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Spencer to Tigers
Discussion started by usa warrior , 26 January, 2018 11:28
Spencer to Tigers
usa warrior 26 January, 2018 11:28
Confirmed...

Huge loss that.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 26/01/2018 11:28 by usa warrior.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
AJWarriors 26 January, 2018 11:35
Beyond disappointed. Massive loss and a significant one too. Getting bored of us not progressing and losing our players now...especially to Tigers too.

Best of luck Will...should definitely be in the England squad sooner rather than later and definitely be starting too.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
usa warrior 26 January, 2018 11:40
Tigers have just announced Guy Thompson as well.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
AJWarriors 26 January, 2018 11:48
And we’ve announced.....

Starting to bother me this club. Usually I try to stay positive but how can you be with Warriors? It’s got past tedious for me now to a point that I’m bored of it.

I’ll support the club because I have an affinity towards it but @#$%& my frustrations levels are through the roof. You just get the feeling we will never progress,always loose our best talent and either get relegated or be down the bottom.

I hope Solly has someone equally as good as Spencer because he gave our pack a huge edge. We’ve lost two potential exciting locks with CSW who was huge as well as Will.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Ake1985 26 January, 2018 11:54
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AJWarriors
And we’ve announced.....
Starting to bother me this club. Usually I try to stay positive but how can you be with Warriors? It’s got past tedious for me now to a point that I’m bored of it.

I’ll support the club because I have an affinity towards it but @#$%& my frustrations levels are through the roof. You just get the feeling we will never progress,always loose our best talent and either get relegated or be down the bottom.

I hope Solly has someone equally as good as Spencer because he gave our pack a huge edge. We’ve lost two potential exciting locks with CSW who was huge as well as Will.

This

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Whispering_Death 26 January, 2018 12:00
Huge loss, great signing for them. Going to stay positive for now given we’ve kept hold of two of our three most influential players, but we have basically lost the only player in the whole squad who breaks the gain line.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
A38 26 January, 2018 12:05
Do you get the bad news out first before the good...?

Probably not but this, though a serious loss, is not unexpected. It was a very strong rumour.

I think back to the early Gold days at the revival last Spring. He was a key factor then, a real go forward forward and played a large part in our staying in the Premiership.

It's a Worcester paradox. Players like Spencer must stay so that Worcester can get off the bottom of the table but such players go because Worcester is always at the bottom of the table!

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Powick Eastander 26 January, 2018 12:07
Wonder if he will break the HooDoo Tigers have on locks the sign from us. Not one has gone on to consistently get in the EPS.



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Re: Spencer to Tigers
Sheldon 26 January, 2018 12:09
It does feel like death by a thousand cuts. Even good clubs loose good players but they replace them . I suspect we will have real problems recruiting until the ownership is sorted out and by then it may be too late or not in their plans. As the scientists say "we simply don't know"

Re: Spencer to Tigers
AJWarriors 26 January, 2018 12:20
Quote:
Powick Eastander
Wonder if he will break the HooDoo Tigers have on locks the sign from us. Not one has gone on to consistently get in the EPS.

For Will and for England hope he does. He has everything in his locker to be a top player and a massive asset to England’s pack. The physicality he brings is immense and England will only benefit with him either being in the starting 15 which he’s capable of or at least being a “finisher”

Fingers crossed for him and not Tigers that he stays healthy and performs well and shows what he’s capable of

Re: Spencer to Tigers
The Mailman 26 January, 2018 12:21
Not unexpected but a huge loss nevertheless. No loyalty in sport these days.

Don't blame Spencer for leaving but neither do I wish him all the best. I don't wish him anything (the best, harm, anything). He's just irrelevant now. Just another player at another rival club.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Turv032 26 January, 2018 12:30
I think your right Mailman.
But I'm still disappointed, we may stay up this year, but unless things are sorted quickly it is going to be a very long hard season next year.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
West Brom Warrior 26 January, 2018 12:41
Quote:
Sheldon
It does feel like death by a thousand cuts.

