gillmeister Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 41 minutes ago, Davo5 said: Are the Wigan lads not on season long loans as part of the transfer agreement that took Swintons centre to Wigan a couple of months ago. Paisley and Woods have both played part for Wigan in the super 8s I think? It’s a strange one Forget Chuck and Chad I am the real legend killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieTownie Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Not really. Had the season not been extended by a week at the 11th hour, none of the above would’ve been an issue. And you can’t expect players to wait until a month before the end of the season to book a holiday just incase the RFL throw an extra game in. They’ll be back in training in November it’s not exactly a huge window to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
town4me Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Put ya fishing rod away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffymoon Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Davo5 said: Are the Wigan lads not on season long loans as part of the transfer agreement that took Swintons centre to Wigan a couple of months ago. No,they are on dual registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMac Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Thanks for your really incisive and knowledgable comments. You are obviously so well informed on all that concerns Cumbrian rugby league, but to just clear a couple of points up - we are a semi professional club, for your info that means our players have a job outside rugby. Our squad is mainly Cumbrian based with players signed from the many talented amateur clubs. Your very correct in raising the point we do not have an academy or reserves, as I am sure many other teams within the sport don’t. Presumably if your employer said your holidays were to commence on a given date and you booked a family holiday only then to be told you had to work, you sound like the kind of guy who would say stuff the family holiday I’m going to work. Unfortunately other people put their families first in this situation, a sod I know but that’s how it is with decent folk. Thanks for your summation that any neutral can see swinton are better placed for the championship. I’m sure on the back of their highly successful season they’ll be delighted to receive your backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
town4me Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What troubles me is why swinton have got a chance to stay up. Clearly out of their depth over a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieTownie Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, town4me said: What troubles me is why swinton have got a chance to stay up. Clearly out of their depth over a season The RFL havent the balls to send them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voodooguru Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Has the squad been released? All very quiet from Town, no call to arms or anything, have they given up? I expected an angry reaction to the RFL decision but not a jot. Have they just rolled over? The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but thats the way to bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town Army Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, The Voodooguru said: Has the squad been released? All very quiet from Town, no call to arms or anything, have they given up? I expected an angry reaction to the RFL decision but not a jot. Have they just rolled over? I thought that myself, I know there's been a lot going on behind the scenes but our social media has been very quiet. Maybe they're all on holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMac Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 1 minute ago, The Voodooguru said: Has the squad been released? All very quiet from Town, no call to arms or anything, have they given up? I expected an angry reaction to the RFL decision but not a jot. Have they just rolled over? Yes it’s very quiet. No reaction from Leon or the club. In these adverse situations they normally come up with a very professional statement so it’s odd there has been no comment. The social media accounts have been the quietest they’ve been all year. No doubt we’ll get a fine from the rfl for not releasing squad details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicorn106 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 8 hours ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Bringiing the sport into disrepute? The RL have done that themselves. Why would you think swinton are better placed to be in the championship ? I admire Swinton and always have done but they have been the nomads of RL for the past 28 years and because of that they are poorly supported, is it because they are nearer to most clubs ? This is one the worst troll posts ive ever seen. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old standoff Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 9 hours ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. What an absolute Tosspot you are pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 9 hours ago, costa said: I must say the Workington club are in danger of bringing the sport into disrepute here (along with a couple of other Championship clubs). As a professional outfit, it's simply unacceptable not to field a full 17 man squad on Sunday. The late notice isn't ideal but a club run professionally shouldn't find itself in such an embarrassing situation. Players let go mid season. Players banned. Players not recruited from the many talented amateur clubs. No academy or reserves. Players crying holidays. If I had a holiday booked but a long held ambition of promotion at work could be realised - then I'd move heaven and earth to make it happen. The club pays good money. Make them play or get rid. Swinton are a poor championship side (and admittedly don't have anything below a first team) but it's clear to see for any neutral that they are better placed for the Championship than Workington. Imbecile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginock1 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 The focus has to be on the game now. There has been traditional media work with local radio, TV & press. The message to me anyhow has been clear. Alot of time ,effort and focus on a lot of things going on behind the scenes. All unfortunately to no avail. Decisions have been made by Rfl and now the focus is on the game. Players were offered to forfeit and declined , they are fully focused on giving it their best shot. That's all I need to know. We know where the game is, we know the team needs us. Up the Town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockerlad Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 best of luck tomorrow. hopefully get the result and stick 2 fingers up to the RFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ameliasdaddy Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 If that’s true about declining the forfeit, I take my hat off to them even more. They would rather give it a shot with fewer bodies, some who should not be taking the field at all. Outstanding boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I agree it’s been subdued and weve hardly concentrated on the game itself .It’s a real shame and I get the feeling we are just fulfilling the fixture for pride and giving it whatever we have left . The ill informed criticism from outside is pathetic . There’s guys there taking risks , making sacrifices, busted and knackered , and biting the bullet to get out there for the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old standoff Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 50 minutes ago, ameliasdaddy said: If that’s true about declining the forfeit, I take my hat off to them even more. They would rather give it a shot with fewer bodies, some who should not be taking the field at all. Outstanding boys Yep proud of putting their bodies on the line when not fully fit etc. Reminds me of the speech Henry V made in 1415 before Agincourt when he said “we few we happy few we band of brothers”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anok4u Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Old standoff said: Yep proud of putting their bodies on the line when not fully fit etc. Reminds me of the speech Henry V made in 1415 before Agincourt when he said “we few we happy few we band of brothers”. How old of a stand off are you? go **** yasell ya little **** gain NL1 then take ya **** out ya dads **** then speak proper rugby talk. you jameating little spotty ****...itchy waa waa 2008... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 hours ago, The Voodooguru said: Has the squad been released? All very quiet from Town, no call to arms or anything, have they given up? I expected an angry reaction to the RFL decision but not a jot. Have they just rolled over? I would doubt that very much. Maybe a quiet determination to let their playing do the talking ? Maintaining the Shakespeare references: "To be or not to be ..............to suffer the slings and arrows of the outrageous RFL or to take up arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing thus end them!" or something like that. Come on Town make our year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maripins Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I don't know how official this is but on OURLEAGUE website they name our squad as - CURWEN, DAWSON, DICKINSON, DORAN, FORBER ,HAMBLEY ,G.MAUDLING ,K.MAUDLING ,MELLOR ,MOORE, MORRIS, NEWTON ,OLSTRUM, ROOKE. 14 Swinton name 19!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old standoff Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, anok4u said: How old of a stand off are you? Old enough to have some knowledge and pride in the history of our country unlike a lot of youngsters nowadays Anok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, maripins said: I don't know how official this is but on OURLEAGUE website they name our squad as - CURWEN, DAWSON, DICKINSON, DORAN, FORBER ,HAMBLEY ,G.MAUDLING ,K.MAUDLING ,MELLOR ,MOORE, MORRIS, NEWTON ,OLSTRUM, ROOKE. 14 Swinton name 19!!!! If so that’s that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Leon saying he’s decided to take no risks with injured players as he has a duty of care to players . He’ll go with 13 if necessary . Can’t say I blame him. This is all very sad after a good season . Muppets at HQ should hang their heads but in reality don’t give a $hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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