Angelic Cynic

I thought it was a thread for mid-season pick ups not re-signing of players for future years. I haven't read it but I'm sure Mr Beaumont wouldn't inform the reader of his financial investments for the benefit of Leigh Centurions- wot with him never ever doing that with each and every statement,each and every other time there is a signing/re-signing.

I was of the opinion that Cornwall could win this - then I discovered the appointment of the referee and decided it could well be a farce of such proportions to beat anything Brian Rix or Ray Cooney could conjure. Should be classic viewing for those addicted to fault finding the officials, and it would be no surprise for high viewing figures on OuRLeague - for that very reason. I hope the commentary is good. Fresh air and sunshine overdose on Sunday watching one of the 2 home wins.

Junior S'au to Keighley Cougars until end of this season.

Eddy Pettybourne from Limoux to Keighley Cougars. Could be another announcement, shortly, of another mid-season signing.

Rach, Certainly not having any type of go at the head coach or the players. Just wanting not only an improvement, but correct information, disseminated to those who the club is meant to be communicating with. A professional outlook,perhaps,which will engage with people who will then,perhaps, become passionate and committed as per Ash Bateman. Hopefully the head coach addresses his players correctly - unlike the social media output. Perhaps none of this matters;like new,potential, supporters having a slight grasp of the ever changing rules/regulations/guidelines/interpretations. I don't see such sloppiness in other walks of life,or leisure industries. I'll go now, and abandon all standards so I can fit in with zeitgeist.

Seems things haven't improved since the OP commenced the thread and showed interest in the club. Either a female or transgender player, and one dual reg on travel expenses. https://mobile.twitter.com/WWRaidersRL/status/1533434516257251328?cxt=HHwWgICxva2k7ccqAAAA

Not wishing to incur the ire of those involved with,or associated with,Midlands Hurricanes, one could be excused for stating the attempted conversions were sub par. The rest of the Keighley Cougars performance was, perhaps,the best of the season,thus far. Dane Chisholm displayed a wide range of skills. Incredible story emerging of course.The owner,and his family,denied a place in Super League, back in the 1990's,returning to the club after decades when the governing body allowed some unsavoury owners,at Keighley, and now further success a possibility. One cannot of course,libel a deceased person. If only journalists wrote stories of interest... Credit to the disappointed Crusaders fans who remained till the end and sang to raise the spirits of their players while the Cougars followers celebrated. I wasn't too pleased seeing forward passes in the build up to the last 2 Crusaders tries - but after the farce of the last visit to Wales - it will be quickly forgotten. Important games ahead for both clubs.I wouldn't object if both are promoted.Long way to go... Maybe a 3 weeks lay off isn't the best way to prepare for a high intensity game.

Still haven't seen a published North Wales Crusaders squad of 21. The RFL site cannot be believed - a lot like the guidelines/ruling about naming squads,then. I still predict a Keighley Cougars victory.

I ain't an admirer of the governing body,but it is the decision making of Dave Rotheram and NOT Rimmer. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/36634/column-|-dave-rotherham-on-the-start-of-the-new-season He decided on the 3 clubs NOT being granted 'elite' academy status,but recently changed that in regard to Hull KR. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/60088/hull-kr-awarded-elite-academy-licence

Thank you for your post.Thank you for your work at your club and your assistance to others to consolidate interest,and skills,in the sport. The piece highlighted may explain why participation levels are down. Even more disheartening when Super League Academies,and semi-professional clubs employ coaches with a similar mentality. If the clubs and the governing body don't wish to improve things - I hope IMG address this extremely serious issue.

Whether or not the sport requires another Maurice Lindsay,I would certainly appreciate an English version of Peter V'Landys.Right here;right now!

Just finished reading the programme. The Keighley Cougars chairman, ' The Midlands side is one that can cause an upset.' The Keighley Cougars head coach,' The Hurricanes are a good team who have shown since we returned to action from Covid last year that they are more than capable of beating the more established clubs and have been unlucky this year to not beat North Wales and Hunslet. Midlands play some really good footy and are good defensively.....' The Keighley Cougars skipper,'....As we saw last season,the Hurricanes are more than capable of testing and beating the heartland clubs in this division and we have to again be at the very top of our game to make sure we maintain our unbeaten start to the season.' With the addition of former Keighley players I think that Midlands Hurricanes were,and are,and will be seen as equals before,during and after games. I know,for a fact,that Mr Squires is highly respected,as,of course,is Dave Scott. I may have to find some pennies now,and travel down there for the equals re-match.

