Phuzzy:I think it's an interesting take to say the "golden generation" tag was mocked Stu. I don't think it was as such. Most people just cautioned against the unreasonable expectations that were being put forward. You mention that 4 appear to be doing well at the moment but that's still a long way from what was being put forward. There are equally as many that haven't gone anywhere near as well, including the 2 Wigan have signed.
As I remember it, the overriding opinion was that 2 or 3 regular first team players out of any given age group would be a good return. Anything more, a bonus. As it stands you have 1 regular who gets in above the other options (Robertson) and 3 who get in as cover or rotation. That seems about par to me so far.
I do think there is strong evidence that the other 3 could (should already ?) go further up the pecking order but, as with all younger players, there's no guarantee of that. We've all seen players come in with a bang only to fade into obscurity further down the track.
For what it's worth, it's good to see young players coming through regardless of the club and I hope all the "golden generation" go on to have good careers... especially the 2 heading this way over the hill
Fair points well made and nice to see you posting again.
Stephens and Whitby would be in my first choice 17 and Dagnall has certainly exceeded expectations. I’m not sure what’s going to happen in a couple of weeks time when Murphy is fit.
I really rate Murphy and I think he’s done well. He has a lot of attributes, unfortunately as expected I guess, he’s picked up injuries which was always the risk.
It’s Dagnalls shirt to lose and I think it would be harsh to drop him for Murphy because he’s done nothing wrong and performed really well
