distantdog Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 28/02/2020 at 18:01, Piggy's mate said: It's about time we all started being more optimistic than pessimistic, and I'm not just talking about RL Bloody optimists!! Spoil it for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitocorleone Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Could be a low scoring affair this. 14-12 to Batley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think this will be a low scoring game and nothing like the heavy defeats you’ve had in the past against Sheffield. I’ll go 18-14 to Batley. Aston throwing a girlie fit on touch line would be worth the admission price. I hope you do it for Parky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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phildog Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 No word as to on or off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Hemmins Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Is there an inspection,if so what time travelling from north east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 No info on Twitter, web etc, folk trying to organise their day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Why would it be off? If there was any concern I'm sure our excellent Twitter feed would have mentioned the fact there was to be a pitch inspection? Other than the Swinton game called off because it's not theirs and a football pitch how many other games are off today?? Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight panther Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 game is ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolie Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Knight panther said: game is ON Bound to be on Government ain't banned 500 people congregating yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 28 minutes ago, coolie said: Bound to be on Government ain't banned 500 people congregating yet Oi , worry about your own gatherings , sheff v fax got 450 fans last week , I’m sure we can beat that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Piggy's mate said: Why would it be off? If there was any concern I'm sure our excellent Twitter feed would have mentioned the fact there was to be a pitch inspection? Other than the Swinton game called off because it's not theirs and a football pitch how many other games are off today?? It was suggested in the match day programme that it might be off due to a waterlogged pitch, PM. That's why people have been looking for more info. Can anyone remember any matches at MP called off for a waterlogged pitch in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cattivo Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 if only we had 2 centres who could tackle...... or even 1..... "you never win a game unless you beat the guy in front of you. The score on the board doesn’t mean a thing. That’s for the fans. You’ve got to win the war with the man in front of you. You’ve got to get your man." - Vince Lombardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 6 hours ago, Piggy's mate said: Why would it be off? If there was any concern I'm sure our excellent Twitter feed would have mentioned the fact there was to be a pitch inspection? Other than the Swinton game called off because it's not theirs and a football pitch how many other games are off today?? Swinton play at Sale RU. HTH Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngun Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Swinton play at Sale RU. HTH Sale Football Ground I believe. Sale RU play at AJ Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 28 minutes ago, youngun said: Sale Football Ground I believe. Sale RU play at AJ Bell Sale Sharks play at the AJB, Sale FC Rugby play at Heywood Rd...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Masters of our own defeat. Farrell senior kindly gets himself sinbinned for questioning the linesman parentage and we go behind. All we had to do was kick it 10 yards downfield, but think a forward pass is the way to go... Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Well, I've waited 2 and a half hours, have tried to take something out of that but honestly I can't. A team 99% bereft of courage above all else. I really expected an upturn in commitment under Linners to balance out the fact that we didn't have the largest or overly talented squad, which I thought we got against Fev and to a lesser extent Widnes. Today we met another side in a poor state, yet let them look a cut above us after the first half hour, let them cut through almost at will, in Brown and Thackeray, 2 relatively senior citizens, they had the game in their hands. Somebody commented about our centres, yet Brown, better known as a 13, even at his age was head and shoulders above our 2. At 18 all we had more than 1 chance to pop over a point but looked either incapable of manoeuvring the position or void of a leader to take it on. Again we were architects of our own downfall, poor handling, indecision, the usual indiscipline and other than the periods Brown and Ward were on, we lacked forwards with any command. This already looks like a relegation battle over the next 5 months unless somebody stands up or we fall across 4 star players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cattivo Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Linners alluded the fact in his radio interview that the coaching staff had pinpointed the areas where sheffield would attack and who would do it but the players still couldn't (or dont have the grey matter) to stop it. as I've said before,we needed a good clear out at the end of last year. ultimately same players and same results...a relegation battle is what we are firmly in this year.no doubts about that now. "you never win a game unless you beat the guy in front of you. The score on the board doesn’t mean a thing. That’s for the fans. You’ve got to win the war with the man in front of you. You’ve got to get your man." - Vince Lombardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep The Faith Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, il cattivo said: Linners alluded the fact in his radio interview that the coaching staff had pinpointed the areas where sheffield would attack and who would do it but the players still couldn't (or dont have the grey matter) to stop it. as I've said before,we needed a good clear out at the end of last year. ultimately same players and same results...a relegation battle is what we are firmly in this year.no doubts about that now. He also questions the squads quality he’s found a gem in bowman and white yates isn’t good enough the pack get easily over the advantage line he slows the play down Tomlinson was also poor... the pack are doing their jobs with ease... we needed a Barry Eaton or Richard price today we’d of won that easy http://tombatley.wordpress.com/ Give it a read.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyle Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Very harsh on Tomlinson. No world beater out of position but he does enough. What does Hooley bring as I don't see him attacking in support breaking the line etc or making defensive tackles or cover. Not to single him out alone. I firmly believe Yates is not only out of his depth in this division but in the sport full stop! Morton was wasted on the wing. Lunt isn't as classy as I thought but maybe the better weather will bring it out of him. Here's hoping Summer rugby favours us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Phil Loxton Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 At least Batley got a point under the new golden point rule. So all is not lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 2 hours ago, phildog said: Well, I've waited 2 and a half hours, have tried to take something out of that but honestly I can't. A team 99% bereft of courage above all else. I really expected an upturn in commitment under Linners to balance out the fact that we didn't have the largest or overly talented squad, which I thought we got against Fev and to a lesser extent Widnes. Today we met another side in a poor state, yet let them look a cut above us after the first half hour, let them cut through almost at will, in Brown and Thackeray, 2 relatively senior citizens, they had the game in their hands. Somebody commented about our centres, yet Brown, better known as a 13, even at his age was head and shoulders above our 2. At 18 all we had more than 1 chance to pop over a point but looked either incapable of manoeuvring the position or void of a leader to take it on. Again we were architects of our own downfall, poor handling, indecision, the usual indiscipline and other than the periods Brown and Ward were on, we lacked forwards with any command. This already looks like a relegation battle over the next 5 months unless somebody stands up or we fall across 4 star players. Aaron Brown is only 26/27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPH Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, J Phil Loxton said: At least Batley got a point under the new golden point rule. So all is not lost. if you can no longer draw a game at full time ..how come the league table still shows a games drawn column full of zeros.. even though we still registered a draw before loosing on the golden point.. "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine" ....Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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