Big Blues Signing
Burns
By Blues Brother
June 23 2015
The Blues have made what could be their biggest signing of the summer ...
Quins scrum half Jordan Burns has signed a permanenet deal and comes with an excellent pedigree for a 21 year old.
He's a leading 7's player as well as a speedy unit who started on the wing and has managed 11.48 for the 100 metres.
He has made five senior games for Quins and scored four tries for England Under 18s in a game against Saints Academy in 2012.
Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Blues Brothers (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 12:59
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Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: iron blue (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 13:20
Yes looks like a good signing.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Luton_Blue (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 13:55
10.8 for 100 metres, chris bajak ran 11.3! This could be a huge advantage in championship rugby.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Blue for you (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 19:09
I was thinking only 21 and never been kissed - bit young - is that a moan I can't tell the difference- god I love a moan - anyway we still need an old head - in my opinion- is that a moan ? Advise please??
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 20:05
Off topic, who cares Magwho?
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: TryBlues (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 20:13
He'll be a great attacking threat and offer wing cover like Alex Page.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 23/06/2015 20:45
Totally agree TryBlues, this is a great signing
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: boozyblue (IP Logged)
Date: 24/06/2015 13:47
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
Totally agree TryBlues, this is a great signing
For once JW I agree with you top signing
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 24/06/2015 14:26
Well thanks Boozy, this is becoming a bit of a habit, lol
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Luton_Blue (IP Logged)
Date: 24/06/2015 19:25
is 21 too young? I'd say not in our league it isn't, actually perfect grounding for a young player who wants to impress.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: boozyblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 07:50
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Auckland , Cardiff or Bedford Magoo ?, please be more precises
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: boozyblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 07:51
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
Well thanks Boozy, this is becoming a bit of a habit, lol
Don't get too excited JW , it's only temporary, I'm waiting for you to drop a clanger any day now and I'll be right on your case
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 09:24
Are you threatening me?
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: boozyblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 14:49
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
Are you threatening me?
No just don't want you thinking I've thawed and warmed towards you lol
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: mellsblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 14:54
I'm not sure we should be getting overly excited by this signing. I've spoken to a few Quins fans and the player was nowhere near challenging for a first team spot. He is very much a work in progress. They did confirm he is effing rapid, though. So, at the very least, he should make a good impact sub.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: TryBlues (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 16:21
Quote:mellsblue
I'm not sure we should be getting overly excited by this signing. I've spoken to a few Quins fans and the player was nowhere near challenging for a first team spot. He is very much a work in progress. They did confirm he is effing rapid, though. So, at the very least, he should make a good impact sub.
So he was struggling to displace Danny Care and Karl Dickson? Most scrum halfs in the Premiership would so also!
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 16:58
I'm getting very frustrated by some of the negative postings on this forum recently!
This is a very good signing and TryBlues has made a valid point. We have a great deal of pace amongst our backs (some of the quickest in the division) and with this addition it makes for an exciting season ahead. Let's keep positive please and look forward to some entertaining ball in hand rugby.
This is a very good signing and TryBlues has made a valid point. We have a great deal of pace amongst our backs (some of the quickest in the division) and with this addition it makes for an exciting season ahead. Let's keep positive please and look forward to some entertaining ball in hand rugby.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: mellsblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 17:28
He was nowhere near - a distant third who wasn't up to scratch in the few minutes he had in the first team. Allegedly, he still has a lot of work to do on his game management. Understandably if he's recently moved from wing.
Also, you'll note that I said not to get overly excited, nothing along the lines of he's rubbish, a poor player or bad signing.
Just because he has signed from a Prem club doesn't mean he is automatically a good Champ player. This is even more valid when you think what pride Quins place on having academy graduates in their senior squad - if he was anywhere near standard they would, IMO, have held into him or put him out on loan.
Finally, I'm not sure you should be calling others for negativity.
Also, you'll note that I said not to get overly excited, nothing along the lines of he's rubbish, a poor player or bad signing.
