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[Furryenzo]

Im going to take nothing away from the lads today, we were brilliant in both attack and defense. The referee was an absolute disgrace to the sport. Im used to bad referee decisions at out level but today was a joke. Im not going to lie, in the first half there were 2 or 3 decisions that went against Doncaster that I thought we were lucky to get away with. But the last 30 minutes of the game he gave 7 or 8 decisions that were blatantly wrong in Doncaster's favour. You cant point the finger at our players when a Doncaster player drops the ball blatantly and the ref says it was pulled out. Completely unfair. When Watson kicks on the last tackle and shortly afterward Watson and a Doncaster player are laid out on the floor, what other outcome could there be? What could have possibly happened apart from a late challenge? The referee was hesitant to even stop the game, and probably wouldnt had there not have been a scrum half missing for our team. And yet he was quick enough to award them the penalty when we made the same mistake. We did make errors in both attack and defense, but they were minimal and not what the penalty count suggests.

Enough of complaining, because we won, and thats all that matters. Foxens try was magnificent, try of the game. My MOM was Ian Watson who looked about 26 years old and in his peak, causing them all sorts of problems. We seemed to have really tightened the defense up which was great to see. Wingfield and Dodd didnt have their best games but they are arguably are most consistent performers so im not going to complain. Mort was excellent with the boot, and in the end that won us the game, which should have never been the case. Reay played outstanding along with Wilson, Smith and Hawkyard.

Doncaster, much to my surprise, were a very small side, they were OK at best with the ball in hand, but not once did they get in our half of their own accord, the referee gave them that privilege. When it comes down to it I am not too worried by the ref gifting them with a bonus point as I cant see them being much higher than mid table come the end of the season. It is also apparant that the Doncaster fans have never seen a linear pass, or for that matter, a tackle round the shoulders. They mustn't have discovered super league, or the modern game yet.

Anyway, well done to the lads who deserved better than they got today, but 10 unbeaten, 7 in the league. COME ON YOU LIONS!!!

[Bryce]

Agree with all of your comments. But don't forget Flooksy! He made some try saving tackles today, I thought he was brilliant. Watson was my MOM as well. Dana Wilson back to his best as well, which was good to see. We were well more than 4 points better than Donny, without being disrespectful to them. We managed to keep them out for set after set on our line thanks to the ref, in the last 10 mins I think the previous 30 mins of defending caught up with us but I generally thought we put in a really good performance. Morts kicking might just win us a few points this season, simply sensational.

[hilly]

watson is playing as good as he ever as sam reay was outstanding my mom

[GLENNGARY]

Ihave seen some bad referees over the years but this one took the cake, to call him bias is the understatement of the century.Absolute garbage. Idont know about gifting them a bonus point he burst a blood vessle trying to give them a win. If we touched them it seemed that it was a free kick, if the ball went loose in the tackle it was a freekick to the dons.He disallows a cracking try from Foxenand then three free kicks later has them scoring under the sticks,but the icing on the cake for the Dons was as the hooter sounds they frantically throw the ball across the field two blatent forward passesand a bounced ball and another try given, talk about gob smacked. Anyway to our performance, A brilliant start and then the ref took over. Foxens try was worth the entrance fee alone, touches of Johnny Stopford at his best. the down side we should have had a panfull of tries, Doddy put in the clear twice and throwing stupid passes to Foxen who had no chance of taking them when a bit of steadiness would have seen Foxen going over the whitewash. A closer score than it should have been but a deserved win all the same. PS hope we dont get that clown again this season or any season for that matter.

[PaulT]

Even though we won, it wouldn't suprise me if the club put in an official complaint against the referee. For a winning side to do that, the RFL should take notice.

I hope we can hang on to Foxen for a long time because going forward he has to be one of the best wingers outside of Super League, amazing try (and should have had a 2nd!)

It was a great performance today, hard to pick a man of the match, but if I had to, it was Watson. Can someone explain to me why he was sinbinned?

But at the end of the day, it's played 7, won 7, top of the league, no looking back.

[marshy1]

Even though we won, it wouldn't suprise me if the club put in an official complaint against the referee. For a winning side to do that, the RFL should take notice.

I hope we can hang on to Foxen for a long time because going forward he has to be one of the best wingers outside of Super League, amazing try (and should have had a 2nd!)

It was a great performance today, hard to pick a man of the match, but if I had to, it was Watson. Can someone explain to me why he was sinbinned?

