lot of Saint's success that first year was because we were able to have a strong bench of 4 first team quality players whilst other clubs were dipping into their youngsters
    Quite possibly mate, I'll be honest, I don't really remember much of either pre-SL.

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    Anyone remember Peter Shields he was a good player for us who came to us and nobody had heard of him. And that try for him with that pass over his shoulder from Tommy Martyn. Orgasmic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rommel View Post
    Anyone remember Peter Shields he was a good player for us who came to us and nobody had heard of him. And that try for him with that pass over his shoulder from Tommy Martyn. Orgasmic.
    Sheils was a regular at Newcastle when we signed him, I remember it being a pretty big signing when he was announced. One of my all time favourite Saints players.

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    Dave Chisnall anyone? his best days behind him but he did a solid job in a struggling Saints team as a veteran and cheap signing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cyprus View Post
    Dave Chisnall anyone? his best days behind him but he did a solid job in a struggling Saints team as a veteran and cheap signing.
    Same case could be made for John Knighton and Steve Rule. Both came from Salford at around the same time

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    I think we exchanged Steve Rule for Clive Griffiths, Clive was a big money union convert who didn't really convert. Pretty poor was Clive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallaght Tiger View Post
    Scott Gibbs, Joynty says it took him the whole of pre-season to keep up with the stragglers at the back and another season to get to RL standard.
    The best centre out of a pick of four internationals Good Friday 1996, scored at Wembley that year in the CC giving Paul Loughlin the big heave-ho.
    When he switched back to the dark side he was first choice for the Lions and along with Bentley, Tait and Quinell the only reason I found interest in this code.
    I met a few Welsh lads who were on his case where they deemed him not up to standard (you can have him back at St Helens were their drunken retorts) in the 5 nations in 1999, he then put in a superb effort against France and tore England another one in the final minutes at Wembley when Jenkins kicked the goal to give Wales a great victory there.
    I often wondered what they thought of him then!!

    I think the same of Scott as Ralph does of Lance.

    gibbs was coming off a long injury following a serious knee injury so that proably didn't help his fitness, he was always a class player as he proved when fit

    Paul Anderson coote and Mcvey were excellent signings who I didn't expect that much from, but lyon has to be the top pick

    The guy was superb for St Helens and must be one the best buys the club has ever made

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    When is the counter thread starting? Signings U were totally underwhelmed with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintgeorge View Post
    When is the counter thread starting? Signings U were totally underwhelmed with?
    I'd start you off on that one with Josh Perry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belgian Saint View Post
    I'd start you off on that one with Josh Perry.
    perry and lance the world cup winner are two that spring to mind and that legendary phil adamson was another bust
    Last edited by JB1973; 15th July 2020 at 16:01. Reason: .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belgian Saint View Post
    I'd start you off on that one with Josh Perry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Belgian Saint View Post
    I'd start you off on that one with Josh Perry.
    Anyone remember the underwhelming signing of Darrell Trindall?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tilly2006 View Post
    Anyone remember the underwhelming signing of Darrell Trindall?
    I was just about to mention that waste of skin.

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    I known its an obvious one but Paulo, hes been nothing but below average.

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    Stuart Evans for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Reacher View Post
    Stuart Evans for me
    Hard to surpass that. Winner.

    Ill add Damien Smith though.

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    Ricky Cowans.

    And his gobshite son who took a slap.

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    Mike Carrington

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angry Dave View Post
    Ricky Cowans.

    And his gobshite son who took a slap.
    can't let that go without asking you to expand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry Mander View Post
    can't let that go without asking you to expand.
    Well Ricky was a 20 stone giant oaf and his son went to school with a mate of mine who lived down our street, anyway, matey boy shoved my brother off his bike or something then tried to defend himself with a piece of wood when I went to remonstrate. Turns out he was a better at picking on kids smaller than him than he was fighting someone his own size. I don't think my Dad was best pleased at possibly having the oaf turn up at our house but nothing happened in the end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintgeorge View Post
    When is the counter thread starting? Signings U were totally underwhelmed with?
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    Quote Originally Posted by brook View Post
    Michael o'connor
    I think he was the most disappointing because of his reputation, he was regarded in Australia a one of the greats of either code and he was signed as a replacement for Meninga who had broken his arm.

    We obviously expected great things of him but it seemed as if he didn't want to be here

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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiewaringsflatcap View Post
    Hard to surpass that. Winner.

    Ill add Damien Smith though.

    In his defence signing a 18 stone prop from union whose game was based on scrimmaging and who had dodgy ankles was never going to work well

    I seem to remember Barry Ward must have been from the school of dieting as our stuart

    Travis Burns was another who failed to shine for us to say the least

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    Quote Originally Posted by JB1973 View Post
    In his defence signing a 18 stone prop from union whose game was based on scrimmaging and who had dodgy ankles was never going to work well

    I seem to remember Barry Ward must have been from the school of dieting as our stuart

    Travis Burns was another who failed to shine for us to say the least
    Barry Ward was at least entertaining and could do a bit if only for short spells.

    You're right about Travis Burns although he was a nice bloke. I remember meeting him in the 7 stars not long after he'd signed, he'd been playing golf with 2 other Aussie blokes and it was bloody cold outside and we had a bit of craic about the weather and the fact he had about 15 layers on. He seemed to have a strong liking for Guinness and ploughed through a mixed grill in minutes. As I say though, nice bloke, happy to pose for pictures with everyone who asked and no hint of bother everytime I seen him.

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    Getting back to the original question, Peter Souto. I think we signed him from Fulham/London.

    Only played about 10 games for us but I remember him having a blinder in the mud of Central Park in the 88 Regal Trophy Final

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