He's a really good buy, he's an excellent squad player to have at our disposal.

I never knew (until reading this thread)that super Madge invented the pre-season army camps!! I learn something new everyday ☺

<t>I have to agree, in the early part of the season I commented that MM was improving his game. because he was kicking the ball more, scooting more, and influencing the game more as a result. But that stopped soon after.<br/> Now he sticks to what he does best, committing markers and first defenders...

<r><QUOTE author="butt monkey"><s>[quote="butt monkey"]</s><QUOTE author="OrrellWarrior"><s>[quote="OrrellWarrior"]</s>I think this is exactly what it is, people seem to be getting a bit caught up in conspiracies. Smith didnt have a great season, but, he is a very vocal leader during plays. Somethin...

<t>I think this is exactly what it is, people seem to be getting a bit caught up in conspiracies. Smith didnt have a great season, but, he is a very vocal leader during plays. Something that is invaluable in any team!<br/> The young players have enough pressure just trying to establish themselves in...

<t>I think comparing 50/60's to now is difficult, the physical demands required to defend/run against the modern professional player is much higher. BUT, playmakers back then were open to a lot more "treatment" from the opposition.<br/> In essence one generation required much greater mental strength...

<t>I think it all boils down to being physically ready for super league (Compare Hampshire and Williams' physical development) that goes a long way into explaining why Williams got his chance to establish himself in the middle of the park compared to Hampshire. His loan move to Cas will allow his bo...