But at the end of the day, it's played 7, won 7, top of the league, no looking back.

His try apart did anyone else think Rob Foxen was struggling with an Injury today?.

Not only does our record read played 7 won 7 we are now the only team in all three divisions with a 100% record.

It was great to see how appreciative the players were comming over at the end they are without doubt a great set of lads who are making it a joy to be a Lions fan this year.

For what it's worth the Ref was poo.

[Furryenzo]

Even though we won, it wouldn't suprise me if the club put in an official complaint against the referee. For a winning side to do that, the RFL should take notice.

I hope we can hang on to Foxen for a long time because going forward he has to be one of the best wingers outside of Super League, amazing try (and should have had a 2nd!)

It was a great performance today, hard to pick a man of the match, but if I had to, it was Watson. Can someone explain to me why he was sinbinned?

But at the end of the day, it's played 7, won 7, top of the league, no looking back.

The ref thought they would have a better chance of scoring with him off the pitch. :-p

His try apart did anyone else think Rob Foxen was struggling with an Injury today?.

Not only does our record read played 7 won 7 we are now the only team in all three divisions with a 100% record.

It was great to see how appreciative the players were comming over at the end they are without doubt a great set of lads who are making it a joy to be a Lions fan this year.

For what it's worth the Ref was poo.

Well said

[rugbyman]

Im going to take nothing away from the lads today, we were brilliant in both attack and defense. The referee was an absolute disgrace to the sport. Im used to bad referee decisions at out level but today was a joke. Im not going to lie, in the first half there were 2 or 3 decisions that went against Doncaster that I thought we were lucky to get away with. But the last 30 minutes of the game he gave 7 or 8 decisions that were blatantly wrong in Doncaster's favour. You cant point the finger at our players when a Doncaster player drops the ball blatantly and the ref says it was pulled out. Completely unfair. When Watson kicks on the last tackle and shortly afterward Watson and a Doncaster player are laid out on the floor, what other outcome could there be? What could have possibly happened apart from a late challenge? The referee was hesitant to even stop the game, and probably wouldnt had there not have been a scrum half missing for our team. And yet he was quick enough to award them the penalty when we made the same mistake. We did make errors in both attack and defense, but they were minimal and not what the penalty count suggests.

Enough of complaining, because we won, and thats all that matters. Foxens try was magnificent, try of the game. My MOM was Ian Watson who looked about 26 years old and in his peak, causing them all sorts of problems. We seemed to have really tightened the defense up which was great to see. Wingfield and Dodd didnt have their best games but they are arguably are most consistent performers so im not going to complain. Mort was excellent with the boot, and in the end that won us the game, which should have never been the case. Reay played outstanding along with Wilson, Smith and Hawkyard.

Doncaster, much to my surprise, were a very small side, they were OK at best with the ball in hand, but not once did they get in our half of their own accord, the referee gave them that privilege. When it comes down to it I am not too worried by the ref gifting them with a bonus point as I cant see them being much higher than mid table come the end of the season. It is also apparant that the Doncaster fans have never seen a linear pass, or for that matter, a tackle round the shoulders. They mustn't have discovered super league, or the modern game yet.

Anyway, well done to the lads who deserved better than they got today, but 10 unbeaten, 7 in the league. COME ON YOU LIONS!!!

Doncaster were ok at best, but took you guys to within 4 points with 6 or 7 first teamers out for Doncaster. Maybe after the first 20 mins your team were OK AT BEST.

[duffymoon]

Agree with Glenn regarding Foxens try,came out of absolutely nothing at a time in the game when we were pinned deep in our own half and under the "kosh".It turned the game and we scored again virtually from the restart after Donny had kicked out on the full.The referee certainly did us no favours but am I alone in being concerned about the number of points that we concede.Theres no doubt that this side is full of points but we will need to tighten up considerably if we are to have any chance of upsetting Dewsbury in the Challenge Cup.However at present with ten consecutive wins and a six point lead at the top of Championship One it would be churlish to dwell on the negatives for too long.Looks likely now that the main threat will come from Keighley,Whitehavens nine point deficit will rule them out of a serious challenge for top spot although they will no doubt take some beating at the Recreation ground.A special mention today for Richard Flooks who was outstanding,another one who seems to have come on in leaps and bounds this season.Oh and a mention for another magnificent turnout from us fans.Steve McCormack commented on it in the bar after the game.And great to have the opportnity to be able to mix with the players also,something that I know alot of fans miss at The Willows.

