No Tomkins then , let’s see who starts at 9 lawton in though and no comment about Tomkins non appearance, this does not bode well
It’ll be Lyons.
I think Sheens said last season that Tomkins has a plate in his foot and will need managing with our pitch.
Surely we can’t go into the season with no fit hooker.
Presumably something like:
Owens, Buckley/Edge, Tyrer, Spedding, Cross, Craven, Smith, Cook, Lyons, Clough, Lawton, Grady, Baker.
Then a bench of: Farnworth, Else, Dwyer, O'Neil/Tilleke.
Missing from the Top 17 in the squad numbers: Jewitt, Tomkins, Hatton.
Starting 13 should be far too strong for them.
Presumably something like: Owens, Buckley/Edge, Tyrer, Spedding, Cross, Craven, Smith, Cook, Lyons, Clough, Lawton, Grady, Baker. Then a bench of: Farnworth, Else, Dwyer, O’Neil/Tilleke. Missing from the Top 17 in the squad numbers: Jewitt, Tomkins, Hatton. Starting 13 should be far too strong for them.
What about Jewitt ahead of O'Neil/Tilleke, and Owens and Lyons switching?
Are there any Welsh players in our current squad going to Llanelli on Sunday?
Over the years we’ve fielded quite a few internationals from the valleys, including Denis Brown, Big Jim, John Devereux, Jonathan Davies, Tony Farrell, Gil Dodson and a few more that I can’t remember now!
What about Jewitt ahead of O’Neil/Tilleke, and Owens and Lyons switching?
I agree but Jewitt isn't in the squad.
I personally don't like Lyons at Full Back and I certainly don't like a Full Back being switched mid game like last year.
I reckon hooker will be Dwyer or Else.
Logan has been talking game management with Else, Dwyer was high in Sheens estimation because he could 'read the game'( even said he could play centre!). It could be rough in the pack, it usually is when you are down on class.
Bad form this posting pictures from inside the club. The club will release info if they want to around injuries, just because someones sent you a picture from inside the gym doesn’t mean you have to post it on here. Phones aren’t allowed in the gym so also potentially getting someone in trouble as well.
I agree. Careless that!
What about Jewitt ahead of O’Neil/Tilleke, and Owens and Lyons switching?
I agree but Jewitt isn’t in the squad. I personally don’t like Lyons at Full Back and I certainly don’t like a Full Back being switched mid game like last year.
Oops - my mistake....
To be fair that pic was from Craven’s Instagram so hardly top secret
State of that team.
That team will get bullied by every Championship team
I think that’s the most inexperienced bench we have ever fielded. Not too worried for today but going forward it could be tough going if we can’t strengthen the squad.
Is Finni saving Cook/Clough for more important games??? WTF???
“Widnes need get of the bus” how many times can that be said over the years....
Yes, he has.
So after a rusty start we kicked into life, the long unfortunate injury break clearly helped motivate them.