I have seen some comments on here that Adam Swift isn't happy and wants out. I think this deserves its own thread.



I think this is worrying; not from saints' POV but for the player. Fair enough he wants to play, but it worries me that (if the rumours are true and he wants out) his instinct is to want to go and not fight for his place. Why doesn't he just get his head down and work his way back in?



I think Dawson has done well recently and probably deserves his spot in the team. It's for Swift to work his way back in.



I draw parallels with the way Makinson was managed a couple of years ago. He dropped out of favour for a while but when he came back he was a much better player.

Certainly peple have said he's not happy, but have they said (do they know) that he's really threatening to leave?



Your right that he should look at Tommy Makinson. Dropped a couple of years back, dream team winger this year.

How long is Swift contracted for?

I would just put it down as disruption rumours.



Sport is about competition and I can't see a pro-sports man quitting after missing a few games due to poor form. They are more resilient than that and will know where they need to improve.

Even those of us who can see the merits in Dawson, recognize that long term Swift has the edge and just needs to work on certain aspects. Lets not forget this is only his 2nd year. Even Charnley who has played for several years was questioned about his game, so if a GB winger is open to criticism then so is swifty.

He's not happy but I've not heard he wants out.



Brown isn't happy with his attitude and the way he reacted to not being selected.

This.



He's more than likely not happy about not playing (what professional player wouldnt be) but seriously doubt he's after leaving.

His reaction not been great apparently. Just sulking about going thru the motions.

"if" this is true he needs to grow up, then man up

That kind of reaction is not unexpected from a young player, I dont think they realise that being a professional sportsman is all about ups and downs. Its about using the situation to motivate himself to perform better. No doubting he is a talent and with ball in hand he is head and shoulders above Dawson, but he cant hide away from the fact that his defensive positioning is questionable. Again though, he isnt a winger and is still learning the position.



Maybe the coaches have tried to correct his decision making but he then keeps repeating the same mistakes. You then leave them with little choice but to drop you.

When the coaching staff select your competitor as Young Player of the Year when 1) he's not young, and 2) he's not the best young player, then you know the writing is on the wall. I'd get out now.

Sounds like anothe Gaskell scenario, I hope the coaching staff are not allowing Swifty to sulk and simmer, he needs a positive objective to build up a positive attitude.

Ade Gardner had a short spell of doubt but got stronger with the help of the experienced players and coach, Swifty might not have that, would be a total waste if he wanders elsewhere.

Exactly the wrong attitude that a top competitor should have. A top competitor will want to train the house down and get back in the team on merit, not some local favouritism or suggestion that talent alone outweighs effort and application.