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Jack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move. Blamire is a good hooker, to big a prospect to keep sitting on the bench.
Still can't believe West hasn't been snapped up yet, I'd have him here!sam16111986 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:37 pmJack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move. Blamire is a good hooker, to big a prospect to keep sitting on the bench.
This could also free up from cash at Falcons to maybe go after some of the out of contract players. Tom West for instance would be an amazing signing for them.
Yup Blamire has the potential to be Eng starting no.2. Too good to be on the bench and needs to be starting every week to push on now.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:37 pmJack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move. Blamire is a good hooker, to big a prospect to keep sitting on the bench.
This could also free up from cash at Falcons to maybe go after some of the out of contract players. Tom West for instance would be an amazing signing for them.
He's probably further along than Whitcombe but is a few years older. For us he'd make sense if he was signing as a long term deal to replace van Wyk initially and then Cronin who is 32 so won't be a peak performance for a long period (unless he turns in another Dan Cole).Rugbygramps wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:09 pm Problem with West I wouldn’t put him ahead of either Cronin or Whitcombe, so would be third choice at best with Van Wyk or Ladygaga off
Is it me or are we accelerating towards football-style transfers where contracts mean nothing if you have the money?sam16111986 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:37 pmJack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move.
I'm pretty sure it's always been the case - just not so many or so obvious. There have been plenty of loans for the rest of the season ahead of them moving permanently for the next season.No6_Flanker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:17 amIs it me or are we accelerating towards football-style transfers where contracts mean nothing if you have the money?sam16111986 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:37 pmJack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move.
Yes they do still have Socino don’t they.Offside wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:38 am The fact a team feel comfortable releasing their highest try scorer mid season does suggest no relegation is a factor. Blamire may score similar tries if he is playing first choice but McGuigan is a poacher and gets in for very good positions and runs good lines. He has developed that side of his game. It will be inter to see if he is a starter at Gloucester though.
Falcons have a raft of injuries themselves but they have two international hookers. Blamire has played flanker at times this season because they had three good fit hookers but an injury crisis in the backrow. Who's to say this move won't benefit Falcons? McGuigan was off at the end of the season anyway (according to various rumours) and we are in unprecedented times with some of the talent out of contract.No6_Flanker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:17 amIs it me or are we accelerating towards football-style transfers where contracts mean nothing if you have the money?sam16111986 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:37 pmJack Singleton probably out for the rest of the season. Falcons have just given Blamire a new deal amongst rumours McGuigan was off at the end of the season. Maybe McGuigan brought that forward with agreement from Falcons or this is a bridging move.