It’s just a flesh wound springs to mind on this.


On Spencer best of luck to him he has given his all in a Warriors shirt, I don't begrudge him a move to a bigger club it’s just a shame that we are stuck in the cycle of sign a player who cannot get games, give them games and then they sign for a bigger club.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 26 January, 2018 12:48
Gutted even if it was expected, we need a stronger pack and it's going to be nigh on impossible to replace a player of his quality.

The pack is in desperate need of reinforcements and they need to be of a higher quality than what we've got.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 26 January, 2018 12:55
I, like mailman, accept a player wanting to move to a bigger club, but I can't wish someone luck in going to play for a rival club. That's his choice, I'll thank him for what's he's done for us, but I can't wish he does well for our rivals.

From what I've heard from an insider things will be resolved at the end of the season, far too late to save next season, or perhaps this one.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Offa 26 January, 2018 13:15
Gutted but not surprised.
It took Gloucester years to replace Jim Hamilton.
I fear that we will be left with a similar hole.
It is a real catch 22 that we are in.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Warrior7 26 January, 2018 13:33
Depressing.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
NW2 26 January, 2018 15:18
I am heartily sick of hearing players who are leaving say words to the effect of "I'm really grateful to the club for giving me the opportunity/ standing by me/ helping me through this time" (insert the relevant platitude!).
You're not grateful enough to stay are you!?
I totally understand players leaving and their reasons for doing so, but PLEASE spare us the cr4p, we don't need it and it doesn't help!

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Abmatt 26 January, 2018 15:27
To the board of Worcester Warriors,

I’m not going to bother anymore, because you clearly aren’t.

Abmatt out.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
WorcesterSauce 26 January, 2018 15:30
Quote:
NW2
I am heartily sick of hearing players who are leaving say words to the effect of "I'm really grateful to the club for giving me the opportunity/ standing by me/ helping me through this time" (insert the relevant platitude!).
You're not grateful enough to stay are you!?
I totally understand players leaving and their reasons for doing so, but PLEASE spare us the cr4p, we don't need it and it doesn't help!

I agree with this. Spencer came out in the press about two weeks ago and told us all how much he enjoyed being at the club. What b0ll0cks.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 26 January, 2018 15:49
They might have enjoyed being at the club though and I'm sure they are grateful but they came for a job and it's their right to move on if they think it's better for them.

This is why we need the academy to thrive as the way to get players who want to stay is by home growing them, bringing them through the system so they have deep roots.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
wusstawizard 26 January, 2018 15:55
Don't worry, chaps, Alex Goode's coming.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
FlipFlop 26 January, 2018 15:58
Good look to him.

Clearly doesn’t want to stay so “let him chase his dreams”.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Whispering_Death 26 January, 2018 16:02
Too much comp at second row for England, especially if any young flankers come through pushing Lawes and Itoje back to second row. He won’t play much unless injuries help him.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
woodywuss 26 January, 2018 16:10
I remember Rob Baxter explaining about the amount and depth of research they did on players before they made any moves to sign them. In view of WS and his mixed messages maybe we needed and will need to emulate the Exeter model for signing players.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 26 January, 2018 16:10
I think he's fourth best lock in the country at present but I think Jones has at least five locks ahead of him, makes him an even better signing though

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Whispering_Death 26 January, 2018 16:38
Very true. We will just have to smash another six tries past them next year...if we are in the prem.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
FlipFlop 26 January, 2018 16:45
Tigers record with keeping ex Warriors free from injury may be Will’s biggest obstacle next season.

Strange how Tigers appear to have adopted early announcement strategy this year compared to their stance in the past.

Hopefully Will’s replacement is more than Bressler.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Sheldon 26 January, 2018 16:46
Fiver when you say things will be resolved at the end of the season - do you mean an announcement on ownership, players or both ?

