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Greg minikin

Post by Tigersbarmy » 04 Oct 2019, 14:29

Hearing Tony smith doesn’t want him . And we’re trying to sort a deal out . People deleted there good bye messaged too him too

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Post by tigerfeat » 04 Oct 2019, 14:43

Good fine player don't know what happened to him start of season but he was one of our better players
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Post by braytontiger » 04 Oct 2019, 14:52

Greg was one of our better players however it’s in the pack we need strengthening not the centre/wings where we look well covered. So unless we can move someone else on I don’t see the value in doing a u-turn just because tony Smith doesn’t want him. That’s if there is any truth in it

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Post by nottinghamtiger » 04 Oct 2019, 15:00

This season has shown he is not a centre. Even if he was, we already have Shenton, Blair and Mata'utia who can play there.
We don't need him as a winger - we have Eden and Feki (with Clare and Olpherts as back-up).
I can see why Smith doesn't want him though - they have Linnett and Kenny-Dowell in the centres for next year.

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Re: Greg minikin

Post by heritage1926 » 04 Oct 2019, 15:25

Going back to York would be a good career move for him. They are building a team ready for a push at Super League. If Toronto do go up this year, it's anyone's game next season to come up and York have a damn fine chance.

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Post by betts21 » 04 Oct 2019, 16:05

Would be over the moon with this if true

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Post by tigerfeat » 04 Oct 2019, 16:13

heritage1926 wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 15:25 Going back to York would be a good career move for him. They are building a team ready for a push at Super League. If Toronto do go up this year, it's anyone's game next season to come up and York have a damn fine chance.
They would need to sign a new team from the one that played featherstone
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Post by SWISS TONY!! » 04 Oct 2019, 16:32

Is he waiting to see if featherstone get promoted? If they do theres maybe a couple that could go that way.
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Re: Greg minikin

Post by Piquad1 » 04 Oct 2019, 16:34

I would leave Greg where he is I like him there's a few I would get rid of before him. But I can't mention names because there would only be enough players left to play seven a side.

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Re: Greg minikin

Post by gateman » 04 Oct 2019, 16:49

over recent games Minikin looked the best centre in a CAS shirt

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Post by Fryston Tiger » 04 Oct 2019, 16:53

nottinghamtiger wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 15:00 This season has shown he is not a centre. Even if he was, we already have Shenton, Blair and Mata'utia who can play there.
We don't need him as a winger - we have Eden and Feki (with Clare and Olpherts as back-up).
I can see why Smith doesn't want him though - they have Linnett and Kenny-Dowell in the centres for next year.
I'm sure I read an interview that said Linnett was going in the 2nd row next year. I like Greg Minikin. For the right contract, I think he adds to our squad and still has huge potential to fulfil

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Post by tigerfeat » 04 Oct 2019, 16:59

nottinghamtiger wrote: 04 Oct 2019, 15:00 This season has shown he is not a centre. Even if he was, we already have Shenton, Blair and Mata'utia who can play there.
We don't need him as a winger - we have Eden and Feki (with Clare and Olpherts as back-up).
I can see why Smith doesn't want him though - they have Linnett and Kenny-Dowell in the centres for next year.
Still a lot of good years ahead for Greg don't worry about that
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Re: Greg minikin

Post by classycas57 » 04 Oct 2019, 17:30

You have to let him go,we need better players if we wana win anything

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Post by HuddsTigers » 04 Oct 2019, 17:43

Certainly improved as the season went on. Feels like a wasted spot though unless we're looking to move someone else on either in the backs or back row.
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Post by SLtiger » 04 Oct 2019, 17:59

Wasn't Minikin signed on as eventually shentons replacement?

I would keep him. Competition for places is always good. Shenton likely to only be around another year or 2

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Re: Greg minikin

Post by Sharlotiger » 05 Oct 2019, 12:35

The guy wanted more money than Cas thought he was worth, to leave was Gregs choice, maybe chasing the big money as back fired on him if there is any truth in HKR now not wanting him.

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Post by fast hands » 05 Oct 2019, 13:49

Sharlotiger wrote: 05 Oct 2019, 12:35 The guy wanted more money than Cas thought he was worth, to leave was Gregs choice, maybe chasing the big money as back fired on him if there is any truth in HKR now not wanting him.
Said he was not prepared to take the abuse coming from the terraces and social media early in season. I have to say it is a problem in todays society, and no one will convince me and others, because he is a professional that he should be able to take the abuse thrown his way.

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Re: Greg minikin

Post by alftupper » 05 Oct 2019, 14:51

fast hands wrote: 05 Oct 2019, 13:49
Sharlotiger wrote: 05 Oct 2019, 12:35 The guy wanted more money than Cas thought he was worth, to leave was Gregs choice, maybe chasing the big money as back fired on him if there is any truth in HKR now not wanting him.
Said he was not prepared to take the abuse coming from the terraces and social media early in season. I have to say it is a problem in todays society, and no one will convince me and others, because he is a professional that he should be able to take the abuse thrown his way.
oh dear, the snowflake generation... I wasn’t aware of any abuse specifically targeting him on match day, nothing out of the ordinary anyway. If he’d experienced anything on the scale of abuse that used to rain down upon John Kear or Terry Richardson in the 70’s he’d be suing the club for his hurt feelings

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Post by Leeds tiger » 05 Oct 2019, 17:54

I can’t say I heard much being said to Greg but more recently some of the base Blair got from our fans was a poor showing. Some of us like to act all high and mighty but I believe we have a real problem with our fan base. Wether the abuse is directed at our players or more commonly th ref. People are going to the rugby to complain about something rather than watch a competitive game. Only happy if we win to nil and anything else either isn’t good enough or the refs fault. Just some of my observations having been in two stands over the last few years.

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Re: Greg minikin

Post by Frankas » 06 Oct 2019, 11:56

If he dosen't like the abuse from some of the fans he has jumped out of the frying pan, into the fire, and it seems he has a new coach who doesn't thing he fits into his plans for the season
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