<t>Seems to me that all our problems stem from lack of a kicking game.<br/> Leulai and McCollorum are both meathead players. Very good defensively but not much idea how to create attacking opportunities.<br/> Williams also not a creative player. More of a runner.<br/> And still no proper goal kicker...

This is a ridiculous post. FPN has been ok. Most importantly, has stayed fit. Not done anything amazing but been pretty solid.

Ok you lose a few games in a season. But to lose like that with a very strong pack of forwards suggests to me that we have major problems.
I didn't see the game. Followed online in disbelief.
Anyone got any explanation?

<t>So who will get the job next season?<br/> I don't see anyone in the squad who could do it.<br/> Smith was, at best, average with the boot. Charnley the next best option but not a good one.Sam? Surely not a good idea to give him another responsibility.<br/> It is a major potential problem I reckon...

<t>Matty Smith has been a very good player for us.<br/> Consistent, hard-working and effective. And a good leader.<br/> I am sorry to see him go.<br/> But he is not a great scrumhalf. And we should have a better one.<br/> So maybe not a bad thing long-term.<br/> I hope he becomes Saints' main goal-k...

Yep, good points.
I am not sure we really had it for much of the season.
Manfredi was certainly hot and Gelling at times. I like Gelling, bit of an x-factor.
But I do still think Farrell is key.

Fair enough, CP.
Faz and Bateman are a great second row, no doubt about that.
I just think Faz makes a lot of line breaks whereas Bateman does more hidden work.
Where do you think we lost the attacking thrust this season?

<t>I have waited 24 hours to digest the match before posting.<br/> But it was a really excellent performance by the team. Very good discipline and the defence was immense throughout.<br/> I am not sure Farrell deserved mom but he is such an important part of our team. His absence was the main reason...

Tierney has come of age last few weeks.
We have seen his pace and he is a good team player.Strong defensively though needs to work on defusing the high balls.

If ever a player had a chance of redemption, this is surely it for Flower. He has to play and if he keeps his nerve (as he surely will after what happened last time) he has the opportunity to write a great story.