Re: Spencer to Tigers
West Brom Warrior 26 January, 2018 17:02
Quote:
NW2
I am heartily sick of hearing players who are leaving say words to the effect of "I'm really grateful to the club for giving me the opportunity/ standing by me/ helping me through this time" (insert the relevant platitude!).
You're not grateful enough to stay are you!?
I totally understand players leaving and their reasons for doing so, but PLEASE spare us the cr4p, we don't need it and it doesn't help!


Players are free to sign for and enjoy there time with us before moving on. Spencer is trying to get and England call up playing for Tigers in the Champions Cup is better than playing for Worcester against some average Russian team with an attendance of 3 people.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 26 January, 2018 17:02
I am very disappointed , we stood by Will to get him fit so like others I can do without the thanks for the great time here etc., Just say you want to move on because you think it better for your career than being at Sixways, that we can understand.
Where we go from here with replacements I don't know. How can we progress if we keep losing players like Spencer.
dexile CWS and Taylor came through the academy but that didn't stop both of them leaving.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Mr_Worcester 26 January, 2018 17:03
Quote:
Abmatt
To the board of Worcester Warriors,
I’m not going to bother anymore, because you clearly aren’t.

Abmatt out.

How do you know it was the boards fault he’s leaving? We might have offered him a huge contract. Or were you in the negotiations?

If a player wants to leave a club, there’s no stopping them.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Warr-i-ors! 26 January, 2018 17:09
The signing of Alex Goode will make you all happy in time.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Abmatt 26 January, 2018 17:25
Quote:
Mr_Worcester
Quote:
Abmatt
To the board of Worcester Warriors,
I’m not going to bother anymore, because you clearly aren’t.

Abmatt out.

How do you know it was the boards fault he’s leaving? We might have offered him a huge contract. Or were you in the negotiations?

If a player wants to leave a club, there’s no stopping them.

Because they are ultimately responsible for the farce that is currently WW. It’s called accountability. It this was a company with shareholders the board would have been hauled across the coals by now.

But it isn’t so we can’t hold a vote of no confidence, of which I have very little of at the moment regarding the running of the club and our currrent situation.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
WorcesterSauce 26 January, 2018 17:28
I dont think anyone can deny his words in the media havent been misleading. I understand where we are in the food chain and understand players come and go but why come out and say how much you love it at Worcester and then move less than a month later. He almost certainly knew at the time of the interview wirh Worcester News that he'd be at Leicester next season, the article says that he'd already had an offer. It's just a bit of a d1ck move and one which there is no need for.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
lokicrichtonfan 26 January, 2018 17:40
Typical really. We take a chance on a player with an awful injury record, we make him in a test standard player and he leaves. Seems like there’s no hope for the club sometimes.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 26 January, 2018 17:49
Quote:
ROLLO
How can we progress if we keep losing players like Spencer.
dexile CWS and Taylor came through the academy but that didn't stop both of them leaving.

True but we weren't starting either of them so it's hard to know how hard we tried to keep them, CSW is a weird one too.
Not saying it's a foolproof method of keeping players either but I think it's our only way to progress, because, as you say, losing players like Spencer is killing us.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Yeller 26 January, 2018 17:55
Quote:
WorcesterSauce
I dont think anyone can deny his words in the media havent been misleading. I understand where we are in the food chain and understand players come and go but why come out and say how much you love it at Worcester and then move less than a month later. He almost certainly knew at the time of the interview wirh Worcester News that he'd be at Leicester next season, the article says that he'd already had an offer. It's just a bit of a d1ck move and one which there is no need for.

Yeah, thick tw*t, I hope it catches up with him.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
TeflonTed 26 January, 2018 18:44
Quote:
Yeller
Quote:
WorcesterSauce
I dont think anyone can deny his words in the media havent been misleading. I understand where we are in the food chain and understand players come and go but why come out and say how much you love it at Worcester and then move less than a month later. He almost certainly knew at the time of the interview wirh Worcester News that he'd be at Leicester next season, the article says that he'd already had an offer. It's just a bit of a d1ck move and one which there is no need for.

