16 replies to this topic

[Furryenzo]

Obviously nothing less than a win was expected today against the amateur (albeit a decent) side. Couldnt make it to the game, but glad to see the lads put in a professional performance, and im looking forward to reading riggys match report.

[parky]

Dave McConnell on subs bench today.

[LOYALION]

Big game today for Adam Higson who looked class! Like the look of our right side with AJ, Darren(superb as always) and Morty. Great game from Ashy and Richie too. Sorry Millsy but if you don't start speeding up you're gonna be left behind. very pedestrian!

[mark richardson]

Alex Hurst ran it in hard all day and Ainscough and Ritchie Hawkyard were outstanding. No real opposition and I stand by my opinion that this round is a complete waste of time.

[marshy1]

Tend to agree about this round. However in fairness to the Lions you can only beat what's in front of you and we did a very professional job on Sidal. We also was the only team not to conceed points in this round so real credit to the lads. Lets hope we are rewarded with a decent draw tomorrow.

[Bryce]

Having looked at the results from the weekend, I agree with you Mark! No shocks and not many of the Amateur teams gave the pro/semi-pro teams a game.

However, a good result for us, a big plus is the ZERO conceded. All of the lads played well in a professional performance. Morty, Higson, the Hawkyards and Ashall really impressed. Martin Ainscough also had another top game, let's hope his injury isn't too bad, it looked like a knock on his knee but he hobbled off rather than being helped off. Al Hurst looks like he's pulled his groin and could be out for a few weeks which is sad seeing as he'd played well in his last two games.

Batley next week will be very tough, let's hope we can get the points!

Team for next week...

R.Hawkyard
Dodd
Armstrong
Higson
Mort
Ainscough
Watson
Morrison
Smith
Holland
Cunniffe
D.Hawkyard
I'Anson

Ashall
Foxen
Meekin
Gorski

BTW, when's the draw for the 4th round?

[wayne_r]

I thought Cunniffe worked his socks off today - I would still like to see Richie Hawkyard at seven and Mort at fullback - Richie's pace would be troublesome - we need to find an understudy for Ian Watson and today's game would have been a good time to try a few things.........anyway it was a solid performance..........

[RIGGY]

Hi Bryce

Spoke to Steve after the game and he said Martin Ainscough had a clash of knees but should be ok. Seemed to be walking ok when i saw him on his way home. Alex Hurst did pull his groin so they will look at him. Mark Smith has been struggling with his back but Dave McConnell got his chance behind Karl Ashall today. And Chaz I'Ansons nose is a bit of a mess but seemed ok after the game.

Hope that helps you

Edited by RIGGY, 25 March 2012 - 07:19 PM.

[Bryce]

Cheers Riggy, doesn't sound to bad for Ainscough then.

[Furryenzo]

Whos this dave mcconnell chap?

[PaulT]

The draw for the 4th round is tomorrow night, I believe on BBC Radio during half time of the Man Utd vs Fulham match.

[RIGGY]

Dave McConnell

Played for St Helens, Chorley Lynx,London Broncos , Leigh Centurions (Twice) and Rochdale.

Scotland International is a Hooker but can play at Half back, Second Row or Loose Forward.

Has been out of the game for about 18 months when he had a bad leg injury but has been training with the Lions for some time to get his fitness back and today was his chance.

Hope that helps

Riggy

[Furryenzo]

Cheers riggy, how did he play?

[PhillH]

10-6 when the two sides last met and although it seems longer, that was only 3 years ago. A much more emphatic win is a good benchmark of the progress made under Steve McCormack.

It remains to be seen if the two Saints didn't play due to the nature of the opposition, or if the sacking of Royce Simmons has changed their plans.

Dave McConnell an interesting debutant. When fit he's too talented a player to not be playing regularly, but by far his best position of hooker is already well covered by Smith and Ashall. It will be difficult to give all three of them enough game time.

3 very tough league fixtures now on the bounce, at least they are all effectively at "home". May will be considerably easier.

[PaulT]

10-6 when the two sides last met and although it seems longer, that was only 3 years ago. A much more emphatic win is a good benchmark of the progress made under Steve McCormack.

It remains to be seen if the two Saints didn't play due to the nature of the opposition, or if the sacking of Royce Simmons has changed their plans.

Dave McConnell an interesting debutant. When fit he's too talented a player to not be playing regularly, but by far his best position of hooker is already well covered by Smith and Ashall. It will be difficult to give all three of them enough game time.

3 very tough league fixtures now on the bounce, at least they are all effectively at "home". May will be considerably easier.

I was presuming the reason they didn't play is so they would still be available for Saints in the cup if they do get recalled.

[Barnie]

I spoke to Carl Forster this morning and he said it was because of it being the cup. hes confirmed hes still with us. Also mentioned his new tatoo, trying to persuade him to get a rampant lion :-)

[Blue Monkey]

Obviously nothing less than a win was expected today against the amateur (albeit a decent) side. Couldn't make it to the game, but glad to see the lads put in a professional performance, and I'm looking forward to reading Riggy's match report.

FAO Riggy.

Just been taking info from your (super) match report on the club's website and noticed a mistake where you show Siddal's team at LSV. Re "Gareth Blackburn" shown twice (2 and .
Siddal :-
1.Scott Caley
2.Gareth Blackburn - HE'S HERE ONCE @ No 2.
3.Matthew Batley
4.Ross Coates
14.Emerson Newburn
6.Chris Brooke
7.Stephen Illingworth
8.Gareth Blackburn - HE'S HERE AGAIN @ No. 8 (Isn't he versatile?)
9.Simeon Hoyle
10.Scott Law
18.Chris Geoghegan
12.Nick Smith
13.Luke Simeunovich
Subs (All Used)
15.Craig Sanderson
16.Shaun Blackburn - HIS BRUVVER?
17.Liam Green
20.Gary Lewis

Can you please do the honours Riggy and amend when you have a minute?

Cheers from B.M.