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He had a leg injury. I don't think that half back was where our defensive weaknesses were, though. We conceded points right at the end that made the game look more unbalanced than it was and these coincided with Dixon getting a yellow card. I expect him to get a ban for that as well.

A slippery slope there Dave. If you check through the laws (not recommended) you might be surprised by how many aren't "properly" adhered to nowadays. You might also be surprised if you watched any old videos (70's for example) just how much was let go in those rose-tinted days as well.

Many touch judges do this in the Championship nowadays. Some fans get particularly irate about it but I don't really know why, as long as they don't interfere with play. These are often the same fans who complain about the linesmen (sic) not putting their flags up for offside.

Coincidence?

Would "a curate's egg" be a suitable description?

We will lose the series, if it actually goes ahead.

You could have written this 60 years ago (to the Reporter, of course). RL fans have always believed that their leaders are idiots - it fits with the rebellious origins of our game.

Did that give you a shock?

No, he posted a while back that the forums were a pale shadow of their former selves so wasn't bothering much. It's like complaining that all the pubs are shutting, even though you never go to one.

Either interest is dwindling rapidly or these forums are on their last legs. Matches against Swinton have often been unpredictable affairs but the lions must be favourites for this one, on current form. Their coach, Kilshaw, has a record of getting one over on us, just like he did last season and they have produced a couple of impressive performances. I will attend in hope rather than expectation. Lions 26 - 18 Rams FTS: Restall Att: 985

Hmm, so your players are easily distracted by loud music? I guess a few Championship coaches will already be formulating some innovative plans.

I wasn't there so cannot comment on the performance. What is pertinent, however, is that this may have been one of the matches that could decide our fate at the end of the season, and the next two games fit into that same category. If this trio of games were to comprise a three match losing streak then the writing will already be on the wall. To prevent that the team has to quickly learn to put in a consistent (good) performance throughout the 80 minutes - just turning it on for one half won't suffice. On the plus side we do seem to be seeing some promising performances from our young, relatively untested, players.

How many "star" signings dropping down from SL to a Championship club have actually been good value? Far fewer than those who significantly disappointed, I would say.

He isn't transferring his playing registration I believe, so what would the club be compensated by Hull for?

Turner back in the squad but no Rush again - anyone know why?