Yeah, thick tw*t, I hope it catches up with him.

Well that’s a well thought out and informative comment Yeller, I’m sure Will would be more than happy to discuss that with you somewhere in a quiet corner.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
OverTheBorder 26 January, 2018 19:08
Quote:
Yeller
Quote:
WorcesterSauce
I dont think anyone can deny his words in the media havent been misleading. I understand where we are in the food chain and understand players come and go but why come out and say how much you love it at Worcester and then move less than a month later. He almost certainly knew at the time of the interview wirh Worcester News that he'd be at Leicester next season, the article says that he'd already had an offer. It's just a bit of a d1ck move and one which there is no need for.

Yeah, thick tw*t, I hope it catches up with him.

What an outrageous post. I get people’s disappoint and frustration with all thing Warriors. But personal insults?

Re: Spencer to Tigers
West Brom Warrior 26 January, 2018 19:27
Indeed OTB and TT what a prat of a post by Yeller

Re: Spencer to Tigers
OverTheBorder 26 January, 2018 19:52
We still need him to put a shift in week in, week out until he goes. I had to work a 3 month notice period recently, which was tough when I wanted to be elsewhere.

Let’s hope Will’s a better man, because if I read the comments on this thread I wouldn’t bother and just try and stay injury free for my new employer.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Hallowed Warrior 26 January, 2018 19:59
Huge disappointment that Spencer is leaving but can’t blame him for pursuing international honours through plying his trade at Welford Road.

Why is he moving - these factors can’t have helped:
- club ownership is unknown next season;
- our DOR left mid season;
- our club captain is retiring in May;
- results have been poor and we are in a relegation battle (once again);
- attendances are not what they were and matchday atmosphere is often insipid;
- recruitment at other clubs looks better.

Maybe the SRU takeover will enable Gray, Toolis and Gilchrist to move to Worcester next season LOL.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
worcestawarrior 26 January, 2018 20:25
/quote ]Well that’s a well thought out and informative comment Yeller, I’m sure Will would be more than happy to discuss that with you somewhere in a quiet corner.[/quote]
Can't see that happening with a name like his

Re: Spencer to Tigers
worcestawarrior 26 January, 2018 20:25
/quote ]Well that’s a well thought out and informative comment Yeller, I’m sure Will would be more than happy to discuss that with you somewhere in a quiet corner.[/quote]
Can't see that happening with a name like his

Re: Spencer to Tigers
w4rriorz1980 26 January, 2018 20:28
Quote:
Yeller
Quote:
WorcesterSauce
I dont think anyone can deny his words in the media havent been misleading. I understand where we are in the food chain and understand players come and go but why come out and say how much you love it at Worcester and then move less than a month later. He almost certainly knew at the time of the interview wirh Worcester News that he'd be at Leicester next season, the article says that he'd already had an offer. It's just a bit of a d1ck move and one which there is no need for.

Yeah, thick tw*t, I hope it catches up with him.
What are you on Yeller? No need!
If you're reading this Will,this is not a representation of 99.99% of us.
I have every confidence he'll play as he normally does till the end of the season.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Yeller 26 January, 2018 20:31
[www.worcesternews.co.uk]

See this 2 weeks ago, if he wasn't a thick tw*at, he would not have indulged in this.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
OverTheBorder 26 January, 2018 20:44
It’s called towing the party line until such time he’s able to confirm otherwise. What’s he going to say to the press “I’m off mate”? Of course not.

