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Fearless Fred

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Chisholm Elder re-signs.
« on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 10:37* »
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GUSSY HAS COME IN AND GIVEN US HUGE BELIEF'
Wednesday, 30th January 2019 @ 10:30

ROSS CHISHOLM RE-SIGNS WITH HARLEQUINS AND SETS HIS SIGHTS ON TROPHIES

Ross Chisholm has signed a new contract with Harlequins, the Club can confirm.

The versatile back, who has been with the Club for 10 years, said he was delighted to be re-signing with a club that has created an exciting, winning environment under Head of Rugby Paul Gustard.

Chisholm, who began his rugby at Haywards Heath RFC and progressed through the Academy system with Harlequins during loan spells with Esher, played a key part in Quins winning the Challenge Cup in 2011 and started in the LV= Cup final in 2013. He scored four tries in 12 appearances last season and Gustard said he had been very pleased with his progress this season.

“Ross has always been a brilliant member of the Harlequins squad over the last 10 years and it was felt by all the staff that his constant energy, willingness to learn, team-first mentality and talent were deserving of a new contract where we feel we can eke out more from his ability,” said Gustard.

“His ability to perform to a high level either at Full-back or on the wing means he is great asset for us and this versatility will be key as we reduce the size of our squad and develop our game.

“He is consistently looking to improve himself as we have seen when he  stepped up at Fly-half in the Premiership Shield this season and taken on the kicking responsibilities. He is a very coachable young man which is a key characteristic in retention and recruitment as we look to build on momentum and improve our individual and collective responsibility.”

Chisholm said: “This has been my Club for over 10 years and I love playing my rugby here. There is an attitude in the camp that everyone has bought into across the playing staff, the coaching staff and everyone at The Stoop and Surrey Sports Park.

“Gussy has come in and given us huge belief this season, forging a winning environment that we now want to capitalise on.

“It means so much to be re-signing with Harlequins with its heritage and prestige across the globe, and now we are looking forward to adding a new chapter or two to that story with some silverware.”
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 10:48* »
How old is he now? I'd love to see him get a proper run of games. Would be nice to see him get the nod at full back during 6n.

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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 10:48* »
Pretty happy with that.  With Alofa and Walker (Probably) going, you need a couple of utility backs who can do a job in the squad.  Always felt Chisholm to be solid and reliable. 

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:12* »
Happy with that. I've always liked Ross as a player. The horrific injuries seemed to rob him of his real top end pace, or maybe the confidence, but he's still very fast, solid under the high ball, turning into a decent kicker, versatile and a good last gasp defender. I'm not saying he'll ever be first choice but a very reliable back up and squad member

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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:18* »
Yes agree his injuries unfortunately robbed him of reaching his full potential but is still a good squad player and I am more than happy to see him stay

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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:21* »
Good news indeed.

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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:23* »
Remembering him leaving Johnny May for dust at Kingsholm.  At one point quite a few years ago I thought he was more likely to be playing for England than Brown

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:32* »
Didn't see this coming but I guess it does make sense. I clearly have a very different opinion of Chis as a player to most on here so fully braced for the backlash...

Issue for me is I'm never excited to see his name on the team sheet - there's always someone I'd rather have playing. At full back it's Brownie, Morris, even Lang before Chis for me and then at wing take your pick: Earle, Gabs, Murley, even Viss/Walker (if they stay - or in all likelihood then whoever comes in if they don't!)

Not trying to be brutal but he must know that we're just keeping him for his ability to cover two positions (10 as well in Prem Cup/A League maybe) and his "team-first mentality" - i.e. he's not going to kick up a fuss when he hardly ever plays in the Prem/European games. Which is fine and useful I suppose in terms of rotation for frankly less-important competitions (Prem Cup, A League). Just odd.

I guess what I'm saying is I can't help but think this is at least in part to persuade younger Chis to stay - as he is a must-keep - but in an ideal world this is the type of player I would have thought we'd want to cut loose if we want to improve the squad to a consistently top-of-the-table squad.

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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:45* »
I guess what I'm saying is I can't help but think this is at least in part to persuade younger Chis to stay - as he is a must-keep - but in an ideal world this is the type of player I would have thought we'd want to cut loose if we want to improve the squad to a consistently top-of-the-table squad.

This.

Expect James to be announced as a long-term extension before the week is out. Ross is, at best, cover and in my view should have been moved on - not least because I could see a new challenge, and a decent run of games, helping to bring the best out of him (something we've sadly not seen at the Stoop for many years now).

That said, holding on to his brother is a keystone of the plan for the next five years so if this is what it takes, I guess I can get on board with that.

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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 11:54* »
This.

Expect James to be announced as a long-term extension before the week is out. Ross is, at best, cover and in my view should have been moved on - not least because I could see a new challenge, and a decent run of games, helping to bring the best out of him (something we've sadly not seen at the Stoop for many years now).

That said, holding on to his brother is a keystone of the plan for the next five years so if this is what it takes, I guess I can get on board with that.

You're not seriously suggesting he's been given a contract to keep his brother happy are you??!! Come on!
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 12:34* »
Ross, was extremely promising before his injury run but still a quality player who doesnt let you down, you need some of those players in our squad. If Gussy is reducing the squad number down to get in higher quality but fewer players it stands to reason we will need some versatile backup and that is exactly what Ross is. A solid performer when in the team (not going to light the prem on fire) but a good squad player, I welcome the news.
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 12:39* »
The idea he has been kept on in part to keep hold of James is pretty laughable imo. We're reducing the squad size and have a salary cap to adhere to, so do people really think we'd keep hold of someone just because hsi brother is a key player?
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 12:55* »

Issue for me is I'm never excited to see his name on the team sheet - there's always someone I'd rather have playing. At full back it's Brownie, Morris, even Lang before Chis for me and then at wing take your pick: Earle, Gabs, Murley, even Viss/Walker (if they stay - or in all likelihood then whoever comes in if they don't!)


Sadly I agree, but wish him well. When he first came on the scheme I thought he was going to be a high performer but to me he is not a Prem quality player and I thought he was one who would not be staying.

Happy to be proved wrong though and hope he kicks on in terms of performances. 

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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 12:59* »
Good Utility back and also back up kicker , I watched him in a A game earlier in the season and  he kicked quite a number of conversions and penalties .

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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday 30-Jan-2019, 13:16* »
The idea he has been kept on in part to keep hold of James is pretty laughable imo. We're reducing the squad size and have a salary cap to adhere to, so do people really think we'd keep hold of someone just because hsi brother is a key player?

Agree. Like any coach is going to be held to ransom by a player!

 

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