[rugbyman]

Im going to take nothing away from the lads today, we were brilliant in both attack and defense. The referee was an absolute disgrace to the sport. Im used to bad referee decisions at out level but today was a joke. Im not going to lie, in the first half there were 2 or 3 decisions that went against Doncaster that I thought we were lucky to get away with. But the last 30 minutes of the game he gave 7 or 8 decisions that were blatantly wrong in Doncaster's favour. You cant point the finger at our players when a Doncaster player drops the ball blatantly and the ref says it was pulled out. Completely unfair. When Watson kicks on the last tackle and shortly afterward Watson and a Doncaster player are laid out on the floor, what other outcome could there be? What could have possibly happened apart from a late challenge? The referee was hesitant to even stop the game, and probably wouldnt had there not have been a scrum half missing for our team. And yet he was quick enough to award them the penalty when we made the same mistake. We did make errors in both attack and defense, but they were minimal and not what the penalty count suggests.

Enough of complaining, because we won, and thats all that matters. Foxens try was magnificent, try of the game. My MOM was Ian Watson who looked about 26 years old and in his peak, causing them all sorts of problems. We seemed to have really tightened the defense up which was great to see. Wingfield and Dodd didnt have their best games but they are arguably are most consistent performers so im not going to complain. Mort was excellent with the boot, and in the end that won us the game, which should have never been the case. Reay played outstanding along with Wilson, Smith and Hawkyard.

Doncaster, much to my surprise, were a very small side, they were OK at best with the ball in hand, but not once did they get in our half of their own accord, the referee gave them that privilege. When it comes down to it I am not too worried by the ref gifting them with a bonus point as I cant see them being much higher than mid table come the end of the season. It is also apparant that the Doncaster fans have never seen a linear pass, or for that matter, a tackle round the shoulders. They mustn't have discovered super league, or the modern game yet.

Anyway, well done to the lads who deserved better than they got today, but 10 unbeaten, 7 in the league. COME ON YOU LIONS!!!

Totally agree with you though that Watson was MOTM

[RIGGY]

Great win for the lads today and i will have the match report on the website in the next hour or so hopefully.
I have already updated the table and the player stats.

Yes its me that does that too !!!. Keep it up Lions

Riggy

[Furryenzo]

Doncaster were ok at best, but took you guys to within 4 points with 6 or 7 first teamers out for Doncaster. Maybe after the first 20 mins your team were OK AT BEST.

Where were the rest of em? Im the first to point out if Swinton play bad, or if we make errors. But today I can genuinely say the referee simply didnt let us play, in the second half. Not only did he gift donny the bonus point but he ruined the game as a spectacle. If what you say is right about the first teamers, then fair play to you because it was a valiant effort by Doncaster, however, without sounding to harsh, I dont think they did deserve the bonus point. They finished their trys well enough, but they made next to no breaks, or got themselves in good field positions by themselves (with the exception of that one 40-20).

And in reply to duffymoon, completely agree about the defence and leaking points, but jesus, how many times did the ref give them sets of 6 on our line, theres only so much defending you can do until it takes its toll. All in all I think our defense has improved alot, theres still work to be done, but its a start. True reflection of the game for me would have been a score of around 40 - 22.

[Furryenzo]

O yeh and just to back up somebodies previous point, I think the club should look into making a complaint, as yeh, from a winning side it should mean something.

[mark richardson]

Boy what a game. We were outstanding in terms of team spirit and tenacity and as has been said and I even said it myself at the game "foxens try was worth the money on its own."
I have been a critic of Smith and Flooks. Well Smith organised us brilliantly today and what I noticed most was when he wasnt on we were much less effective. FLOOKS! How well did the little fella read the game? He pulled off two or three try savers racing out of the line.
Mr Laughton has been and remains a man who cannot referee. He even allowed Donny to run out a diffused bomb and twice allowed quick taps with his back turned.Although according to one Dons fan quick pens are still allowed!
Finally Mr Watson. If he doesnt win player of the year both in the league and for the club something is wrong even at this early stage of the season. A masterclass.

Doncaster has bags of team spirit but were piggybacked up the pitch for each of their tries with penalty after penalty and the last two were so forward i couldnt believe my eyes. And as for them moaning about injuries....ha,join the club.

Edited by mark richardson, 26 April 2011 - 07:38 AM.