Think there’s a bit of naivety if you think otherwise.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Grasshopper 26 January, 2018 20:55
You’re spot on OTB. Being a cynical old git, when I saw the headline I thought it should have ended with...” Until the telephone call to come over and sign the contract”.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
woodywuss 26 January, 2018 21:48
Considering there was an element of risk in signing WS and the club staff supporting his rehabilitation back to his undoubted potential,another year with us may have gone some way to repay Warriors efforts on his behalf.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Timestheyareachangin 26 January, 2018 23:19
Big loss to the club yes. But England standard? No way. For a big guy, he doesn’t get over the gain line anywhere near as much as he should and he has no speed. Not good enough yet, but still a loss as I say.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
WorcesterSauce 27 January, 2018 02:17
Quote:
OverTheBorder
It’s called towing the party line until such time he’s able to confirm otherwise. What’s he going to say to the press “I’m off mate”? Of course not.
Think there’s a bit of naivety if you think otherwise.

Why is there the need to say what he said? There can be no denying that the words he used made it sound like he was saying. Of course he isnt going to tell the press 'im off' but it's not like he had the choice of saying 'im off' or 'i love it here' and that's it..... why couldnt he have just chosen the middle ground. It does leave a bit of a sour taste.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
FlipFlop 27 January, 2018 07:00
Quote:
Timestheyareachangin
Big loss to the club yes. But England standard? No way. For a big guy, he doesn’t get over the gain line anywhere near as much as he should and he has no speed. Not good enough yet, but still a loss as I say.

Says a lot that he’s not at top standard but good enough for Tigers and head and shoulders above our current Locks. That’s the problem, other clubs meh, is our top drawer.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 27 January, 2018 12:12
Quote:
Timestheyareachangin
Big loss to the club yes. But England standard? No way. For a big guy, he doesn’t get over the gain line anywhere near as much as he should and he has no speed. Not good enough yet, but still a loss as I say.

I disagree, he's unfortunate that England have never had such strength at lock, but he's still top 5 in the country and by the look of it both Eddie Jones and tigers feel the same.
His gain line presence has been brilliant with only Denton making a similar impression, I certainly wouldn't worry about him letting England down.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
lokicrichtonfan 27 January, 2018 18:33
Quote:
Timestheyareachangin
Big loss to the club yes. But England standard? No way. For a big guy, he doesn’t get over the gain line anywhere near as much as he should and he has no speed. Not good enough yet, but still a loss as I say.

I disagree as flats says the only time Spencer goes backwards is when he reverses off his drive

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Warriordad 27 January, 2018 20:29
Just to put it out there do we now stop playing spencer? Other teams will refuse to play players who have sign out there if they have sufficient depth.

This was a major kick in the gut, comes out and says he is liking the club and then signs for Tigers. Based on past history of Worcester players going to Leicester he will play a max of 30 games for tigers. Although I could be wrong.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 27 January, 2018 20:41
I spoke to Will today and said how sorry I was that he was leaving. I also said this was doubly so because he had given us some hope with his interview two weeks ago. He actually looked a little sheepish and said that the interview had come at a tricky time in the negotiations, and I think he genuinely felt a bit awkward about it. I wished him well but said how will we get any better of our best players keep leaving; as he was with Carl Kirwin I did indicate that we were pleased that he was still with us but asked if he would grow another few inches to play at lock.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Skipper 27 January, 2018 20:55
Looks like the article may have been used as a contract negotiation tool. Looks like we are back to struggling to recruit without a quality DoR, C'est la vie or should that be deja vu?

Very tough times ahead, here we go again........testing the supporters resolve.....especially my resolve at £4.60 per pint!

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Patgadd 27 January, 2018 21:57
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ROLLO
I spoke to Will today and said how sorry I was that he was leaving. I also said this was doubly so because he had given us some hope with his interview two weeks ago. He actually looked a little sheepish ...

I spoke to him just after you, and it wasn't so much sheepish as shell-shocked by your purple trousers.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 27 January, 2018 22:02
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Patgadd
Quote:
ROLLO
I spoke to Will today and said how sorry I was that he was leaving. I also said this was doubly so because he had given us some hope with his interview two weeks ago. He actually looked a little sheepish ...

