Always a Wasp

I think it’s a good move. I think we can trust wasps to make sure any deal protects the club so that we aren’t at risk, given how much of a deal breaker it’s been to date.

So if they come back we have to assume it’s a safe deal for us.

As others have said above, their fans deserve to have their team playing in their own city. Although a minority of ill informed fans blame wasps, I do sympathise with the majority of the fan base who just want what’s best for their team. Let’s get them back playing at the Ricoh so everyone wins.

I’m a fan of TT and as a wasps fan, I’d be sorry to see him leave (not taking into account Cruse). However, if I were a fan of another club, I’m not sure how excited I’d be at my club being linked with signing him.

I think salary cap reductions and ongoing financial constraints with lack of crowds will drive our recruitment strategy.

Although we’re making some educated guesses on departures and their likely salaries, we may not replace like for like or use up all of that budget (and other clubs may we’ll be the same, so we wouldn’t fall behind)?

I would be gutted to lose Velllacott as although we haven’t seen much of him, there is a lot of hype around him from those in the know (ex players). It’s great to see Porter coming through from the academy, but is he at a level yet that will push Robson for selection as opposed to just rotation?

Bobby Bridge has clearly had some fun writing that article!

I don’t see the issue with the celebration. Especially as Cruse says, it’s not often a front row forward scores from open play!

It’s the blatantly disrespectful ones I don’t like or when substitutes pile in around the defending players too, that I can’t stand. But I’m also not of the mind set players shouldn’t have a bit of fun after scoring.
The Wade/Cipriani dance they did a few season back at the Ricoh, I thought was good fun and showed really spirit within the team. Yet I know it wasn’t appreciated by a number of fans (which is fine, each to their own).

A hooker moving on is to be expected tbh, mainly due to squad cycle but also due to having 2 very promising young hookers coming through in Oghre and Barbery. So having 4 Hookers all capable of starting is hard to split game time between and keep all happy (even accounting for injuries).
Being completely honest, I wouldn’t be too upset at TT leaving. Not because I don’t rate him (I do), but because Cruse is arguable our first choice, Oghre showed last season he’s at the level for the regular premiership games and Barbery... well, don’t have to say much there do I!

I’m more intrigued rather than concerned about what we opt to do at TH Prop if Brookes moves on. He came in as a player not many of use were convinced by. Saints fans were glad to be rid but I think he’s been a great signing. Good luck to him if he wants to look for one last big contract. I think we probably need to sign someone but doesn’t necessarily need to be international. Owlet deserves increased game time, so happy to sigma. Solid started rather than a star player.

Thought he had a good game today.

Have questioned his performances previous it sometimes I think we underestimate the chanhes required to switch leagues (especially SH to NH rugby). Some players are lucky enough to switch effortlessly but we’re very unsympathetic to those that struggle.

Glad he’s finding his feet and growing in confidence

Fantastic news!!

Also ends the Brad Shields to Saints rumours

It’s all well and good then getting signatures on their petition, but how many of the signatories would actually use the facility?

Surely the council will take into account signatures from people living miles away aren’t realistic objections as wouldn’t actually make the WSCA proposal a viable one.

Where have they got the figure of 1,500 users per week from? Is this heavily favourable calculation on who ‘might’ use the facility is it was used to its max?

If it was such a successful sports centre, how have wasps even got a look in to purchase it and redevelop?!