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J Phil Loxton

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  1. With all the adversity going on at our club off the field. ( Which by the does affect the players. ) And the determination the players gave to upset Wakey the week before then on top of that the last minute rearranging of positions which left us with no half backs then we simply had no right to expect Fev to overturn an 18-0 deficit at a very tough venue such as Mount Pleasant. All I can say is well done to everyone of the players for digging deep and getting the result at the death. Gorman the fullback from Hull KR after a couple of early mistakes excelled in a re-jigged team and his kicking at goal and the carrying of the ball from deep was instrumental in getting Fev the win against a good Batley performance.
  2. Good comments. Speculation always gets in the way of the truth. I'm just watching Fev beating Wakey for the eighth time on YouTube. Let the club deal with any financial worries with the hope that it's sorted favourably for all concerned. And let the players focus on a Batley side that always show up for one another.
  3. Exactly. I am a pensioner some of whom are better off than those that are still working and some who are not. It's swings and roundabouts. Rugby League has many older people watching than youngsters. So the moral of the story is why doesnt this lurking monster known as IMG try and attract a younger audience. We have yet to see any positive vibes coming from them regarding improving the games stature.
  4. Think it was a sellout before they lost to Fev. But I have seen about 3000 tickets floating in the river Calder since the Fev match
  5. History repeating itself TPH. Leigh went for a bit more quality when they lost in similar circumstances.
  6. If Fev are the only team that can win matches in muddy conditions then bring back the winter season. I recall we got the same verbals when we beat Leigh at Post Office Road a couple of seasons ago. Then they went out and bought a brand new team. Plus I am old enough to remember when we beat high riding Trinity 11-7 in the 1967 challenge cup they openly suggested that Fev had watered the pitch before the match. Wakefield have a good side and sure enough will win plenty on hard grounds but a good team should be able to play conditions that are same for both sides.
  7. So right Mo. I was thinking in those conditions it would finish with a drop goal. I couldn't believe it when I saw Gaz in space and I can't remember how he got the ball in the first place. I was satisfied in the thought that we had held them to a draw never thinking we could score again. Both sets of players need applauding for slogging it out in those conditions
  8. Perhaps going back to the five metre rule at the play the ball might rectify the head on collisions. The argument with that though is the game becomes less spectacular and it's understandable. BUT after all safety is paramount.
  9. They are also in the 1895 quarter finals as well Mark Don't edit your mistake cos you'll make my post look silly
  10. A neutral fan would have really enjoyed that game. Batley for me deserved the win. I've said it and a lot more fans too is that Fev seemed to have little in attack BUT how much was that down to the tenacious Batley defence? I enjoyed the banter in the food area after the game when the Batley fans were singing AND FEV ARE IN THE BIN Great stuff.
  11. The referee wasn't to blame though it did seem as though it was going that way early on but Fev had enough possession and penalties to win three games after that. With the ease of scoring our first try it looked like Batley would be in for a long game. We were clueless taking wrong options every time. The club is in total apathy at what went on last season. It's filtered down to the fans. What we saw today is what we can expect in the future. Batley deserved their victory today.
  12. He will only get better. In a couple of seasons he will be starring in a top Super league team.
  13. It's like going home expecting a surprise party but nobody jumps from behind the curtain.
  14. Don't bother having players. Just play the game on social media. IMG would be wiser inventing a board game and trotting off.
  15. One of my favourite players. I was disappointed when Fev let him go. He knows how to open up defences with them long passes of his. Good luck Tom for a speedy cure and recovery.
  16. Think Fev will finish around fifth in a very tight finish between second and eighth.Donny will be stronger than Keighley were last season especially at home. Batley who are never fancied always play for one another and will be there abouts for play offs. York will go well too. Because I see it as a more even league (Wakefield aside) I truly think Wakey will romp home but it could be tricky for them having to come to Fev early on much the way that Leigh did a couple of seasons ago. Bradford will be biggest improvers.
  17. I've heard he has been in a time warp and he's still only 25 and 5 ft 9 and 13st 7 Ibs BUT it could be a rumour
  18. Not much if he's no money in his pockets
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