We desperately need a worldy hooker. I personally would ship out Lee as hes bang average and keep Hood. Use everything we have to get Farrah and use Hood as backup. I would rather sign Farrah and not sign anothr single player!

We're checking down the back of the sofa for spare change at present , that isn't going to net us Robbie Farah etc and I think we up to our Non Fed limit anyway ?

If we're in the market for a interchange hooker who is available ?

TL is rumoured to be next seasons captain

And I suspect he will be excellent.

Credit TS with closely watching the dressing room dynamics

No idea whether it's true but he would be a good skipper.

Commitment never in doubt and a far better player than some think

Tomkins was released back to the Pies at the end of the season.

I personally would've let Lee go and freed up his cap.

Mary mother of God!! The fact Tommy Lee is even still at the club is a miracle let alone captain material is soooooooooo bad. He would have been one of the first I shipped out. If I was to pick a skipper it would be Dobson, no questions asked. Please God can we get a decent Hooker and let it not be Tomkins!

I'd back your judgment over Tim Sheens every day of the week.

What does he know ?

Tommy Lee is VERY average if you compare the likes of the following names. The hooking role now is one of the key disc's in the spine. Look at all the successful teams in world rugby all have class hookers. Tomkins was our first choice and Wigans third. If we want to be top Eight material then Lee isn't the man its THAT important of a role today. He falls behind Aiton, Burrow, micky mac, powell, Roby, Clarke Dwyer, Haughton, Even Henderson, Pellisier, Milner, Mcshane and possibly White. Even Leigh have a decent hooker.Tommy is average who lacks creativity IMO I know some names have now moved on i'm simply going of last season.

Re TL. It' s not always your best talent that makes your best club captain.

I would guess TS IW may nominate a group of senior players.

Lastly, don't be too surprised to see Tomkins back.

Same conversation referring to earlier and Sheens said Tomkins wouldn't be retained, I would therefore be surprised if he was back anytime soon. Lee might be average in comparison to Roby, Clark Aiton etc but he's a workhorse and we're a noticeably worse team without him at 9. His defensive work cannot be overlooked.

Totally agree.



I wasn't TL's biggest fan when he joined but I have to hold my hand up and say I was wrong. He's been great for us, and he offers workrate, decent hands, a great kicking game, experience, and a unifying personality in the dressing room.

What are kyd said.



Think at the back end of the season his kicking game was exemplary. He's the type of grafter who plays with pride that the club needs.



From what I gather he's the leading choice for the captains armband and best choice for me.