Just because he has signed from a Prem club doesn't mean he is automatically a good Champ player. This is even more valid when you think what pride Quins place on having academy graduates in their senior squad - if he was anywhere near standard they would, IMO, have held into him or put him out on loan.
Finally, I'm not sure you should be calling others for negativity.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 18:14
there's a big gap between us and the Premiership, better defence means less space. It's a different game at our level and anyone with a bit of nouse and pace is going to create space and open up defences. I'm excited by this signing as are others.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: mellsblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 18:28
Nous is allegedly what he is missing.
Don't get me wrong I hope he is a huge hit but from what I hear we are getting a work that is very much in progress.
Don't get me wrong I hope he is a huge hit but from what I hear we are getting a work that is very much in progress.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 18:53
Allegedly, let's be excited by this signing
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Amser rygbi (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 19:01
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
I'm getting very frustrated by some of the negative postings on this forum recently!
Join the club!! It's no different to your postings on coaches and season tickets
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 19:30
Magwhoo? Wondered when you might drop by and get involved
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: TryBlues (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 19:32
You can coach things into a player, but you can't coach sheer natural pace. Yes you can improve your speed to some extent. Although pace in our division can help you get out of trouble or make up for errors, which he no doubt will make as he develops.
Taylor is a more accomplished all round scrum half but if you want a game changer who can exploit small spaces in defence Burns could hopefully be him.
With Burns, Blanchet (from 7s), Tapley, Adamson and Perkins we'll have as Jonathan says one of the fastest set of backs which should mean an attacking with quick taps type of game.
Taylor is a more accomplished all round scrum half but if you want a game changer who can exploit small spaces in defence Burns could hopefully be him.
With Burns, Blanchet (from 7s), Tapley, Adamson and Perkins we'll have as Jonathan says one of the fastest set of backs which should mean an attacking with quick taps type of game.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Blue for you (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 19:36
Let's hope our coaches don't take a silk purse and make it a pigs ear - with Noz serving up a dogs breakfast on match day.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 19:58
TryBlues, we also have that player from a Wasps. Plenty of pace, making selection a very interesting prospect for the coaches
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: mellsblue (IP Logged)
Date: 25/06/2015 22:11
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
Allegedly, let's be excited by this signing
Why? All we know about him is he comes from Quins and is quick.
I'm more excited about Blanchet, Dorrian, Flanagan and Alo.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: iron blue (IP Logged)
Date: 26/06/2015 06:52
Quote:You've changed since the boys paid you a visitJonathan Wilcox
I'm getting very frustrated by some of the negative postings on this forum recently!
This is a very good signing and TryBlues has made a valid point. We have a great deal of pace amongst our backs (some of the quickest in the division) and with this addition it makes for an exciting season ahead. Let's keep positive please and look forward to some entertaining ball in hand rugby.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Blue for you (IP Logged)
Date: 26/06/2015 10:09
Fear and a horses head in your bed are good motivations
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Amser rygbi (IP Logged)
Date: 26/06/2015 19:08
Quote:Jonathan Wilcox
Magwhoo? Wondered when you might drop by and get involved
I got involved for 8 years - until I got a better offer!
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Bedfordshire Boy (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2015 22:16
Quote:mellsblueQuote:Jonathan Wilcox
Allegedly, let's be excited by this signing
Why? All we know about him is he comes from Quins and is seriously quick.
I'm more excited about Blanchet, Dorrian, Flanagan and Alo.
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Blue for you (IP Logged)
Date: 27/06/2015 22:43
You are easily excited - BB good to see your are giving your old chap something to do
Re: Big Blues Signing
Posted by: Jonathan Wilcox (IP Logged)
Date: 28/06/2015 14:22
[quote Moody Blues][quote Jonathan Wilcox]Magwhoo? Wondered when you might drop by and get involved[/quote]
I got involved for 8 years - until I got a better offer![/quote
Good for you Peter
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I got involved for 8 years - until I got a better offer![/quote
Good for you Peter
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2015:06:28:14:27:57 by Jonathan Wilcox.
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