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The fact that we’re only 8 behind is a minor miracle. I’m certain that as a team there’s a self- fulfilling prophecy that we’re not quite good enough to beat the top teams in this league, so we panic and force things and give stupid penalties and more than anything else drop the flipping ball time and time again. The game’s not over but if we get anything it will be a phenomenal turn around with mistake free rugby or Bradford accept a significant bribe. So near yet so far.

Yes!!!! Good news. Very strong player.

RFL Strategic Review. A phrase guaranteed to strike depression in even the most hardy and resilient. I have no optimism whatsoever. Any sporting structure without promotion/relegation based on achievement will never succeed with any credibility for me, in any circumstance, on any account.

I bet he scrounged a lift back though, lazy did!

Including Danny Craven.

Listening to the (always excellent) Roughyeds YouTube commentary it sounds like the proverbial ‘game of two halves.’ Excellent first half then undid ourselves in the second with (yet again) a spate of penalties. The experienced heads got us through it. I’ve said elsewhere that I suspect that 2-3 years ago and beyond we’d have lost the game, completely folded in the second half. Now we’re a tougher proposition and as they say, we found a way to win. Gritty. How did Morgan Smith settle in? And why did Danny Craven constantly kick to Mo Agoro?

Reading the Roughyeds’ website, Smith has lots of experience and some success. Younger and hopefully fitter than DC, who must be nearing the back end of his career at this level. Hopefully good business for us and a fascinating sub-plot for Sunday’s game. DC been a big player for us. I wish him well, from next Monday morning onwards.

From the Roughyeds’ website it appears that DC asked to leave, Oldham being unable to match his contract offered by Sheffield.

Interesting. I haven’t heard of him either. DC very knowledgeable and been good for us but nearing the end of his career at this level possibly. Is Morgan Smith younger? Looks like it. Will they be in opposition for their respective new teams on Sunday? Interesting sub-plot that one.

Adam Lawton’s interview on the Widnes Facebook post he (obviously) says all the right things their fans will want to hear- but the underlying theme is that he wasn’t really enjoying his right at Oldham ( ie he wasn’t playing. Plus it’s his hometown club so you can’t blame the lad for wanting to play rugby and especially for them, given the history. He’s certainly fitter, stronger and better for having been at Oldham. The fans want Farnworth back too. Hands off!

Logan Astley looking for opportunities outside rugby league...must have gone to Rochdale. SORRY ANITA...just couldn't resist it! Only joking...honest!

Astley choosing options outside rugby league, apparently. Good luck to him. Lawton, looking at his Facebook interview after beating Toulouse, had his heart in Widnes. Fair play to him. He’s done a real shift for us and want’s to play regularly, why wouldn’t he. Amazing for the club to be in a position where he or his like isn’t actually first choice. Good luck to both. Onwards and upwards to the Yeds.

Good to see ET learning his trade in these lower leagues before hitting the summit of his career at the mighty Roughyeds!

Danny Craven gone to Sheffield? Adam Lawton to Widnes? Facebook rumours. Any truth?

Oldham rugby league in blue & tangerine? Puhleaze!!! Red and white hoops all the way for me, to glory or the bitter end!