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Not a complete performance but enough to get a good win and keep Thunder to nil again, they are much improved even from when we played at Blaydon a few weeks ago, liked the look of the No6 he was good over there and today, thought Carter was outstanding and good to see Jude Lupton have some quality time on the field. Thought all three loan players where good especially the winger. Tougher games to come hope we can get some players back soon. UTT️

Exactly my point Mike.

It didn’t help losing Callum Phillips early on, and then Cole Walker Taylor, they had big forwards who bossed our guys most of the game.

Was at Swinton today, we lacked a play maker and again two creative half backs outshone ours, our discipline was poor in the second half and that invited Swinton into the game, another high penalty account against us, they laid on all game and we only got one 6 again and 2 penalties all match. Second half not good enough.

Another poor performance as last week except Dewsbury a much better side, our poorest performance of the season, too many errors in our own half, over the line 5 times in the first half and couldn’t score, left edge defence very suspect, and lack of direction from the half’s. We gave too much room at the ruck and they were able to make yards from the PTB. Lots to fix up before Swinton away in two weeks.

Don’t think this weather is going to help us, hope I am wrong. ️

Very ordinary performance, Fulton and Bradley, very solid, a good one to get out of the way, don’t think Jonty will be too happy with some of our defence particularly in midfield, however goal line spot on again. we will need to be better next week v Dewsbury.

I too watched the game back this morning and agree 100% with all your assessments and comments. UTT ️

Just back from Keighley, what a great performance, line speed and defence outstanding, big wraps to all 1 to 17, but Spencer Fulton and Cole Walker Taylor the standouts. Great following from our fans who had good banter with Brad Holroyd and also George Flanagan Snr and Jnr . Well done and well deserved win.️

Thanks mate.

Did they give out an attendance figure at all, I thought about 600 to 800 maybe.

Me and a few friends came over on Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed the the night, Blaydon RU is a terrific venue for Thunder, it was, of course great to see so many Townies making the trip, putting the result to one side we thought that Thunder did ok and never gave up, power to you guys and we are looking forward to coming over again.

I agree, I commented at the time, Callum doesn’t do a lot wrong, in fact does most things right but Cole does seem to have a quicker delivery from dummy half.

Just back from Newcastle. We bombed a few chances in the first half , but where patient in the second and the points flowed, quite a good set up at Blaydon RU, hope that Thunder survive as they deserve too, the Thunder players never gave up but obviously out gunned and paced. Well played Town a professional job completed ️

Come on mate, you know as well as me that was not the plan at all, be proud of your team for their efforts, not a lot between both sides at the end but it was obvious that Town where going to shade it with the amount of possession . Haven discipline not good on the day and for once Town’s was.

Fair play to Whitehaven they came with a disruptive game plan and stuck to it, hence the penalties against them, Town overall where the better side and defensively spot on. Bombed a few good chances but you could put some of it down to the conditions. Stephenson and Galea outstanding for us and Bickerdyke easily there best. Also a word for the referee he controlled the game well. UTT️

Let’s be honest this is never going to happen, yep the Reds will get a new , very narrow stand, and Town would have to play on a small unsuitable pitch, it would be difficult to leave DP for something no better than we already have, I know there are structural problems at DP , but it would surely make more sense to spend the money rectifying those issues and create a decent stadium for both parties, rather than throw money down the BP drain.

The RFL never learn from previous failures. IMO if another club goes the same way then surely the time is right to combine the Championship and League 1 next season.

100% agree Mike,

Not very happy after watching that today, only positive was our line defence which was outstanding at times but against a penalty count like that, must have been 4-16, we never had any consistent possession, either the referee was totally biased or we have a serious discipline problem, not sure which. In the first 25 minutes every time we got into their quarter a penalty was given to get them out, are we naive and don’t take the game by the scruff and dictate the flow, perhaps we just haven’t had the continuity of games that other teams have or maybe we are not as good as we thought we where going to be.

Very scrappy game, Town looked out of sorts at times, however we did score when down to 12, Hurricanes shut us down quickly, until Jamie came on and made a significant difference in the go forward. Caine Barnes our best forward until he had to come off, Atiga made a lot of ground with the ball and defended well, although did take the wrong option, early in the match, trying to take on the FB on with Gallia on his inside. I am afraid to say the standard of the match officials in this league is abysmal, they where not miced up so no communication.

In my opinion there is nothing wrong with this decision, Friday night under lights is terrific for atmosphere and a good crowd, Leigh fans will come in numbers, they have plenty of time to make arrangements and will be keen to see their new players for the first time. Just let’s hope the weather is kind but that applies to any day.

Good hit out, tired abit second half and a few mistakes came in, but overall a decent first run out, good to see all the trialists perform well .️

It would be the worst thing the BOD could do.

Yeah in the time we have been watching Mike, we could easily pick 3 or 4 different teams, we have had so much quality over the years.