Quote markrammond="markrammond"Eastmond and Pryce will not gel together at half-back, it is like having 2 Danny McGuires in tandem. '"
Saints fans all thought the same thing prior to this season (well, we didn't think Danny McGuire as both Leon and Kyle are better players than he is, but we did wonder about the general principle of similarity). Kyle himself expressed concerns in the media in that he stated he and Leon had a similar style of play. However, they were gelling very nicely before Wello's injury came between them, Leon playing at fullback for the last four matches. In that time, Kyle has had to take on more of the organising and we are starting to show some signs of life in attack as a result. Leon has been in tremendous form this season so far - though that can change of course, Leon being Leon - and so has Kyle. The two when working in tandem are actually looking like a powerful team.
Quote markrammondWellens lack of pace has been ok behind a solid line still on it's own half. '"
Wello's lack of pace can be a hindrance, but his defensive qualities and ability to read the play far outweigh that weakness. Our defence visibly improves with him in charge.
By the way, Fozzard is now total tosh. I was never in favour of him being re-recruited - it can only have been that he was going cheap (since Saints are cheap these days) - and he is only brought on as back up these days. He has had three matches I think so far this season as he is totally ineffective now, except as an extra body for tackling purposes.
Whether we will beat you I have no idea as we ebb and flow a lot at present. I would still much rather have had to face Blackpool.
