The Phantom Horseman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 We've got London in the middle game on the Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elppaxr2i Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Least its not on sunday or last up Nice to rattle round that ground by ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fev4evatiggerneva Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 What a $#@%÷ fixture. Tought game with terrible atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Least its not on sunday or last up Nice to rattle round that ground by ourselves can't argue that Batley in particular deserve their top billing for the Heavy Woollen Derby, but Sunday might be fairly scarce on numbers in the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 London will be one of the toughest opponents next year and we've got them 3 times. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 What a $#@%÷ fixture. Tought game with terrible atmosphere. Well, one thing's for sure and that's we'll outnumber them in terms of followers. Remains to be seen how many from Bradford and Hull KR, who are both sure to attend in numbers, have in the ground for our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fev4evatiggerneva Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Well, one thing's for sure and that's we'll outnumber them in terms of followers. Remains to be seen how many from Bradford and Hull KR, who are both sure to attend in numbers, have in the ground for our game.7 o clock kick off on a saturday night in blackpool, for the best 2 supported sides, carnage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elppaxr2i Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 can't argue that Batley in particular deserve their top billing for the Heavy Woollen Derby, but Sunday might be fairly scarce on numbers in the ground.Weve been on last twice on the Sunday and been terrible both timesThink we deserve this "graveyard" fixture with little to no atmosphere or away supporters this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Weve been on last twice on the Sunday and been terrible both times Think we deserve this "graveyard" fixture with little to no atmosphere or away supporters this year can't argue with that. Suppose some could consider ourselves to be hard done with considering it's the third year running we'll have faced a team that finished higher than us, but I guess iBatley are always going to play Dewsbury, and with Bradford v Hull KR being a logical & attractive fixture, London's previous SB opponents Sheffield languishing at the foot of the table this year, and Toulouse v London looking unattractive for obvious reasons, we were the only appropriate opponents for London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fev4evatiggerneva Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Would rather have had fax again, then london vs tolouse, but would be about a dozen people in the ground for that game, wouldnt be a good advert for the rl development campaign would it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just day trip to Blackpool for me and Terry this year, got to save the pennies for Toulouse Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 RFL thought that one through then? Hull KR's idiot brigade let loose in Blackpool on a Saturday night. Literally and figuratively painting the town red no doubt. Think Ill give that one a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingard Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 yep not taking the kids to that one. I demand to have some booze, I want it here and I want it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobLambert Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 can't argue with that. Suppose some could consider ourselves to be hard done with considering it's the third year running we'll have faced a team that finished higher than us, but I guess iBatley are always going to play Dewsbury, and with Bradford v Hull KR being a logical & attractive fixture, London's previous SB opponents Sheffield languishing at the foot of the table this year, and Toulouse v London looking unattractive for obvious reasons, we were the only appropriate opponents for London. This is now the third year that we have been paired with a team who finished higher than us in the previous season (and who has been expected to beat us). Irrespective of how bad we were last year how can that be fair ? To rub salt into the wounds we have 'drawn' the team who will bring the fewest supporters. Meanwhile, how far off the pace will Dewsbury need to be before they are no longer considered suitable opponents for Batley (Let's not forget how last years Summer Bash results impacted on the 3rd and 4th placings). The whole concept is flawed now that league placings are more crucial than ever before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 This is now the third year that we have been paired with a team who finished higher than us in the previous season (and who has been expected to beat us). Irrespective of how bad we were last year how can that be fair ? To rub salt into the wounds we have 'drawn' the team who will bring the fewest supporters. Meanwhile, how far off the pace will Dewsbury need to be before they are no longer considered suitable opponents for Batley (Let's not forget how last years Summer Bash results impacted on the 3rd and 4th placings). The whole concept is flawed now that league placings are more crucial than ever before. Got to agree with all that. So much riding on league placings and there's a random extra fixture thrown in to unbalance it all. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This is now the third year that we have been paired with a team who finished higher than us in the previous season (and who has been expected to beat us). Irrespective of how bad we were last year how can that be fair ? To rub salt into the wounds we have 'drawn' the team who will bring the fewest supporters. Meanwhile, how far off the pace will Dewsbury need to be before they are no longer considered suitable opponents for Batley (Let's not forget how last years Summer Bash results impacted on the 3rd and 4th placings). The whole concept is flawed now that league placings are more crucial than ever before. After all its about how many supporters you bring - comedy gold ! Enjoy your trip up and down in the day, not an option for a London fan, regardless how many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feverly Hills 90210 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 After all its about how many supporters you bring - comedy gold ! Enjoy your trip up and down in the day, not an option for a London fan, regardless how many. I go to Wembley for the day along with many others Bradford and Hull KR should never have been relegated because they are well supported is all you read on the general forum. Not an option for a Fev fan we were thrown out for you and Paris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is there a reason why Dewsbury play Batley at the Bash every year? IMO Batley really should have been given a tough fixture this year against any of the other top 4 or Hull Kr due to how well they did last year. I shouldnt complain though as we have a very winnable game although it will be played out in front of about a thousand fans and then that last game is going to look awful on TV. It would be a good concept if done right and as has been mentioned there is no reason why they cant pick the fixtures a couple of weeks before going on the league table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just day trip to Blackpool for me and Terry this year, got to save the pennies for Toulouse That's a great idea Maureen,never thought of that,just need to work on her in doors now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bloody hell the season asn't started yet and everyone saying we don't deserve to be on the same field as the so called top sides.So come on then who do you think we should have been paired with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just day trip to Blackpool for me and Terry this year, got to save the pennies for Toulouseone fixture I'm really looking forrad to "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bloody hell the season asn't started yet and everyone saying we don't deserve to be on the same field as the so called top sides.So come on then who do you think we should have been paired with? I think you're missing the point Graham. The Rovers way has always been "Bring them on, who's next?". We will play and can easily beat London at Blackpool the same as we hammered them at their own gaff this season. But these fixtures have a bearing on the league table and the extra game easy or difficult could be crucial come July. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bloody hell the season asn't started yet and everyone saying we don't deserve to be on the same field as the so called top sides.So come on then who do you think we should have been paired with? I don't think anyone's having a pop at Dewsbury, more that the method of reaching the pairings seems to be inconsistent. There is clearly a degree of trying to match the supposedly stronger teams with each other and the supposedly weaker teams likewise....for instance geographically Swinton is as close if not closer to Leigh than say Oldham or Rochdale but Leigh v Swinton was never likely to be a Summer Bash fixture. Likewise, a couple of years ago the potential "local derby" between Doncaster & Sheffield was presumably not considered because Hunslet were considered a more "equal" opponent than Sheffield for Doncaster. It doesn't bother me particularly - there are so many variables that have an affect on the season, such as whether you play a team when it's in for or out of form, whether a team is hit with injuries when you play them, whether they have quality DR players available or not, whether they have just come off a tough game etc - that I'm not sure the luck of the "draw" for the Summer Bash should be made too much of, but I can see where people are coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bloody hell the season asn't started yet and everyone saying we don't deserve to be on the same field as the so called top sides.So come on then who do you think we should have been paired with? I think Swinton or Halifax would have been fairer for Dewsbury to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I think you're missing the point Graham. The Rovers way has always been "Bring them on, who's next?". We will play and can easily beat London at Blackpool the same as we hammered them at their own gaff this season. But these fixtures have a bearing on the league table and the extra game easy or difficult could be crucial come July. That last point is exactly the problem. In my eyes(I know its before the season has started) both Fev and Bradford have been given a rough deal where as Batley have done very well. I also feel Fax have a good draw as well as we both could pick up extra points on Bradford and Fev given the difficulty of their draw which could be very crucial come the end of the season. Dewsbury can feel hard done by because if they end up in a relegation battle they can very easily moan about how hard their Bash fixture was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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