Well, strange as it may seem I'm more prepared to back PG's judgement than yours (although I respect your right to your opinion).

Although I'm struggling to think of a player I'd less like to see in an FC shirt if I take my black and white blinkers off we are currently a mid table Super League team who suddenly have a big injury crisis (Tickle/Moa development) which needs urgently addressing. Yes we have ambitions of becoming a force in future years but we have to deal with the present situation.
I really do think our hand has been forced on McGoldrick in the past week or so.

nobody really knows all the ins and outs but the management team, we have to trust there judgement,fwiw i think mcgoldrick could do a job for us,time will tell,i hope he does but theres a few on here who would love it if he didnt,

I love it when people come out with garbage like that, I don't think anyone would be disappointed to be wrong and for McGoldrick to silence those that doubt him, I just can't see it happening.

your using complete sense there, stop it Standee you know they dont like it

This must be the "cherry on the top" that Perason was on about when discussing overseas players

I'm sure Richard Agar has forgotten more about RL than the vast majority of posters on here will ever know. It doesn't mean he's always right though does it?

Heard it was until end of next season.

HDM are suggesting till the end of 2013.

hold on i didnt say i hope he doesnt do ok,there is some on here who are just negative all the time,thats what i am saying,

Which is the most likely scenario.

If we sign Holdsworth, under the salary cap we can't afford a top class full back as well, especially as Horne has a contract for next year. Therefore Horne is full back (where he is decent), but Gentle knows cover is needed as Horne will miss games (too many miles on the clock). Cover also needed for half backs as no existing cover or young players are anywhere near sufficient standard.

In sum, people are over-reacting. It is not fantasy rugby with an unlimited budget. Also remember, less inspiring signings are likely to be announced before the better ones - for the simple reason that other clubs are much more reluctant to announce they are losing one of their best players.

At the end of the day, McGoldrick is basically taking taking Ellis' place in the squad. He's better than Ellis and covers more positions it's an upgrade. Just as long as he's not seen as a first team regular by Gentle I don't really have a problem.

His on-field discipline is no worse than Tickle and his off-field discipline is better than Manu's & Aspinwall. If he keeps himself fit and doesn't break club rules I don't really see what people have to moan about in this respect.

In reference to his home made titty bar, I'm just gutted he doesn't live near me!

well said, post of the day on the subject so far..

But why sign him for next season if it is purely to cover injuries this term??

he takes bookings tho

Spot on with all of this, shame the other posters on here don't share your gift for rational thinking!

I'd need to see the 'quality' of these 'dancers' first. I mean, nobody likes to see a roof rack on a Porsche, do they!

Probably...but PG's comments

“There are always deals and opportunities to be had out there, but we won’t be rushing into anything or signing players for the sake of it.

“We know we have a few areas to patch up, but it’s not like we’re heading into a new season or have a bottomless pit on the salary cap so we’ll weigh up our options and we’ll only make a move if we feel it will benefit the side.”

If it's happening then PG obviously see's something in McGoldrick that nobody else seems to

He isn't an 'uninspiring' signing. He's gash. So bad that Cas didn't want him, a troublemaker, and a cheap shot merchant. He the [iexact opposite[/i of the type of player we're supposed to be looking to add to the team, regardless of his cost.

Do you really think Richard Horne's body will allow him to play fullback week in week out next year?

Smailes just tweeted that McGoldrick for this year ONLY!!

Will have to prove himself to earn extension

This year only says Gentle, that makes sense!

Why don't we play press release bingo?

Which of the following will appear in the press release when McGoldrick is announced?

Experienced NRL
interest from other SL clubs
injury crisis
play numerous positions
highly recommended
Aussie star

Any others?

Upgrade from Ellis for the rest of the year.
Maybe a bit of perspective is needed (I'm sure Bradford fans would trade their problems for ours).

Not bothered now as McGoldrick is only for remainder of season Ellis out (not playing anyway) McGoldrick in as cover, now makes sence and can live with that.

If he wants 12 month extension he will have to earn it