NEVER WRITE OFF THE SAINTS
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2 games in for Saints and 2 wins.
However, like some fans on here, I can’t help but wonder why we don’t have our “recognised goal kicker” Danny Richardson in the team. Yesterday we missed 3 arguably kickable goals which would have made the game an easier win than it turned out to be.
We all know that Richardson has his defensive problems - but for me that’s up to Holbrook to try and smartly manage within our team set up. A goal kick is worth half a try at the end of the day.
Ian Millward would have put him first on the team sheet back in the day.
Danny Broughs kicking yesterday was excellent again - and I remember when his defence was as poor as Richardson’s.
Richardson is not meant to be the finished article at this young age - but for mine - he is worth playing week in week out as he has the xfactor which we need to put other teams to bed before any last minute shenanigans.
“With great power comes great responsibility”
I agree. Was stood right behind Brough, arguably a better kicker than Percival, when he was taking the conversion for Johnstone's first try. The kick looked to be missing to the near post, got caught by a gust of wind and looked to be going over, then another gust caught it and it ended up wide of the far post. That's how difficult it was to kick!!
unbelievable bagging players after 2 games.
Learned comment from The Don
Thought you would have been use to it by now Scouse Don, it's something in the water I think
Hell of a pass that, world class. The one he threw to Grace was outstanding too.
All of those tries there took some scoring, the two try assists from Jonny Lomax were very impressive as well. Fages looks handy in the highlights also. I’ve been impressed with a lot of what I’ve seen from us so far this season.
Steve Prescott MBE (1973-2013)
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Fair comment Dave but we have seen Percy's kicking in perfect conditions and he isn't great.
I understand why Danny isn't in the team at the moment whether it's a disrupted pre season coupled with an undeniable drop in form in the latter half of 2018. He is, as far as I can see our only reasonably reliable goal kicker. In a tight game it will be the difference.
I trust JH to bring him back in when the time is right.
I'm a fan of Theo by the way. Not sure he offers a massive running threat at 7 though.
At the start of the season I placed Wakey to end up in the top five. They're committed, well drilled and have some skill. Their pitch is a great leveller, as we've seen on many occasions. I think two points from them is a good result, many "big names" will underestimate them to their cost! I know they haven't started well, but we of all supporters should know, it's not how you start...……………………...
It's teams and places like Wakefield that will have a say in who finishes where. It's not that long ago that they almost put us out of the playoffs let's not forget. Only a stupid error from them let us progress. They have a big pack,pace out back and a couple of veteran halfbacks and will be a threat to teams.