Phil W

Nigel Wood wanted to get Bradford back to Super League and he's put himself in a position to do it......

How long before a major stadium naming rights deal is agreed at Bradford. RFL Commercial Odsal. I know just the man to broker that deal.....

The whole League 1 set up is a farce. It's impossible to get any momentum and for those running clubs it must be a nightmare.

I'm going to give up trying to work out who's winning each week. A really good win for Goole who will be really happy with their first season in League 1. As ever the structure and lack of games has to be addressed, no games next weekend again. A few thoughts from me. https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/workington-town-v-newcastle-thunder-and-other-league-1-review

I'm expecting some tight games this week but will go with Whitehaven, Midlands, Keighley and Workington. From a Thunder perspective no one from Penrith available this week..... a bit of a preview from me. Also we lost one of our biggest fans this week in Kevin Barlow who followed Thunder everywhere. https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/newcastle-thunder-v-workington-and-other-league-1-preview

This gives us some clarity and a clear plan for rugby league in the north east. It's sensible and with a focus on remaining sustainable. A few thoughts from me https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/thunder-and-the-future

A brilliant round in store this weekend. Dewsbury, Swinton, Crusaders and potentially Keighley to win. Keighley can still have a big day in who makes the top four and this can be the start of that. My preview below for anyone interested https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/league-1-preview-1

I have an idea but will probably get shot down, have a women's rugby finals day. The Challenge Cup and rugby union women's premiership final on the same day at the same venue. Some thoughts below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/the-wembley-dilemma

Also at the Thunder game and we saw a good Keighley team on paper put that on the field. They will have a say in who makes the play-offs if they can find that form. Really good win for North Wales, Midlands hot on their heels and a good win for Dewsbury at Workington. No game for Thunder for three weeks now, the scheduling is so frustrating! My thoughts on this round below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/newcastle-thunder-v-keighley-and-other-league-1-matches-review

Some really exciting games this weekend again. From a Thunder perspective, yes Keighley are more experienced but they'll be low on confidence. I want to see us have a real go at them. Victories for Midlands, Keighley, North Wales (that's going to be a great game) and Workington. My round preview below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/newcastle-thunder-v-keighley-cougars-and-league-1-preview

Thanks for your kind comments, by the looks of it you guys did an absolute job on us yesterday. A few thoughts from me https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/rochdale-v-newcastle-thunder-and-league-1-review looking forward to welcoming you to Blaydon later in the season.

Another good round of League 1 games. You have to think Keighley will turn the corner at some point (hopefully not next weekend, but likely!) and North Wales will be delighted with an away win, Goole were closer to Workington than I thought, Whitehaven looked to have battled but Midlands continue to win, Rochdale did a job and Thunder scored a try! My thoughts below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/rochdale-v-newcastle-thunder-and-league-1-review

North Wales Midlands Rochdale Workington My preview below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/rochdale-v-newcastle-thunder-and-league-1-preview

Went as I expected to be honest, Crusaders will be up there at the end of the season. They go to Keighley next weekend and if they win then Keighley go to Thunder the week after winless in the league. Few more thoughts on Thunder from me https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/north-wales-v-newcastle-thunder-thoughts

Thunder fan expecting a comfortable North Wales win. Looks like it might be a nice day to be at the seaside though! Signing David Weetman has been a boost this week adding experience and leadership. Some thoughts below https://www.philworld.co.uk/post/north-wales-v-newcastle-thunder