Erm,Keighley Cougars social media - from around the time it was being criticised and shortly after it had addressed the usual viewers - https://mobile.twitter.com/Cougarmania/status/1528475644291690496?cxt=HHwWgMC9nYKgnrYqAAAA

I think it is acceptable to write that a side did put in a sub par performance, while at the same time acknowledging that the opposition played well. I believe Keighley scored 2 tries on 2 separate occasions when Midlands were down to 12 men - AND Midlands scored more points than any other opposition,this campaign. The last Keighley try may also have been scored after a forward pass. There may be a perceived slight felt by the Midlands club about comments made regarding the future of the sport,last year,but the performance by Keighley Cougars has not been as good as it has been,hitherto,which does not remove the fact that Midlands were also held up twice over the line and they caused Keighley Cougars more problems than any other this campaign, thus far. If it isn't allowed to be a sub par performance - I would like Keighley Cougars to return to the form they have shown since the season started at Oldham and not repeat todays performance. I would not like Midlands Hurricanes to repeat their performance in the reverse fixture.

League 1 sides are not permitted an Academy - or reserve sides.There is not any League 1 side that has them. Rich get richer poor get poorer. Just concentrate on Super League clubs - they need all the money,crowds,help. Not a level playing field.All things ain't equal.

The sport of rugby league doing its very best to alienate supporters during a time the cost of living is rising. Jolly good having train stations nearby, but travelling from Sheffield people are advised to book 3 months in advance for cheaper fares. With a bit of a Tennis Tournament going on,in July,accommodation may have been booked,in that area,some considerable time ago. No surprise people walk away from the sport - in this age of marvelous communication.

1800 at Cougar Park to see Keighley Cougars victory. May have been more but the BBC gave out a false weather forecast, and compounded that by blocking an arterial road to apparently film Happy Valley. Motorists not so happy.Fans of the home side very happy - especially if they have watched the home games since the League 1 campaign started.

London have signed Neil Thorman who recently retired after playing for London Skolars,in League One. He originates from Newcastle - Wallsend. Were there any north east born players in the Newcastle Thunder side?

West Wales Raiders have taken 2 on loan from Keighley Cougars. I expect Cornwall to win their game;despite this.

It was only a few years ago,the supporters of Featherstone and Leigh Centurions, and some head coaches,criticised ' expansion ' clubs for using players from overseas - how times change;quickly. As for Academies,while 'elite' clubs are allowed to take youngsters from far and wide,it may only be a matter of time before those positions are filled with players from overseas - as per Association Football. They should abandon club run Academies,now.

League Express - ' The match was refereed by Welshman James Jones,part of a history making bunch of officials.For the first time ever in a RFL league match all 5 were from Wales,the referee,two touch judges,reserve official and interchange official." Surprisingly,despite Keighley Cougars improving massively discipline wise,this year,and in recent games in particular, the penalty count was hugely against them. I can just imagine if St Helens were in a game refereed by Hicks,his 2 brothers touch judges,father -in- law reserve referee and uncle interchange official. I'll steer clear of skin pigmentation. Why couldn't the history making be last week at the Welsh derby? Get me out of League 1.The Jekyll and Hyde league where anything goes, and no one cares.A League of doomed experiments.

From what I can gather,from reading your post,is that you weren't in attendance but have spoken to WWR players. I didn't notice a scoreboard,while sitting in the main stand,discovered we led 0-2 after scoring a try and missing a conversion,and endured the 3 Stooges ' giving it a go '. Why would any WWR players suggest Keighley were ' expecting to get 80+ '? Perhaps they haven't listened to the head coach of Keighley Cougars recently. Delighted WWR are not rolling over.I don't think anyone has ever,in the past 4/5 years,suggested that they have. I hope Cornwall have competent officials for next weeks fixture.

Keighley Cougars dominated throughout, despite a number of first choice players having been rested,but still sustained injuries. The referee ,from Cardiff,had a shocker.The try awarded to WWR appeared, to lots of pairs of eyes, to have been dropped to the floor by a virtually upright WWR player. My worst nightmare was averted as the officials performance did not have Alan Kilshaw in the stadium. Please do not force me to watch League 1 in 2023. Even Stebonheath Park is beginning to look neglected.

Correctamundo.It may have jeopardised the move but possibly prevented a lot of self-harm in London - letting them down in good time. Chisholm to Keighley until end of 2023. Toby Everett,who went through the London Broncos system,on loan from Batley to Keighley. West Wales causing panic I hear you say...

I think you'll find it is the owners of Super League clubs who decide who is in Super League - not the RFL. When Leigh were last promoted - it was an ' independent ' decision. Toulouse may not have been able to strengthen their squad given 2 players were in dispute,and they were paying all travel costs for the 'entitled ' elite clubs.