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A fairly straightforward win today against an inexperienced Thunder team. We scored some excellent try’s and defended well. Newcastle never stopped competing and were perhaps worth more than their six points but defence wise they were quite woeful. As a young team they can only get better and there is lots of improvement in them to come. We have to move on to next weeks difficult game but we are progressing gradually.

Must be some sort of record for Hornets and perhaps the whole of Rugby League that we have so far not had any points scored against us in the league. Most teams have conceded some points even at this early stage.

Great to see we are getting some good people on board to compliment the rest of the group.

I assume that is just a knee jerk reaction to one game rather than the whole season

I don’t think the loss of Ridyard and no Else helped our cause as most teams would struggle without the recognised half backs. Finally back home next weekend to Midland Hurricanes.

Should have retained the coach at Keighley, after all they managed to luckily scrape a draw against us

A good win for Hornets and it appeared that our defence did particularly well once again. Well done to all concerned after the long long journey.

The programme about Robbie and his family was so heartbreaking and at times difficult to watch. So so brave of all the family to allow us into their very personal and private space. Ours hearts go out to Lindsey, their children and all the family. Thank you to them all, plus Kevin and everyone who have made such a huge contribution to the MND community both financially and highlighting this dreadful disease nationally and globally. RIP Robbie

That was an almost perfect performance from the team today. Both attack and defence were on fire from the first minute until the last. If the squad stays healthy for the rest of the season then the team will be there in the playoffs. Congratulations to the team, coaches, back room staff, directors and the people that give their time voluntarily.

I think that we need to thank everyone concerned yesterday from the hard working directors to the volunteers who willing give their time to Hornets. Together they all help to keep this club of ours afloat and hopefully on to future success. Yesterday was pretty special at the ground but everyone continues to help at all times and I’m sure it goes without saying how grateful we are.

He certainly was a great player and coach at Hornets and was a tough competitor for sure. Didnt he have a pub in Milnrow for some time before moving back to Yorkshire? RIP to him and condolences to his family.

That was a truly great result and puts us back in the mix for the playoffs. Well done to all the squad, backroom staff and everyone that makes this club moving forward.

A reliable goal kicker and more self discipline would have won the day against a good Hunslet team. Martin Ridyard didn’t play so he was a loss for us with both his kicking in open play and goal kicking

I thought Hornets did well to come back against an enthusiastic Hurricanes team that worked hard both in attack and defence. We will get better with more game time which we have missed pre season, due to the weather.

I think we also have to factor in that the squad have only had one preseason game due to the weather. Match fitness is a great asset and there’s only one way to get that?

Yes I feel our division is well thought out for 2024 given all the problems of 2023 so there’s more optimism around the club. I feel that we can all play our part, as supporters, by backing the club both support wise and financially as best we can. I’m sure we all know all the various avenues that we can help financially and I hope we can go the extra mile with this in mind. It’s been some time since we all feel more confident about our club, both on the playing front and the leadership. We are all in it together so lets push on to better things for 2024.

Henry was a great servant to the club as both player and coach. He gave his all in everything he did and unselfishly. I enjoyed watching him so often and he is so fondly remembered. RIP Henry.

Not sure that Newcastle have given up on competing next season as there’s a meeting planned next week with everyone concerned with the club including their loyal supporters. Would dearly love them to continue, in this area of the northeast, which is a hotbed for sport and hopefully rugby league.

I noticed that Ben has signed for OLDHAM on a two year contract. I thought he was a good player even though our season didn’t pan out as expected and I’m sorry to see him leave. Dont think its good to see local players sign elsewhere but loyalty has never been uppermost in sport.

CATALAN lost 0-34…………….look at the tables???

Without making excuses Hornets were down to just 18 players in the squad as several players were injured, unavailable or recalled from their loan spells. That’s not an easy task for any club to succeed with such a limited squad regardless of what coaching and backroom staff we have at present.

Thought that was a very good display from both teams played on a really excellent playing surface. Although Hornets kept the scoreboard ticking they did fall away a little in the second half defensively, particularly on the left edge. The Hurricanes did. perform well with Murrell leading his troups and trying to referee but Hornets always had that that extra bit of guile. With Crusaders losing at home to Cornwall we are now back in the mix for the playoffs maybe.

There’s never been a more important time to support the club. Look at the bigger picture with regards to what’s happening behind the scenes which hopefully will eventually reap rewards for this great club of ours. If we don’t all work together for the common cause we won’t have a Hornets to support.

That’s a bit of a pessimistic view on Hornets chances next season

Couldn’t agree more that it’s all looking positive for the new season. When we lost some thirteen players from last season for various reasons, it appeared that the wheels had really fallen off. Some years ago we had the same scenario when we stopped paying players contract money whether they played or not. The result was a mass exodus from the club but, hey ho, Hornets continued nontheless. With a good blend of youth and experience I feel we are going to be very competitive in this division if the team can stay healthy. With our great coaching and backup staff and good people running the club let’s get behind our team in big numbers.