Blind side johnny 5,785 Report post Posted February 21 I confess that I shall be giving this trip a miss. The NW isn't always the most attractive of journeys and, given the current weather combined with the limited cover at the ground I will be leaving it to hardier souls. LG has already said that a couple of squad players will be getting a run out and he has also stated quite firmly that the league is his outstanding priority this season. In other words there might be a strong chance of a win for 'Haven, so the attractions of the journey diminish by the minute. I will be confident however and predict: Haven 14 - 17 Rams Att 650 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 21 As he gets older, BSJ’s firm belief that winter rugby is the best, diminishes somewhat, don’t you think. 3 Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 21 (edited) Here are Sunday’s 21 man squads: https://www.rugby-league.com/match_preview/126224 Speakman’s ban must start next week (as BSJ suggested), meaning he will not play against his home town club. There could be five changes to the team that heat Halifax. Edited February 21 by Crown Flatter Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickD 777 Report post Posted February 22 13 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: Here are Sunday’s 21 man squads: https://www.rugby-league.com/match_preview/126224 Speakman’s ban must start next week (as BSJ suggested), Need we ever doubt BSJ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,785 Report post Posted February 22 6 hours ago, NickD said: Need we ever doubt BSJ? And yet many still do, even in my own house! Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creditwhereitsdews 99 Report post Posted February 22 Tough one to predict as there are a few unknown quantities in the squad but going on current team spirit, I will go for a Dewsbury win. Whitehaven 14 Dewsbury 20 Attendance: 528 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the old nine ole 646 Report post Posted February 23 Game off!!! .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heckler 111 Report post Posted February 23 32 minutes ago, the old nine ole said: Game off!!! .... After seeing the pitch at the Recre last week and the rain we’ve had this week I’m not surprised. A farmer would be proud of the furrowed pitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keep The Faith 491 Report post Posted February 23 With the rules in place it should take place next weekend Quote http://tombatley.wordpress.com/ Give it a read.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creditwhereitsdews 99 Report post Posted February 23 Any hint as to when this will be played? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,752 Report post Posted February 24 (edited) 13 hours ago, creditwhereitsdews said: Any hint as to when this will be played? I’m hearing 8th March. Edited February 24 by graham fisher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,785 Report post Posted February 24 3 hours ago, graham fisher said: I’m hearing 8th March. Certainly it would be easier to rearrange the Oldham game for a midweek kick off but they may have difficulty getting an appropriate date. Stalybridge Celtic are still pushing for a play-off spot in their league so wouldn't want their pitch cutting up even more than normal (I understand the lack of logic in this but soccer clubs are very sensitive about the effect of RL on their grounds). Todays CC draw might make the result of the Haven game more, or less, important. Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 24 7 hours ago, graham fisher said: I’m hearing 8th March. To me, that date is a bit too close to the next round, with that due to rake place the following weekend. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,752 Report post Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Crown Flatter said: To me, that date is a bit too close to the next round, with that due to rake place the following weekend. Can’t see it been this weekend as Whitehaven have got Toulouse at home and they’ll have booked flights etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 24 I was thinking it would be midweek and would rule this Tuesday/Wednesday as the pitch is still likely to be unplayable. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,785 Report post Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Crown Flatter said: I was thinking it would be midweek and would rule this Tuesday/Wednesday as the pitch is still likely to be unplayable. Midweek in Cumbria with players having to take time off from work? Might as well relinquish the tie! Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said: Midweek in Cumbria with players having to take time off from work? Might as well relinquish the tie! If we do relinquish the tie, ‘Haven will go to Newcastle. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,752 Report post Posted February 29 Rearranged for Wednesday 11th March. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakefield Ram 776 Report post Posted February 29 And if we can beat them Newcastle game will be on BBC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted February 29 14 hours ago, graham fisher said: Rearranged for Wednesday 11th March. I’ll be a long way from Whitehaven on that date unfortunately. 1 Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolie 2,135 Report post Posted March 1 11 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: I’ll be a long way from Whitehaven on that date unfortunately. So will i Back in Dewsbury 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickD 777 Report post Posted March 2 (edited) On 29/02/2020 at 08:49, graham fisher said: Rearranged for Wednesday 11th March. assuming game goes ahead who we gunna rest? Was hard work last night and got to concentrate on Oldham for me. Id rest Sykes and Knowles, maybe even Sam Day, who had cramp towards the end and then Adam Ryder. Like to see Morgan and Brierley given a run out anyway. who else? Edited March 2 by NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,752 Report post Posted March 2 1 hour ago, NickD said: assuming game goes ahead who we gunna rest? Was hard work last night and got to concentrate on Oldham for me. Id rest Sykes and Knowles, maybe even Sam Day, who had cramp towards the end and then Adam Ryder. Like to see Morgan and Brierley given a run out anyway. who else? More to the point which players will be able to take time off work? Sam Day played 80 minutes,Knowles is carrying a hand injury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,785 Report post Posted March 2 58 minutes ago, graham fisher said: More to the point which players will be able to take time off work? Sam Day played 80 minutes,Knowles is carrying a hand injury. Exactly. There may be quite a few bosses who will simply refuse the request for time off and broken time payments are very much a thing of the past. 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 555 Report post Posted March 2 Broken time, isn’t how all this started? Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
