I know its a positives thread, and I agree with many of the comments posted so far.

However. I am so worried about Richard Horne being one of our primary pivot this year. The lad is an FC legend there is no doubt. However this is a professional, highly competitive sport and I really believe hes been given another years contract out of sentiment. He dropped off far to many tackles yesterday, 2/3 years ago he rarely missed a tackle. He offered very little threat going forward either as a line breaker or as someone who could give the killer pass or kick.

Before anyone suggests he is given a chance because this was the first game of the season. I think people should reflect on the last 2 seasons on how ineffective he has been. Yes he has some good try assist stats, but last year he probably made twice as many attempts as most 6 or 7's at that final pass or kick because he was our only option. If you were defending your own 10, who would you prefer to be defending against, Briers, Lomax, McGuire, Green or Horne?!!

Bottom line is I don't think he should be anywhere near the starting 13. I hope Mr Gentle can see what he offers and plays his best 2 pivots. If Rich Horne is the best we can do as a number 6 option then I think we are heading for another mediocre season.



Steve

if we get him let pray that we are on Sky and the video ref get the last say

Radford made some good metres

He was given 2 years

McKinnon- looked the real deal and solid

Seymour- looked what we have missed and in a match were not throwing tons of changes at he will go well

O'Carroll- looked awesome, knows how to hit hard thts for sure

No Injuries

Martin looked very good and classy when on, also knows how to stop doesnt he

kicking was average

but hey its our first run and looked sloppy all over, but thats what friendlies are for , no points in friendlies and we will be better for it against Bratfud

There may be a clue in his [url=http://www.therfl.co.uk/referee/full_time_match_officials/tim_robyRFL profile:[/url



Town:

Leyland/York



Occupation:

Philosopher





Career Honours:

Grade One Referee 2010

Grade One TJ 2009

International debut Serbia 2009

Super League touch judge debut 2008

First Team referee debut 2008

Wigan Match Official of the Year 2007

Champion Schools 2006/7

Club (Leyland Warriors) and school captain (player)

Lancashire Service Area 2004 (player)



WFT puts their occupation as philosopher?

Probably a philosopher?

Bulls hitter

I am really bemused to see many people having a right pop after one pre season match that did no go the way they wanted....................



Get used to it Rome was not built in a day and we are in for a long hard season

Do you know many who are not yet dead?

In the eyes of David Brent - Dolly Parton

Apart from increasing our offloading game 500% he's made no changes.........