Bill H

I would just like to ask in genuine curiosity Phil, what team line up would you like to see tried against Keighley?

Campbell unavailable or dropped?

I thought beforehand that an upset might be on the cards. With so many backs out and so little pace in the team Swinton were bound to be the team finding the gaps late in the game. We were bound to be playing a more conservative game. It was a question of what sort of lead we could build and whether we could defend it. I think that it is fair to say that we weren't clinical enough during the spells when we were on top. Win or lose we should be better on Friday.

To be fair, BSJ, that generally depends on how you 'accept' the cookies.

Agree with Phil on this one Reilly Lillycrop Ward

Wasn't there, didn't see it, but you are right to say it shouldn't happen.

I am sure that you make a fair point that many drinks are not quite the same from plastic receptacles. Is there a cheap and cheerful alternative?

Many years ago Roger, within Kevin's time in charge but before the long terrace was demolished, I took a friend to a local derby. As the tide of the game turned in our favour a young Dewsbury supporter threw a bottle of beer up in the air and over his shoulder. My pal did not see it coming and it knocked him out cold as well as wrecking a pair of very expensive glasses. I didn't see the end of the match; I was in A and E with my pal. The bottle, by the way, had been smuggled in. As you would imagine I very strongly support the use of plastic bottles and plastic glasses in the Ground. This allows safe drinking and a source of valuable revenue. Imagine if my friend had lost an eye and had sued the club.

I think that it is just a mistake in the editing, possibly by someone with no knowledge of the Bulldogs.

A Happy Christmas to one and all

Blake was mentioned by Linners on a recent video which made me assume that he was back onboard.

I see that the poor lad is out for a good while following an operation. A rotten start to his Rhino's career.

To be fair he was a very handy lad to have on the bench given his versatility.

I have had a look at Elliot's twitter account and guess what.....Batley Bulldogs are one of his followers. However, he signed a two year contract at the Bulls and so unless the Bulls release him anyone wanting Elliot would have to pay a transfer fee. Whoever he is with I hope that he gets the game time to progress his career because ball in hand he is a very talented and entertaining player.

Cheers, thank you Bob for the clarification.

Plus JC?

Thanks for the update on the concert Phil. It sounds like a success from what you say. Well done to the club for that.

I think that Kevin has explained some of the reasons for delays with finance being uncertain and, of course, the run to the final. However, he did say about a month ago that there were some re signings. JC seems to be the only one mentioned so far and so I guess we will start to find out over the coming week on the heels of the already known, but nice to see confirmed, signing of Hirst. It was also suggested that the success or otherwise of the "Queen" Concert at the Mount would play a part. I wondered if anyone from the forum went and did it seem to be a success?

I think quite a few Batley fans were sceptical when we signed him, especially given Scott's popularity at the Mount. Linners (and Hooley) proved us wrong. Good luck to the lad, he really deserves his chance.

I think that we have lost a good one there.

Manning Hooley Brown

Don't say that Fevrover, Cinderella had the last laugh.

As long as you tug your forelock on meeting us BSJ. Hang on, sorry; that could be as big an ask as us beating Leigh (says me ).

Walshaw Meadows Blake.

I stood on the terracing to watch the match as I don't like watching from behind the sticks where Batley fans were being directed. What a great night watching an absorbing match, chin wagging during quiet spells with a Rovers fan and shaking hands at the end of the game. Our band of supporters were very vocal which also added to the evening.