Times report Ford on his way to Tigers

[RagingBull]

Suppose if you where looking at Tigers as a player currently would the signing of the currently England 10 be less of a draw to the club? Or more of a draw to the club?

Face it if we are a back with desire to be in the England squad Gavin the England 9 and 10 could be a good factor.

[Jimmy Skitz]

could they get Tommy Bell back in from wherever he went to be the backup fly half, would likely be cheaper that Flood?

[L Smith]

could they get Tommy Bell back in from wherever he went to be the backup fly half, would likely be cheaper that Flood?

The Exiles. Not a bad shout.

[MikeR]

there is a very highly rated youngster in the Academy by the name of Tom Hardwick - won't be long before he is fast tracked !

[ABClub]

could they get Tommy Bell back in from wherever he went to be the backup fly half, would likely be cheaper that Flood?

He signed a 'long term deal' with London Irish last season.

He has been getting far more game time than he would here, although not all at 10. He's been playing well too from what I've read.

James Marshall is starting at 10 for them ahead of him currently but Bell is still starting at 15. They also have Brophy-Clews coming through at 10 of course.

I can't see Bell leaving a long term deal at a club who should come straight back up and are apparently recruiting well for if they secure promotion.

[Jimmy Skitz]

could they get Tommy Bell back in from wherever he went to be the backup fly half, would likely be cheaper that Flood?

The Exiles. Not a bad shout.

IIRC he left due to being 3rd choice, at best in both roles, 2nd choice 10 back in the prem might well tempt him back, especially if Irish don't win promotion, I have no idea how they are doing

[TomWeston]

I'm not surprised by the return of GF; I posted at the time it was being wildly and widely proclaimed that he was going to Sale that Ben Kay, standing quietly in the background, said nothing and had a knowing smile.

With rumours of MF coming to WR I do hope that Cockers' sacking was not a pre-condition of GF signing for us.

[strawclearer]

I'm not surprised by the return of GF; I posted at the time it was being wildly and widely proclaimed that he was going to Sale that Ben Kay, standing quietly in the background, said nothing and had a knowing smile.

With rumours of MF coming to WR I do hope that Cockers' sacking was not a pre-condition of GF signing for us.

"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things."

Niccolo Machiavelli

[wardy]

I'm not surprised by the return of GF; I posted at the time it was being wildly and widely proclaimed that he was going to Sale that Ben Kay, standing quietly in the background, said nothing and had a knowing smile.

With rumours of MF coming to WR I do hope that Cockers' sacking was not a pre-condition of GF signing for us.

"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things."

Niccolo Machiavelli

Christ that's deep!

[strawclearer]

Suppose if you where looking at Tigers as a player currently would the signing of the currently England 10 be less of a draw to the club? Or more of a draw to the club?

Face it if we are a back with desire to be in the England squad Gavin the England 9 and 10 could be a good factor.

After today's performance, I'm not totally convinced we'll have the England 9 and 10 next season! Worryingly bad performances from both behind an average pack!

[RagingBull]

Suppose if you where looking at Tigers as a player currently would the signing of the currently England 10 be less of a draw to the club? Or more of a draw to the club?

Face it if we are a back with desire to be in the England squad Gavin the England 9 and 10 could be a good factor.

After today's performance, I'm not totally convinced we'll have the England 9 and 10 next season! Worryingly bad performances from both behind an average pack!

The only player who played well in that team was Daly the rest was average at best.

[drc_007]

I thought Cole's 80 mins for an international tight-head against a huge French pack was pretty good.

[Hot_Charlie]

could they get Tommy Bell back in from wherever he went to be the backup fly half, would likely be cheaper that Flood?

The Exiles. Not a bad shout.

Indeed. Bell was one of our most valuable players last season and we've missed him a little this year. However, he wanted to be playing regular rugby without waiting for injuries etc, and if that meant going to another team, then fair enough.

[jgriffin]

Suppose if you where looking at Tigers as a player currently would the signing of the currently England 10 be less of a draw to the club? Or more of a draw to the club?

Face it if we are a back with desire to be in the England squad Gavin the England 9 and 10 could be a good factor.

After today's performance, I'm not totally convinced we'll have the England 9 and 10 next season! Worryingly bad performances from both behind an average pack!

Me and you both, mate

[tigercaspian]

Suppose if you where looking at Tigers as a player currently would the signing of the currently England 10 be less of a draw to the club? Or more of a draw to the club?

Face it if we are a back with desire to be in the England squad Gavin the England 9 and 10 could be a good factor.

After today's performance, I'm not totally convinced we'll have the England 9 and 10 next season! Worryingly bad performances from both behind an average pack!

Me and you both, mate

Imagine Youngs and Ford going backwards behind a weak Tigers pack.....it'd make you think the £450k should have been spent elsewhere