Surprised nobody asking for Farrell - seems to be a favourite of most posters
Seriously though, SB and Wilkes will be all over it I'm sure. If it is true (still not confirmed), then I'd prefer someone like Joe Simmonds. He is reliable from a tactical perspective, is allegedly going to be available, at almost 26 years old is about the right age/experience and is capable from the tee.
Given our relatively new-found abilities in the forwards and some impressive performances from the backs, it may be we don't need a massively creative 10.
Well I’ve always been a fan of Ford, and hope he stays, however unlikely it appears, but a Simmonds or Lozowski signing would certainly take the edge off.
Fordy is a good player but can be replaced, if he wants to go then so be it, let him join the Sanderson brigade, as many have said a quality fly half would jump at the chance of running the tigers midfield!!
markharbtiger wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:45 pm
Who knows about any rumoured departure. Until confirmation it is just a rumour.
That said
1. A lot of salary would be freed up. Not an insignificant problem in keeping various other players.
2. It isn't as if the cupboard is bare at FH.
3. The attraction of coming to Tigers with the current coaching team, players and recent record ought to be high enough to secure a like-for-like replacement if one were needed.
So, I'm pretty chilled about this...if the rumours are true
3.Nail.Hit.Head.
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Downsouth wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:43 pm
So Sale would have Ford and Manu outside the cap... that can't leave a lot for the rest. Maybe we can sign Curry and or Lood.....I'm not sure who their Marquee player is tbh. For any decent fly half in the world, replacing Ford would be a fantastic opportunity
George will be inside the cap if he does go because he has played for another prem club this year - has to wait 2 years before he can be moved to a marquee slot
Old Hob wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:34 pm
But will we be facing a De Klerk/ Ford pairing? And, if so, how dangerous will that be particularly if they recover last season's form.
And, to Richie B; I've already said I wouldn't want Farrell or Jackson at any price
Faf is off to Japan apparently and is one of several of their SA contingent on the move (if rumours are to be believed)
Old Hob wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:34 pm
But will we be facing a De Klerk/ Ford pairing? And, if so, how dangerous will that be particularly if they recover last season's form.
And, to Richie B; I've already said I wouldn't want Farrell or Jackson at any price
Before you planted the idea of Jackson, I could not have imagined anything which would threaten my 40 plus years of supporting Tigers.
Old Hob wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:34 pm
But will we be facing a De Klerk/ Ford pairing? And, if so, how dangerous will that be particularly if they recover last season's form.
And, to Richie B; I've already said I wouldn't want Farrell or Jackson at any price
Faf is off to Japan apparently and is one of several of their SA contingent on the move (if rumours are to be believed)
Hence why they can afford Ford without him being a marquee
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Ford might stay. If he doesn’t Hegarty could well be an answer and get McPhillips back.
On the other hand, get Genge on board (Bristol sniffing around) and Ford will want to stay to add to what I be,I eve is his only winners medal, with us V Saints.
What will be will be!
Given the recruitment success in SA, wonder if Wilks etc would look to the likes of Curwin Bosch, Boeta Chamberlain or Jordan Hendrikse as potential replacements.
