Matty Peet shares praise for Morgan Smithies as he prepares to make landmark for the club

[nathan_rugby]

Smithies is playing loose forward - most of the time
The last 3 loose forwards were oloughlin, Farrell and Clarke
He is nowhere near the level of these 3 players
How often goes he send out pin point passes to our centres or wings
Put him at prop or second row
Just saying

Irrelevant comparing him to those players.

Nobody in the squad is capable of doing ball playing like you’ve described, so an irrelevant point suggesting him at prop or second row.

[Gerrumonside]

You’re not comparing like for like for me - take any of Faz, Clarke or Lockers at the beginning of their careers and compare that to Smithes as he is now.

Faz converted from 2nd row and whilst he had good hands and great footwork was arguably the greatest natural fit for our Wigan ball playing loose but he worked hard at it and grew into the role - more physical surrounded by star players when he first came in. Clarke was more a hybrid forward with one hell of an engine and lockers in my eyes was like Smithies is now being more defensive and developing his attacking as his career matured.

[morley pie eater]

Aye. Imagine reading the whole thing and only picking out the fact our head coach enjoys his job as something to comment on negatively

I’m with Blackpool so what if he finds it fun it doesn’t mean he put any less work in than other Head Coaches. I’d argue to say it’s a good thing he find it fun as the pressure on coaches is massive.

Nobodies said he isn't allowed to have fun or enjoy himself, all I'm saying is keep it professional, the fans don't need to know this, I recall Waney getting a load of stick from fans on here for being mates and dead matey with the players, funny how the consensus changes, and it doesn't stop with Peety, it's trickles through to Lockers and Lulu then on up to Rads and Lenners, This is called Jobs for the boys and it needs eradicating from the club, I bet Eamonn McManus isn't best buddies with the squad at Saints

From last night's interview and performance, Ian Watson isn't mates with any of his players! Maybe we should get him in to replace Peet and stop jftb.? Would that stop you moaning, Meds?

[Firestarter]

I’m with Blackpool so what if he finds it fun it doesn’t mean he put any less work in than other Head Coaches. I’d argue to say it’s a good thing he find it fun as the pressure on coaches is massive.

Nobodies said he isn't allowed to have fun or enjoy himself, all I'm saying is keep it professional, the fans don't need to know this, I recall Waney getting a load of stick from fans on here for being mates and dead matey with the players, funny how the consensus changes, and it doesn't stop with Peety, it's trickles through to Lockers and Lulu then on up to Rads and Lenners, This is called Jobs for the boys and it needs eradicating from the club, I bet Eamonn McManus isn't best buddies with the squad at Saints

From last night's interview and performance, Ian Watson isn't mates with any of his players! Maybe we should get him in to replace Peet and stop jftb.? Would that stop you moaning, Meds?

If watson upsets a few of his forwards maybe we can step in with a cheeky loan bid.Be interesting who gets dropped for next weeks game as watson indicated

[morley pie eater]

That’s why I waited for Bateman to leave, no way should he have had the 13 shirt, so I could put a proper 13 Loose Forward on the back of mine

Smithies on my home, Havard on my away & French on the Charity shirt.

And Welsby on your England jersey josie?

Don't push it, mate. You don't want to upset Josie

[Firestarter]

That’s why I waited for Bateman to leave, no way should he have had the 13 shirt, so I could put a proper 13 Loose Forward on the back of mine

Smithies on my home, Havard on my away & French on the Charity shirt.

And Welsby on your England jersey josie?

Don't push it, mate. You don't want to upset Josie

I know i reckon i might get a slap at salford haha

[morley pie eater]

Apologies for multiple posts, but I just checked ages of our younger forwards:

Byrne 23
Shorrocks 23
Havard 22
Smithies 22
O'Neill 20
Hill 19
Nsemba 19 next week.

Not included KPP as he won't be here next year, but looking at the above, the future is bright. Having the likes of Cooper, Farrell and Isa in the mix, and Lockers on the coaching staff, is the perfect way to ensure these lads develop.

[josie andrews]

Apologies for multiple posts, but I just checked ages of our younger forwards:

Byrne 23
Shorrocks 23
Havard 22
Smithies 22
O'Neill 20
Hill 19
Nsemba 19 next week.

Not included KPP as he won't be here next year, but looking at the above, the future is bright. Having the likes of Cooper, Farrell and Isa in the mix, and Lockers on the coaching staff, is the perfect way to ensure these lads develop.

I think we have the youngest squad in SL

[medlocke]

Apologies for multiple posts, but I just checked ages of our younger forwards:

Byrne 23
Shorrocks 23
Havard 22
Smithies 22
O'Neill 20
Hill 19
Nsemba 19 next week.

Not included KPP as he won't be here next year, but looking at the above, the future is bright. Having the likes of Cooper, Farrell and Isa in the mix, and Lockers on the coaching staff, is the perfect way to ensure these lads develop.

I think we have the youngest squad in SL

And that's why we aren't a dominant force

[morley pie eater]

Apologies for multiple posts, but I just checked ages of our younger forwards:

Byrne 23
Shorrocks 23
Havard 22
Smithies 22
O'Neill 20
Hill 19
Nsemba 19 next week.

Not included KPP as he won't be here next year, but looking at the above, the future is bright. Having the likes of Cooper, Farrell and Isa in the mix, and Lockers on the coaching staff, is the perfect way to ensure these lads develop.

I think we have the youngest squad in SL

And that's why we aren't a dominant force

I thought it was because of P****l