Rowls & Jukesy would get bored if they didn't have something to fix up this week guys.

Let's remember teams have teams within teams.

I.e left, right and core.

Right side we have AJ, Stu and Tommy G all been playing together a while and know each other's game.

Left we have Alex, Tom and Matt Sarsfield all new to the club and learning about each other still.

We've only conceded 20 pts in two games and scored 104 so while I'm sure Rowls will work on certain areas I'm pretty sure he will be sleeping well tonight.

Defensive units and communication in all sports usually improve with game time.

Yet there are still players being slated by some on here. Words fail me.

Laughable aint it. Let in only 20 and some players are still rusty. We will only improve this season and i can not wait. Someone is in for a hiding!

8-52 FFS...give it a rest PAL !

Next Sunday we have no worries about our forwards but I expect Alex Brown will be itching to show how good he can be.

PR has a very tough job now given the strength of depth in his squad.

Come on Alex prove me right.

Can we not have one thread without someone from the BOM putting their two pence in?

I just don't think its right to respond to every piece of criticism, especially when it relates to players, as tempting as it is when you have a real stake in things as well as being a fan, first and foremost.

A weakness has been identified which didn't alter the result today but might bite us on the rear in the future if its not fixed.

Singling out individuals may be unfair, I don't know as I obviously wasn't at the game. But everyone is entitled to their opinion. There's no need to come on here and defend a player or team development. They can do their talking on the pitch.

BOM - shout out all the good stuff you're doing on this board as much as you want, and its great to see the passion, enthusiasm and progress, but please leave at least some of the discussions to fend for themselves. I find it a bit suffocating and perhaps others do as well...

Well said Andy lets not forget that's the second week we have stuck 52 points on someone so all is not that bad . Alex brown is a top player we have seen what he can do in the first game against pies let's get behind him and all the lads .. Bring on haven...

If you bother to read what this thread is originally about you would see that what I posted is in defence of Alex brown and people slating players so early in in the season. I am merely pointing out that it wasn't all his fault.

I think that's a tad unfair. There is nothing in Andy's post that says he is a board member to me. I can just read a fans perspective like most are on here.

So you were one of the shouters then?

Give the lad a chance ffs. I remember a player who was far far worse than Alex is in defence, he could hardly catch a ball and went hiding when he had to tackle anyone.
Alex (along with some others) will learn where to fit in with each other and tighten up the left side.

Oh! the lads name who couldn't catch a ball or defend a line, his name was Martin Offiah. The St Helens BODs called him "An uncoordernated Clown" when Murphy wanted him,

Andy I for one have enjoyed the refreshing truth you bring to this forum,mapleyther does not speak for the majority on hear although he is entitled to his opinion. Don't let anybody put you off joining in these discussions.

I have always found it annoying when supporters travel away to SUPPORT their team then look for a target to throw abuse at. I know they are only a small minority of stupid gobbins but they need persuading by the majority to find something else to do on match days.

A good point there Andy & I agree Alex,Tom & Matt will strike up a good understanding together as unit.

Don't forget Tom was Right centre at Sheffield and Right wing last time with us.
Alex will be all reet

Personally I think Alex will be OK , when the grounds get drier and harder he will come into his own , we have been lacking speed on the wing for a while now , but in Alex and Adam Higson we now have it , I didn't think Higson could motor like he has been doing , I hope he can stay clear of injury , he deserves a change of luck , getting back to Brown , I didn't hear anyone having a go at him , but Salfordlad said he spoke to him near the dugout , trying to cheer him up , that's all you need when you are down , Frank on yer shoulder , and in yer ear .

I knew there must be a reason we didnt sign him. I have faith in Neil Kelly.

Chas, do you get a fee for every time you use a comma?

I did not hear, nor did i participate in slagging brown or any players. Brown will improve, as will the rest of the team, with our squad this season i can only see us getting better week on week.

I happened to be at the side of our subs bench just before HT. I said are you coming back on and he replied he did not know. That is all the conversation consisted of.

I wasn't at the game yesterday so can't comment on Alex's performance. We were vulnerable all last season to leaking tries on the wings though, so it seems a bit harsh to blame one new winger I think, for what appears to be a team problem. I'm sure PR is aware of it and is doing something to rectify it.
As for Andy coming on here. At first I was sceptical however having met Andy and spoken to him, and also seeing him take the time to attend my old mate Tony Pyt's fuineral, I welcome his comments. Andy you just have to understand though, you will read things you don't want to read, and don't take it personal. I've been to OLd Trafford and heard fans slag off Ryan Gigggs FFS. Everyone is entitled to a view, even if it's wrong.

I was at the game yesterday and I was a little concerned that Alex appeared isolated and was making the wrong choices, not sure if that was because of our defensive systems or poor communication with his centre or just an off day. One thing I am sure about is how good Alex Brown is, so will he bounce back and be a fans favourite soon enough. As for you Andy keep posting mate you are just as entitled as anyone else you wont always get thanked for it but we need input from everyone !!

Alex Browns a great player I was really glad when we signed him and nowts changed people who are singling him out saying he can't defend should look how isolated he has been when teams have attacked down that side it's a problem that the lads will soon fix no problem over 100 points in two games and a great defense I would take those stats anytime ..Roll on te Haven game

Ive never been good at English , we Italians just wanna have fun ,you will see a lot of my Grammar has plenty of mistakes .

.