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Wasn't meant to sound disrespectful but to have any chance in this comp, sides need to win their home games particularly and most York fans thought we would be good enough to beat Haven on Sunday - much as if the fixture had been the reverse, you would have thought Haven would be expected to win. I'm a York fan but also an RL fan and appreciate all the teams and players in the Championship and your guys were really good on Sunday. I was really impressed by McCarron who got through mountains of good work, Doran slotted in superbly at hooker and, in Ryan King you have one of the best players in the C'sp. Hope you keep it going. For us, it's gone and we have to be ready for the challenge the Eagles will bring on Sunday.

York RLFC v Sheffield Eagles 12th May, KO: 15:00 M Com: G. Kershaw Referee: S. Mikalauskas Reserve Referee: M. Lynn Touch Judge 1: P. Marklove Touch Judge 2: G. Jones Time Keeper: M. Hebblethwaite

By the way, if you watch the 'highlights', looks as though Dags wasn't wrong about Romeo's 'try'!

Nowt I disagree with there, Gav.

Had some time to stew over Sunday. Another game that should have been a W that was gone by half time. I sat there and interviewed Hendo after he had to endure his team not performing and some woeful individual performances on display. He was embarrassed by what was served up and his face said everything as he had to go through that 'walk of shame' at half time. I was told from someone close by that he was, let's say, very forthright in his half time views of that first half. For us then to concede three minutes after the break? From where I sit I believe we have a number of players who are either just not good enough for this level or are suffering a real crisis of confidence. Those early jitters on Sunday spread through the team like a virus. Oh for the return of Santi, Field, Bailey A, Cunningham, AJ and Jessie Dee to add both fire and backbone. Have we reached a low, yes. Have we reached the level we are, no, no and no again. I honestly believe it will turn as players filter back and Hendo will get it sorted but I think a couple of players who featured on Sunday should have an extended wait for their next appearance... Controversial possibly, also - that half back pairing doesn't work for me.. Any thoughts?

We never do!

And there you have the crux of the matter on Sunday - IMO 60 minutes where the attacking emphasis was poorly channeled, for whatever reason.

Leak Woods Butterworth Hope you don't mind me commenting....

Exactly, Deano. Commented on air. Seemed like a deliberate policy by McGowan but I'll bet he gets burnt a few times this season doing that.

Absolutely Si. The most damning thing official-wise was that the touch judge was about two metres away!

Yes. I'm afraid Mr Taufua might be a little nervous. Bullmania said the refereeing didn't affect the outcome, I understand what he means but I'd beg to differ slightly cos Taufua's challenge looked like a red under the new protocol's from our angle. Can't knock the Bulls fans, great following, great atmosphere - Bulls were down to barebones by the end with injuries to several players and they lost Dan Smith in the warm-up. Difficult to pick an MOM but Jimmy K had his best game in a York shirt. Great intensity throughout from all 17.

I'll be on't'other side...

Hendo seemed quite optimistic about the French kid in post match interview.

Not sure but I'd not be surprised.

Ah, sorry, Si - just realised I never actually printed his name but as John said 'Hugues'.