Guy Thompson
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Re: Guy Thompson
At his best he's international class imo.
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Re: Guy Thompson
To be fair we haven’t seen him at his best with the injuries he’s had.
Saw him play against us at Welford Road last season and he was head and shoulders above any of our back row players.
His injuries and the absent Denton have exposed our back row options. Far to many utility players. It’s ok to have a couple in the squad who can play second row and 6 but we have for a long time given them starting slots. What on earth is Williams doing at 7 in the Premiership? So we can play Kitchener in the second row?
It really does say a lot about the lack of understanding of the importance of back row play by our coaching team. Exeter’s back row dealt with us with ease. We picked second rows in the back row and they were simply too slow to win ball and support our runners.
We need to play specialist players in position - that’s why Guy Thompson stood out on Friday.
Saw him play against us at Welford Road last season and he was head and shoulders above any of our back row players.
His injuries and the absent Denton have exposed our back row options. Far to many utility players. It’s ok to have a couple in the squad who can play second row and 6 but we have for a long time given them starting slots. What on earth is Williams doing at 7 in the Premiership? So we can play Kitchener in the second row?
It really does say a lot about the lack of understanding of the importance of back row play by our coaching team. Exeter’s back row dealt with us with ease. We picked second rows in the back row and they were simply too slow to win ball and support our runners.
We need to play specialist players in position - that’s why Guy Thompson stood out on Friday.
Re: Guy Thompson
Taufua and Thompson in the back row together will be great to see. Especially with Tommy Reffell coming through to challenge.
If as rumoured another number 8 comes in who could potentially start ahead of Kala then the back row will have been recruited for well.
If as rumoured another number 8 comes in who could potentially start ahead of Kala then the back row will have been recruited for well.
Re: Guy Thompson
Ooo hope we get a decent Number 8, hope my suggestions have been taken into account!RagingBull wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:18 pm Wouldn't be surprised if we have someone lined up to come in that should be starting at 8 either.
Regardless of Denton situation.
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Re: Guy Thompson
I can't wait until him and Dave Denton pair up again next season hopefuly in the premiershipnorfolkexpat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:04 pm All Tigers fans should buy this guy a drink, he was immense, a true Tiger, just a great pity it might relegate the Falcons..... but shows Fordshould be England No 10, Farrell 12, Slade 13... Manu a long long way to go...
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Re: Guy Thompson
Gallagher Prem.xv of the week Guy Thompson and Will SpencerChobbsy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:22 amI can't wait until him and Dave Denton pair up again next season hopefuly in the premiershipnorfolkexpat wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:04 pm All Tigers fans should buy this guy a drink, he was immense, a true Tiger, just a great pity it might relegate the Falcons..... but shows Fordshould be England No 10, Farrell 12, Slade 13... Manu a long long way to go...
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Re: Guy Thompson
Great to see Thompson getting rave reviews in the papers. Remember Salvi writing when he played for Exeter that Thompson was one of the best opensides in the premiership he’d came up against.
Two tries, try assist and turnover to win the game. Immense performance and should be pushing for co-captaincy next season.
Two tries, try assist and turnover to win the game. Immense performance and should be pushing for co-captaincy next season.
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Re: Guy Thompson
Guy has been a massive signing for us, and gives his all every game. My player of the season just ahead of J.M.