He seems like a nice fella, Riddell, but his fitness is evidently poor. Whether this is due to injury or because, like so many of his countrymen, he came here thinking it would be a doddle and instead has found that he's way off the pace, I don't know.



I suspect that he won't be selected for a good couple of weeks now, and with luck will put his fitness right as a matter of urgency.



Kudos to Noble for not picking him ahead of the in form McIlorum. I think that surprised a few of us, pleasantly.

Looking at both this year i don't honestky think Riddells distribution is as good as McIlorums. His passing in general play once he's moved away from dummy half might be better but i've been really impressed with MM passing from the floor in the past 2 weeks, it's been crisp and accurate.



As for the rest of their games McILorums defence is better but Riddells more likely to make you a break or get you a try.



Like you said over to Noble i suppose but it's a great problem to have. I really do think it's got to be one or the other at the moment though as you can't leave out Smith or Sam.

Tell you what, how good is it to have players competing for places all over the park?



Riddell is unquestionably the better 9 of the two but the last two games Micky has played a better game at hooker than Riddell all season so unfortunatly Riddell has to miss out for a few weeks and hopefully get his fitness where it needs to be.



I think Sam Tomkins is overdue a rest week (he was only supposed to play 10-15 games this year) so Riddell will get his chance over the next couple of games if he is fit IMO.

A very short sighted statement in my opinion by the club at the time.

Short sighted or not a rest week will be to his benefit.

Too big a game this week or next to rest a lad thats become quite an important part of the side.



His rest week/s should come against Salford at home in the league and/or Celtic away the following week.



Ainscough should be brought back in for the same games also to keep him in and around the squad.

Rest him!!!

From what I have seen of him on TV he looks a good prospect(even though stevo says he is too thin

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