Sat 17 Jul: 1895 Cup Final: Featherstone Rovers v York City Knights KO 12:00 (BBC Sport)

[THE RED ROOSTER]

Difficult to predict what might now be caled the COVID cup. In normal circumstances, you would say Featherstone Rovers would win and you have to feel for players such as Frankie Halton who are missing out on playing at Wembley.

So things have been evened up here and I would hope for a good curtain raiser to the Challenge Cup.

[georgeb1]

8 hours ago, THE RED ROOSTER said:

Difficult to predict what might now be caled the COVID cup. In normal circumstances, you would say Featherstone Rovers would win and you have to feel for players such as Frankie Halton who are missing out on playing at Wembley.

So things have been evened up here and I would hope for a good curtain raiser to the Challenge Cup.

Boot's on the other foot now , try feeling for Riley dean , Ryan Atkins liam salter , Jordan baldwinson , James green, Joe porter , Brendan o, Hagan  Etc , plus if any fail this mornings tests ,  up the fantastic kneets

[Gooleboy]

On our way down this morning and really looking forward to it. After all the doubts regarding the game it is great that it is on for everyone connected to both Clubs. A real shame that players from both sides are having to miss the match, but hopefully both sides will put on a good show. 

[POR]

9 hours ago, THE RED ROOSTER said:

Difficult to predict what might now be caled the COVID cup. In normal circumstances, you would say Featherstone Rovers would win and you have to feel for players such as Frankie Halton who are missing out on playing at Wembley.

So things have been evened up here and I would hope for a good curtain raiser to the Challenge Cup.

SKY BET have changed odds from YORK+ 20 to YORK + 10 

 

1 hour ago, georgeb1 said:

Boot's on the other foot now , try feeling for Riley dean , Ryan Atkins liam salter , Jordan baldwinson , James green, Joe porter , Brendan o, Hagan  Etc , plus if any fail this mornings tests ,  up the fantastic kneets

Look on the brightside  all may get to play there next year

[Smudger06]

York supporters bus broke down???

Tons of Fev, Saints & Cas fans about....

[Adelaide Tiger]

Is the game being televised?  If so where?

[The Phantom Horseman]

Kris Welham not in the Fev line-up.

That means Davies at centre, young Doyle ( 1 previous start) on the wing, and with both hookers out Jake Sweeting starts at 9. Harrison switches to back row, Summers makes his pro debut off the bench. 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

18 minutes ago, Adelaide Tiger said:

Is the game being televised?  If so where?

Its being shown on bbc iplayer, BBC sport website and the red button. Coverage starts at 11.50.

[The Phantom Horseman]

York missing quite a few too - Marsh,   Green, Dean, Atkins, Salter and a couple of others, though there replacements are much more experienced at this level. Should be an intriguing game.

[Adelaide Tiger]

6 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

Its being shown on bbc iplayer, BBC sport website and the red button. Coverage starts at 11.50.

Cheers THG.  I will have to let the wife work out who the murderer is on the Brokenwood Mysteries whilst I grab a beer and watch the match.

[dkw]

Thought this was supposed to start at 11.45 on the red button?

[The Hallucinating Goose]

I don't know what makes me think this, could be the commentators reaction, but I think Chisholm scored.... 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Nice try by York there 

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Great take from Jones-Bishop for the try, fantastic response to going behind. 

Fev 6-4 York

[Chrispmartha]

Really enjoying this so far!

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Cracking match this. Should be on proper telly

[gingerjon]

It looks a tad warm

[UBranger]

Nice kits and sounds a good atmosphere, hope its a close game.

 

[Chrispmartha]

Liking the commentary on this too, york strike back!

 

great entertainment 

[RBKnight]

Well this is a pleasant surprise  - a big thank you on behalf of all York fans to Hull KR for Mikey Lewis!

 

[Gerrumonside ref]

York making a real fist of this.

[Futtocks]

46 minutes ago, dkw said:

Thought this was supposed to start at 11.45 on the red button?

The BBC usually post a time 5 minutes earlier than the actual start of the stream. Not actually a bad idea, as it gives you time to get ready and make sure everything's working, especially if your internet connection needs a reboot (as mine did).

[shrewsbury roughyed]

What a try.

[dkw]

Belting game this, really enjoying it. Just makes me wish we got to see more championship rugby on tv.

[Futtocks]

1 minute ago, Futtocks said:

The BBC usually post a time 5 minutes earlier than the actual start of the stream. Not actually a bad idea, as it gives you time to get ready and make sure everything's working, especially if your internet connection needs a reboot (as mine did).

That's probably why their generic BBC Sport holding screen is animated, so you can check that you're not stuck in Buffering Hell.