gazza77

All clubs at every level have a few fans who can't handle a few bevvies and like to wind up the opposition. Bigger the crowd, proportionatley the more there is. Shame, but such is life.

I know a number of Fev fans have openly stated they would never attend an international due to the way the club was treated over the start of SL and also due to franchising. I'm not trying to start the old arguments about this here, or whether they are right or wrong to say this, but how many lower league teams supporters feel the same way? Could that have a significant impact on international attendances?

They do. With Cas & Wakey fans in the area surrounding Fev, there's even the whine being produced too.

Personally, I think it will be vital for whoever comes down to get off to a good start, as fans will be more likely to start deserting in numbers if the wins don't appear. Having said that, I think the "demoted" team will be in for a shock. It's quite likely they will have an entirely new squad, and equally likely an entirely new coaching team. On the pitch at least, this may well mean a struggle against the teams that are currently performing well at Championship level. No excuse whatsoever for this to mean that no team should have to come down a peg or two though.

I overheard a comment about that at half time, and have to agree it looked fantastic. The conversation was about how teams sharing with our round ball friends always get the blame for the state of the pitch when it's poor. Perhaps a photo of how good our pitch is should be sent to Match of the Day as proof that RL doesn't create all the problems.

I thought he had a good game, aided by two teams who weren't niggling at each other all time. Did seem a bit ott at the scrum with constant whistling, but hey, can't have everything.

Great game today, and a great atmosphere. I did wonder why Ben was so keen to score though! Well done to all the players that have worn the shirt this season, as they've all done so with pride.

We all now know that the RFL are planning on kicking out/relegating one of the existing SL teams. Assuming that there are no financial collapses between now and then, how will whoever is demoted do in the Championship? There are plenty of threads where fans of various teams comment about whoever goes up from the Championship needing a full team of SL standard players, but what about the other way round? I assume that player contracts will be void, and with a drop to a

Great news.

To me that is great news. In fact, in the bigger picture of things, I reckon that this news might be more significant to our long term future than finishing top of the league.

Given recent form of both teams, is it actually possible for both teams to loose?

That's a cracking turnout in my opinion. I'd been wondering how many would turn out, coz though I've no desire to be there tonight, I'd love to see that sort of event making good money for the club and opening the door to potential new fans and/or sponsors. Back to the original post, I can't say I ever viewed it as us fans not being able to see the team collect the trophy, and hope that a good crowd will see the boys pick up the trophy, hopefully after a good win against Barrow. Irrespective of how the rest of the season goes, as far as I am concerned all expectations have been exceeded, so a big thank you to all the support staff, coaches and directors for all the support, but most of all the players for a fantastic season.

Big well done to the boys and all at the club. Personally I reckon winning the NRC should allow a tick. Perhaps the better option would be to also give one to the league winners and the winners of the GF, and not to the runners up, although I like Cruncher's idea of any team that has been in the top 6 for all 3 years being able to apply.

A ground with one new stand and another closed due to safety fears due to it falling apart? Is that your definition of quality?

I reckon the RFL ought to look at getting Nike to sponsor both the league and the NRC. What do you get for winning either? A tick! And before anyone says it, I know that technically the Nike logo is a "swoosh" not a "tick"...

Fev have U15 & U16 academies. The majority of the reserves side are U18 this year too I believe.

Will that be the same Shay that has had a stand closed since March due to safety fears, and requires significant funds spending on maintaining it that the council doesn't have to spare? http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/52m--...ybut.6446205.jp

Cracking game in cracking weather, glad it wasn't me running around in that heat! Was a good game to watch, though I always felt we were in control, even when we went behind. At least we seem to have got out of the habit of heads going down when things aren't going our way as for the last few seasons too. Bet a few Widnes fans will be extra sick about the M62 being closed from Brighouse to Rochdale all afternoon too, just allowed me to come off by the M606 so I wasn't delayed getting home.

Guess who goes on honeymoon on 26th

I'd hope to see him back and making a strong push for a 1st team place next season too. In the meantime, when Jack Lee went to York on loan, it was because we'd managed to Ben Kaye in. I wonder if DP has someone lined up to come into the squad to replace Danny until the end of the year?

I commented on that to the Mrs as we left. To me, that is one of the big arguments against those who say Fev shouldn't be in SL because it's only a "village team". Support is drawn from all around the area, not just Fev itself. As for the night, I too enjoyed it, though I must admit I was a little disappointed with Danielle "I've been on Mock the Week" Ward. She must have been in a right rush to leave too; as we had to head back to Hebden Bridge, we were one of the first out of the door at the end, and we drove past her at the bus stop at the end of Post Office Road! It was a pretty good turn out, hopefully word will spread before the next one and even more will come down. Without knowing where it was advertised, I bet a few flyers into NEW College in Ponte would bring down a fair few. Well done to all concerned in arranging it.

On loan to York apparently. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/8203913.K...ocal_ace_Allan/

Do we know who will actually be performing on Friday?

Anyone know yet the scheduled dates for them? I'm just getting a bit twitchy I might miss a potential GF, as I go on honeymoon on 26th Sept...

Great game, great performance, great crowd, great atmosphere.... what a season so far! MOM for me was Grayshon, followed by Briggs and Dickens, but the whole team played fantastically well. I brought my father in law along, he is a Burnley season ticket holder and has been watching them for 50 years, but also used to go to the occassional Fax match at Thrum Hall when he was a lad. He thought it was great (bar the result!!), enjoying the atmosphere and game, along with the memories of being in a traditional style RL ground.