JonT

Roll on July and getting back the VPG!

Well at least there's no clash of interests if he wants to hand over the 1895 Cup now.....

Every time we see this chap I wonder how he gets his shirt on as his arms don't seem to bend. Maybe works part time as a scarecrow or something.

Do we go that end as, when we are blessed with some sunshine, that is the end of the ground that has some shade.

Yes, can't say I was impressed. Suppose all we can say it that they let the game flow. As for the Joe Brown try, one for him to check his technique on as that could have been a sickener if it had mattered and been chalked off.

Was just coming to post that the Touch won't enjoy watching the replay of Brownie's try

Yep. Barking mad time.

Come on, that's just nonsense. Where does the obligation of the 'RL family' end? There are countless examples of mutual support throughout the history of the sport. Support often from those that have the least.

Agree. Always thought he looked to be playing with an injury during his first period with us. Been a completely different player this time around. I think we should pretty much go with the same as last week but spell Ata, if his hand is troubling him, by moving McShane into the halves. Cook goes 9 and Pembo on the bench. Forwards as ExpatK has gone but I'd start Fitzy and have Teanby off the bench. Unlike other Championship teams we do seem to have real depth to our squad this year, and I'd like to think this will really pay dividends as the season progresses and over rivals see loanees and dual reg players recalled.

Last year's final heartache still a sore point as York City Knights embark on new cup quest | York Press Finally found a reminder.....was really beginning to think I'd fabricated the whole thing! Anyway, the main take home points are we went to Blackpool and lost but a 99 on the pier soothed the heartache

Didn't we? Or was it a Northern Ford thing? My memory is shocking but we definitely got beat by Keighley in some final or other. Bloody 'ell....the dementia that got my dad is coming for me now....

Even though we lost by a whisker, the Northern Rail final is one of my favourite Knights memories as it entailed a road trip across the Pennines with my late dad. Fish & Chips, ice cream, beer, a walk along the prom and enjoying the greatest game. 'twas a perfect day out...almost!

20% off at the club shop website with code VIKINGSWIN so I just ordered the away shirt which is an absolute stunner.

Just wait until there's a tie and it goes to a Golden PowerPoint!

The double headers are such a missed opportunity. When they happen, they should have a mini festival feel with the aim of attracting families to spend the whole day there. Pop-up food and craft beer stalls, activities on the concourse in front of the stadium involving players not on the pitch that day, or past players. Stuff for kids to do on the all weather mini pitches. Even get the involvement of other stakeholders in Vanguard. Bowling and minigolf slots between the matches with Hollywood Bowl. Same with the Clip 'n' Climb guys. SG Petch or Stoneacre showing their latest model. Even a blood pressure/health activity with the hospital . And, most important of all, representation from all the key York RL sponsor businesses. And so on. Yes, it would be a lot of coordination, and maybe that means just doing this once a year, which wouldn't be a bad thing if it was a genuine occasion to celebrate York RL.

That team should be a match for any in this division. I'd always like to find a place for Ukuma though...but who to drop?!

Double post. Oops.

I get that, and I've been there and bought the T-shirt. Yet, I'm still here along with plenty of others watching a club that has gone bust, lost its fans, and come back from the grave. I like to look for the light and good in people. Even when everything else looks pretty dark. Maybe now is the time for SRD to start gathering those few people together, just as we had to. Or do you just give in? I know what I would choose/did choose.

But none wanting to, in your words, 'hang on' simply because they enjoy their rugby and being a part of a club? Pretty sad that you haven't even entertained the thought of those folks...

I watch rugby at all levels. Whilst it can be undoubtedly argued that the skill levels drop as you go down the scale, the passion, the excitement, and the enjoyment most certainly do not. If anything, I would say the inverse is very often true.

Bit condescending to League 1 clubs and supporters.

This all day long.

Was thinking just the same.....

Virtual Golden Point via an 80+ minute heartbreaker of a drop goal

That's a bit harsh on 14 through to 17