[LOYALION]

I'm afraid Mr Laughton has as much control of a game as his brother used to have over himself whist playing. That's none then. The only thing I can say in his favour is that he cannot be accused of cheating as for that to be the case he would have to display a knowledge of the rules he was breaking which he clearly did not. Balls diffused in goal and being allowed to run out whilst Lions players were reforming at the 20? Allowing a player to charge down a kick and attack the standing leg? Ordering play to continue during a leg injury (Rigby) and yet stopping play for cramp? (Donny in 2nd half) The list is extensive!
I commend our lads for keeping their cool and surviving the game with so many on the pitch. No problems with the Donny players who clearly used the situation to their advantage as would any other side. Well done Lions, you were worth every second of the ovation you received.
Ronny, buy the DVD and whilst watching it with your Grand Children in years to come you can use it to answer their question "WHY DID YOU RETIRE FROM REFEREEING GRANDAD"!!!!!!!!

[PhillH]

Ronny, buy the DVD and whilst watching it with your Grand Children in years to come you can use it to answer their question "WHY DID YOU RETIRE FROM REFEREEING GRANDAD"!!!!!!!!

LOL

[rugbyman]

Where were the rest of em? Im the first to point out if Swinton play bad, or if we make errors. But today I can genuinely say the referee simply didnt let us play, in the second half. Not only did he gift donny the bonus point but he ruined the game as a spectacle. If what you say is right about the first teamers, then fair play to you because it was a valiant effort by Doncaster, however, without sounding to harsh, I dont think they did deserve the bonus point. They finished their trys well enough, but they made next to no breaks, or got themselves in good field positions by themselves (with the exception of that one 40-20).

And in reply to duffymoon, completely agree about the defence and leaking points, but jesus, how many times did the ref give them sets of 6 on our line, theres only so much defending you can do until it takes its toll. All in all I think our defense has improved alot, theres still work to be done, but its a start. True reflection of the game for me would have been a score of around 40 - 22.

I thought yor lads were the better team, and with the experienced side you have got,think you will have a successfull season. And myself wishes you all the luck apart from against us.
Just to let you know that Butterfield our full back had to leave the field. But first team injury wise, Captain Sean Leaf, Aaron Dobek,Grant Edwards, Mike Coady. Dual registration players who Hull recalled Nev Morrison and Chris Green. But not taking nothing away from Swinton just merely saying it hopefully would have been a better game, oh and if the ref was changed. Good luck

[mark richardson]

I thought yor lads were the better team, and with the experienced side you have got,think you will have a successfull season. And myself wishes you all the luck apart from against us.
Just to let you know that Butterfield our full back had to leave the field. But first team injury wise, Captain Sean Leaf, Aaron Dobek,Grant Edwards, Mike Coady. Dual registration players who Hull recalled Nev Morrison and Chris Green. But not taking nothing away from Swinton just merely saying it hopefully would have been a better game, oh and if the ref was changed. Good luck

Rob Foxen appeared to play the game with a dead leg,Neil Rigby was carried off for us,whilst we were missing Dean Thompson,Richie Hawkyard,Tommy Gallagher,Joe Fitzpatrick and Alex Hurst to name a few off the top of me head. Not being funny Rugbyman but we`ve had more than our fair share of injuries too.
Good luck to yourselves also,it was a very entertaining game despite the efforts of Ronnie Laughton.

[Furryenzo]

Any news on riggers? looked like a bad one, ankle maybe?

[Shizonamy]

Missed the first 18 points as the old fella got us completely lost in Donny. Once i saw the scoreboard I felt quietly confident that we were going to win. However fair play to Doncaster they came at us first half and proabaly deserved to be within touching distance at HT. Second half Foxen's try was the gamekiller along with Hawkie's try that put Donny top bed, or so we thought!!!

Laughton was the worst ref I have ever seen, it was unbelievable how many pens he gave to them that were incorrect, as has been said earlier Donny pressed home the advantage and if there had been 5 mins more would probably have won. I would have been sick to the stomach if we had lost that game, we were the better side and defended fantastically 2nd half (special mention again for Flooks!).

We just lack some composure sometimes, espcially the Dodd/Partnership, with some fine tuning it can be devastating.

Final point we should have won by more and a bigger margin if it wasn't for that clown with the whistle and again to re-iterate others setiments, Mort kicking winning us games, Watson was class, playing best rugby ever!!!