I spoke to him just after you, and it wasn't so much sheepish as shell-shocked by your purple trousers.

Purple? Well there goes any chance I ever had of becoming middle class. People really need to stop raising the bar.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
West Brom Warrior 28 January, 2018 13:18
I understand the reason Spencer gave to the club was he wanted to play for a team in the Top 6 and playing top level European rugby as he sees shining in those games as the only way he will get an England spot, we offered him a significant amount of money and he has signed for Tigers for considerably less money than we offered him.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Garym 28 January, 2018 13:36
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West Brom Warrior
I understand the reason Spencer gave to the club was he wanted to play for a team in the Top 6 and playing top level European rugby as he sees shining in those games as the only way he will get an England spot, we offered him a significant amount of money and he has signed for Tigers for considerably less money than we offered him.

Based on this season, he won't get that at Tigers

Re: Spencer to Tigers
usa warrior 28 January, 2018 15:00
WBW that ties in with what I’ve heard. Career progression, not cash. Money doesn’t buy everything it seems -like Locks...

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 28 January, 2018 18:00
Quote:
Warriordad
Just to put it out there do we now stop playing spencer? Other teams will refuse to play players who have sign out there if they have sufficient depth.

He's our best lock, we would be shooting ourselves in the foot if we didn't play him whilst there are things to play for.

If we are safe with a game or two to play then I'd give Phillips and one of the young locks more game time instead of him.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 28 January, 2018 19:33
I can't remember if I heard that Eddie had given Will some things to work on. I hope so, as that will provide the motivation to play at 100% for the rest of the season.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 28 January, 2018 19:37
Quote:
Fiver
I can't remember if I heard that Eddie had given Will some things to work on. I hope so, as that will provide the motivation to play at 100% for the rest of the season.

If he wants to play for England as he says he does he'll have to give 100% for Jones to consider him anyway, he has no time for slackers.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 28 January, 2018 19:41
Fair dinkum.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
BrumBrum 28 January, 2018 20:01
Wouldn't surprise me if he gets a few England Caps in the years to come.
Also Tigers have been terrible this year, believe we will see a different club next year.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 28 January, 2018 20:23
Patgadd my trousers were nought against you yellow ones. Mine were made from the offcuts of Archbishop Carey's inauguration robes. I only wore then because my man was away with TT's man in Cortina sorting out the chalet after Christmas.
Fiver you must always have something to strive for !!smiling smiley
Back on topic Spencer should obviously play , it is what he is paid to do.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Patgadd 28 January, 2018 21:46
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ROLLO
Patgadd my trousers were nought against your yellow ones.

I usually reserve my gold trousers for Warriors games. At other times I may be found in the red, purple (yes), pink, bright blue or green ones or in one of various shades of rust - or perhaps a brighter colour on special occasions.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Brummagem Bertie 28 January, 2018 22:52
Quote:
Fiver
Purple? Well there goes any chance I ever had of becoming middle class. People really need to stop raising the bar.

Fiver, even if you become middle class, ROLLO will still look down on you and you will still have to look up to him.

I know my place.

(Sm14)



Whatever you do, do it safely!

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 29 January, 2018 11:13
Haha BB, I could however just be a very naughty boy . tongue sticking out smiley

Re: Spencer to Tigers
A38 29 January, 2018 16:23
Anyway, back to Spencer. Here's Denton's opinion:-

[www.worcesternews.co.uk]

I think this implies that it was indeed not money which was the issue - but the likelihood of international recognition. This ties in with comments above. There continues to be a prejudice, it would seem, that England only select from certain clubs. I'm not sure that this is correct but there is maybe evidence to the contrary. If there is nothing to choose between player A and player B except that Player A plays for, say, a heritage club and Player B plays for a bottom feeder, is it Player A who is always chosen?

