Quote:ElySaint
I suppose, in some respects, the onus is now on Lewis to prove what Jack Willis has done at Wasps in the last few months.
Quote:SaintMaul
If Haskell is the answer then, for me, we are asking the wrong question.
Quote:herbie85Quote:SaintMaul
If Haskell is the answer then, for me, we are asking the wrong question.
This massively. What are we doing saints. Offers no real carrying ability, breakdown skills. Will make tackles, although will prevent ludlam game time. Haven't we got enough 6.5's?
This has actually disappointed me, especially when you also think about the cap money it will use. That doesn't often happen with new signings!
Quote:Wilson Pickett
Oh I’m loving the meltdown on here...
“Nutley offers the same as Haskell”
Yeah Ben has a bucket load of England caps and picked for the Lions. Either that or he couldn’t even get in a garbage saints team.
Quote:herbie85Quote:Wilson Pickett
Oh I’m loving the meltdown on here...
“Nutley offers the same as Haskell”
Yeah Ben has a bucket load of England caps and picked for the Lions. Either that or he couldn’t even get in a garbage saints team.
Your correct Wilson, in comparing the twos achievements is illogical as there is a gulf. The caveat is, England and lions selection has been and still is extremely questionable, certainly in my opinion and I would think a lot of others, just look at the controversy with this squad. a lot of players have a lot of caps, but I wouldn't necessarily think they would all benefit our side.
Quote:herbie85
Would imagine he will be on a sizeable whack. His honours have just been highlighted, I would imagine he hasn't come here for a bit of boot and beer money.
Ah well. We have had players I've had no time for before and I'm sure we will again!
Quote:Wilson PickettQuote:herbie85
Would imagine he will be on a sizeable whack. His honours have just been highlighted, I would imagine he hasn't come here for a bit of boot and beer money.
Ah well. We have had players I've had no time for before and I'm sure we will again!
please read the content - he has needed to take a pay cut to just get some rugby
he earns decent money from his endorsements and other fitness exploits
Quote:Eif Jones
Why are Haskell and Cipriani leaving a top side in Wasps to sign up for lowly sides like Saints and Gloucester? An answer to that question should provide better info on the yes/no of signing them.
Is the Saints signing of Haskell an insurance against the threat of relegation. I have my doubts over Haskell making much difference to the Saints back row for more than the short term, surely its time to prioritise younger, more long term solutions in such a position, whatever that might be in Haskell's case.
Quote:jimmies
This could be awesome or a complete failure
Quote:Wrench
Let's put it this way, every single Rugby fan I have in my phone has messaged me this morning ripping me a new one, all finding this signing absolutely hilarious. Can't believe we are the fools going in for him.
Quote:Bob Stainsby
Welcome indeed Olney678 and for a first post that is spot on with my thinking too. Ditto comments about Dylan Courts etc possibly (probably) having input.
The off field 'persona' is as with many high-profile sportsmen and women all meant to keep the cash till ringing with endorsements ads etc. I often find it amusing when some folk comment on any in the news be it sports or entertainment (same thing?) etc "Oh I can't stand such and such" when they have never met the individual let alone got to know them, don’t confuse public ‘face’ with private.
Finally, we are all excited and pleased to have a top rugby coach joining us who must be having his say in guiding recruitment.
In Boyd we believe yes?
Quote:Saint Jericho
He's being announced at 10 so it's definitely happening. We can't change it so let's get behind Haskell and trust in Boyd's vision. Welcome James.
Quote:DrHankPym(superhero)
Hello Wasps fan here in peace.
I don't get the antipathy towards Haskell
Quote:ConnormanQuote:DrHankPym(superhero)
Hello Wasps fan here in peace.
I don't get the antipathy towards Haskell
The antipathy is from a few posters on a message board that represents a tiny, tiny minority of people who support Northampton Saints.
Most people will welcome a guy who has played at the very highest level of the game for years and still has a huge amount to offer our club.
Quote:JRM
Just wait until the 'never in my day' brigade wake up and see this thread. There will be the same outcry as there was when Corne Krige was signed, threats of returning their season tickets and burning their shirts in front of the statue. As others have said, I personally cannot see why, would rather have seen the signing of a 'lump' at 8. However, management ( I hope) know better than me so if true, welcome James.
Quote:andysaint
Since Picamoles has now been gone for a whole season, the club has had a whole year to sort out the back row. This is the best solution? We’ve had a year in limbo due to Louis’ late decision and we are now going to have another one. I cannot see how this is balanced for next season. Not blaming Boyd but whoever is sorting out the recruitment at the club at the moment is very short sighted. Haskell can be a good player but wrong time wrong place.
Quote:jimmies
This could be awesome or a complete failure
Quote:JimJam350Quote:JRM
Just wait until the 'never in my day' brigade wake up and see this thread. There will be the same outcry as there was when Corne Krige was signed, threats of returning their season tickets and burning their shirts in front of the statue. As others have said, I personally cannot see why, would rather have seen the signing of a 'lump' at 8. However, management ( I hope) know better than me so if true, welcome James.
Silly comment. Why not just state your opinion rather than rubbishing people who might have a different one?