I am an Oldham fan and watched the Blackpool game.

Hatton played 6 (wearing 30) with that other ex Leyther (and Roughyed) Simon Svabic at scrum half.

He started off well exploiting some holes in our left sided defence as Blackpool jumped out to an early lead which they could not sustain.

Looked decent but as Oldham upped a gear and started getting on top up front his influence faded. Not a huge surprize in the circumstances.

A talented kid who needs to play first grade and nail down a starting position. A loan move to Blackpool along side experienced NL operators like Svab, Munro, Allcock, Ian Hodson, Craig Farrimond etc would appear to be a sound move at this stage.

been through all this before Matt last year mate, you can recall from a loan period at any tme the longest period is one month then its usually week to week but (as told to me by NK last yar) can be recalled at anytime during the period.

He won't get recalled unless we get some serious injury problems.

Let's hope he develops further as a player while at Blackpool and comes back an even more valuable member of the squad.

I'm sure he'll get some kind of game time with us later this season.

'Hitty' is unfortunate in being behind Jock and 'little legs' (and of course the invisible yorky man when he can be bothered to come) at hooker and Kelly doesn't rate him anwhere else.

Have you asked Neil whether he rates him or not?

Let's be honest if thats the case Neil Kelly isn't a bad judge really is he? I'd rather trust his judgement than anyone on here (no offence to any one else).

At the end of the day, if he's good enough in his own time he will progress into the first team, weather that be this seasonn, next season or he may even move on if the chance doesn't come for him at Leigh. At least he will be getting competitive first team rugby at Blackpool for the time being.

How can we sign someone, give him a contract and squad number then play him about 30 minutes gametime in a couple of friendlies and then decide hes not good enough, wouldnt the contract money have been better spent elsewhere, ditto with Cooky too. If this is correct








































Sorry but it seems a case of face doesnt fit here.

Agreed.

So why give him a contract then in the first place?

Maybe that means that he does rate him, but does not think he is ready for the first choice spot just yet - so rather than him warming his ar4e on the bench week in week out NK has given him the opportunity of first team action at a level above what he'd get from playing in the reserves - thus keeping him 'honed' until the time is right?

Or he did rate him when he signed him - but that something else (that we are not privvy to) has altered his opinion?

Maybe people need to ask NK direct rather than speculate on here!!

I reckon - if he's good enough, with the right attitude, then he'll get his chance.

What he said.

I will ask dont worry.

Are you his agent?

No just watched him play a lot in the 21s, great player IMHO.

Wrong choice of words. John Woods, Des Drummond are great players; Hatton is a promising player but obviously hasn't shown enough in training to be considered a first team player yet.

Hes not been given enough game time in the first team to say either way really, time will tell.
Anyway good luck at Blackpool Dean, hope you do come back and be given chance to show what you can do

Who’s said he’s not good enough?

As a youngster didn’t David Beckham go out on loan to Preston? I wonder if it was because Fergy didn’t rate him, Beck’s seemed to do ok on his return to United.

It happens Hatton was not getting a chance to play possibly not because of what he’s done wrong but more to do with the lads who have been picked have done well and currently in NK view deserve the shirt, and an extended run in the team.

Who would you suggest we drop to allow Hatton to play?

I didnt say he wasnt good enough I think it was the Kevster maybe?

So we should send out all the players currently not in the first team should and not bother with a reserve side.

Some players will benefit by playing in the reserves and some will benefit by going out on loan. Which could be at a higher level than reserve rugby, isn’t Scott Moore still a Saints player but still playing SL at Huddersfield, or do you think he would be better playing for Saints reserves, it’s up to the player and coach to agree which route they feel is best for both parties.

Maybe he wasn't considered ready yet but was signed in the hope of him getting there. Same as with any new young player. If we only sign players who are 100% ready for the 1st team we'll be back to the days of has-beens and overpaid journeymen.

Along with coaching players need gametime so personally I'd like to see us use the loan system a lot more to get our younger players experience, like some of the SL clubs do.

Time will tell. Good Luck Dean

I really would love to comment....but i'm not going to


However i will say that Dean has "enjoyed" the last week or so at Blackpool

Because you need a squad of players in case you pick up key injuries. Neil obviously think he has better options in the positions Dean plays but wants him in case we get in trouble.

His outings at Blackpool can only make him a better player and he'll benefit greatly rather than just turning out in our reserve grade every week. He's playing in games that will test him far better which will serve as an indicator as how he'll go when he does get game time.

Always good to hear of players doing well - pass on my regards

Agree entirely, the loan to Blackpool will benefit Blackpool, Leigh and above all....Dean. As a 21yr old its all about establishing yourself and seeking that all important "first team" shirt, Blackpool are giving Dean this opportunity, however its still upto Dean to take it with both hands.