Re: Spencer to Tigers
dkexile 29 January, 2018 17:39
Quote:
A38
Anyway, back to Spencer. Here's Denton's opinion:-
[www.worcesternews.co.uk]

I think this implies that it was indeed not money which was the issue - but the likelihood of international recognition. This ties in with comments above. There continues to be a prejudice, it would seem, that England only select from certain clubs. I'm not sure that this is correct but there is maybe evidence to the contrary. If there is nothing to choose between player A and player B except that Player A plays for, say, a heritage club and Player B plays for a bottom feeder, is it Player A who is always chosen?

I think it's more European games, if you look good in the champions cup you're more likely to get picked.

Jones doesn't have the club prejudice that others might have had imho.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 29 January, 2018 20:14
Jones has been a frequent visitor to Sixways this season, he ( like Trump ) is different. Look what has happened to Kruis who plays for Saracens.
I think that playing in front of 20K + may have had a part in Will's decision. IMHO you could be playing for Penzance 2nds it would not make one iota of difference to EJ - top bloke.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 30 January, 2018 07:58
I think it helps if EJ can see how a player copes with different styles of play, such as you'll find in the Pro14 and Top 14. It's always better to see how they perform against the best players, as that's who they'll face in test matches. Seeing how Will squares up against a bottom French team who put out their seconds isn't the same as the Toulon first team.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Big Bird Warrior 30 January, 2018 13:12
Lets not forget that a pay cut, in the short term, could offer far more in the future in terms of International payments.

I think it was quoted that Marler will lose at least 50k (2 England games) due to his reckless charge in the Sale game!

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 30 January, 2018 15:15
I'm pretty sure a seasoned test player earns more in endorsements than salary.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Underdog 30 January, 2018 16:53
This is a bit of a long one, sorry. I've been thinking about this (unlike my normal posts).

Thing is, it's no longer as simple as playing for a top club and playing well at that, though obviously it doesn't harm your chances. With EJ in charge, we've seen several players added to the squad pretty much straight from the u20s, or at least because their traits were seen by England coaches during their time in age group rugby. Clearly the commitment to the 'pathway' isn't all talk.

If the choice is between a squad player who's the second, third or fourth best in their position in England and a recent academy graduate who could become better than the incumbent, then it seems commonplace for the latter to get the place. Or at least recently.

Obviously it's an exaggeration to say it's not important to play at a big club and be noticed playing well against the best that Europe can offer, it's also true to point out that it's no longer the only consideration.

Added to that is the fact that EJ also seems to put store in things like: how you fit in to the tactics he wants to play; what your personality is like; how you respond to his coaching; and even your personal background. This is why you have players like Goode, Wade, Morgan and Robson completely outside the squad.

So while Spencer and other players might be looking to move to a club consistently playing in the big euro trophy to get into a first choice England shirt, they might be trying to play by rules that don't exist any more.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 30/01/2018 18:53 by Underdog.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Fiver 30 January, 2018 17:03
Can't argue with that Underdog. Given that Will's leaving us, I'm not actually bothered if he gets an England call up. In fact, it's better for our future retention if he doesn't.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
usa warrior 30 January, 2018 17:51
I don't necessarily buy the having to "move for international recognition" statement either.

Possibly more recognition in a higher profile club, but you can't move for seeing Josh Adam's name in the media today, so if you're good enough you'll make it.

So if not that, what... coaching would be my next go to. Does Will feel he'll be able to develop more at Tigers based on their forwards coaches?

Re: Spencer to Tigers
ROLLO 30 January, 2018 20:09
Not much of a welcome on the Tigers board for Will.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
FlipFlop 31 January, 2018 06:30
Always tough love from Tigers.

Probably wondering what it’s come too if they’ve got to recruit a Warrior to boost their squad.

As I said earlier in the thread, our very good are Tigers meh. If he performs, he’ll get their one eyed praise.

Re: Spencer to Tigers
Villages12 31 January, 2018 15:02
Joins the list of people moving from Warriors to Tigers and then went on to do what ?

I guess the grass must look greener.


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