Exactly, that's my take on it.



I'd be worried about the signing if we were going to build a team around Hodgson, like Hull are trying to do, which we aren't. He's an extra component of what we're trying to do, where we're trying to go.



Also, I'd be worried if Smith wasn't used to handling over 30's, when I say managing them, I mean their workload. He did this to great effect at Leeds, and has done so here, galvanising Solomona, Morley, Briers etc, so I have no worries.

Did people have there worries about Solomona ? again another great Signing

I stand by what I said, but..... In Smith We Trust.



Why are you so obsessed with everything Warrington ? I reckon your the biggest poster on our board by a country mile. Get a grip and concentrate on your own team.

I think it's a very good signing tbh. He is a great goal kicker and is a big reason why Huddersfield have been a top team the last few years.



Wire IMO need a proven goalkicker, a loose forward and a prop for next season and I think you will win something definitely (that's not saying you won't win something this year either btw

). You have the goal kicker now, and have replaced the weakest spot of your team. Astute signing, especially with Rhys Evans coming through.

Maybe you should read the thread entitled "Myler" on your board then.



Pretty sure I sung his praises on there





As for Hodgson, before it was official there were plenty on here concerned about his age and fitness as well, so I can't see how it's just Wigan fans complaining.



If it's true that Smith has brought him in not expecting him to play every game then fair enough, it may turn out to be a good move. But surely the fact that he's a quota player and must surely be coming as one of the highest paid at the club, you'd expect him to be the star player who plays every game (as much as possible). I'd be annoyed, for example, if we'd signed Barrett and then he'd only played half the games his first season because of niggly injuries or whatever. Big injuries are inevitable, like Carvell for example, but if you have a player who plays one week then misses the next it's surely a waste if that player is supposed to be one of your stars.



Saying that though I still expect you to be the team to beat next year with him in the side. I'd just worry that Hudds were willing to let him go over the sake of that extra year when they know him better than anyone (including Tony Smith).

less than 6 months ago(ish) this guy was voted as the best player in the competition FULL STOP..how on earth can it be anything other than a top signing?

Don't flatter yourself, Rogues is on most boards.



Without derailing the thread, Hodgeson may well be a good signing, but surely he is more of a stop gap?? I would highlight Mathers as your weakest player atm (don't go getting all defensive either, or bring up any "thanx fot 100k, mathers is well gd" I look through your starting 13 and I can't see someone else I would target)



Hodgeson was a class fullback, and this signing suggests to me that you've got a good young fullback coming through who Smith rates. I don't get to watch many academy games, so I wouldn't know, but that's my guess.

Can you clarify something for me? It is widely acknowledged that Hodgson has signed for the security of a two year (probably final) contract. When the same situation arose with Phil Bailey and yourselves it was widely reported he had taken a pay cut to gain a final contract.



Can you explain the differences in respect of renumeration?

Not like you GDMM. Remuneration.

I'm trying to multi-task. It never works out well.

Brown didn't sound too happy to lose him.



Enough said.

dont you just love those very bitter and jealous wiganers..last year hodgson was man of steel now he`s a stop gap signing..talking out of their hole again...be more concerned about your own mob.after all its quite a few years since you last won owt