Spike Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Gonna be a tough game.. but good experience and hopefully no injuries.. would like to see walker and teare get a run out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Were basically playing in a league within a league this season, these games against the top teams are inconsequential pretty much. All we need to do is get in and out of them injury free and with as best a points difference as possible. Thats not to say we go into them with an entirely defeatist attitude, surprise results can happen obviously. But all the clubs expecting to fight against relegation need to be realistic against Leigh, Fev, Widnes, Bulls, Fax etc. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 25 minutes ago, dkw said: Were basically playing in a league within a league this season, these games against the top teams are inconsequential pretty much. All we need to do is get in and out of them injury free and with as best a points difference as possible. Thats not to say we go into them with an entirely defeatist attitude, surprise results can happen obviously. But all the clubs expecting to fight against relegation need to be realistic against Leigh, Fev, Widnes, Bulls, Fax etc. Exactly . I was saying at 20-6 on Sunday that we need to stem the bleeding here, it could be important at the end . And we did . Definitely a season of targeting games and having a limited goal . Looking at last year trying to get 6 or 7 wins is a fair base . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
town4me Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 31 minutes ago, dkw said: Were basically playing in a league within a league this season, these games against the top teams are inconsequential pretty much. All we need to do is get in and out of them injury free and with as best a points difference as possible. Thats not to say we go into them with an entirely defeatist attitude, surprise results can happen obviously. But all the clubs expecting to fight against relegation need to be realistic against Leigh, Fev, Widnes, Bulls, Fax etc. Yeah I think that sums it up well. Four or Five clubs will be battling to avoid the Two relegation places I.M.O. Edited February 2 by town4me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikingHub Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hey guys, hope you don’t mind us posting on here we just wanted to invite your Traveling fans to join us before the game Sunday at The Hub Sports’s Bar, Old town hall, Widnes WA8 7QZ (0.5mile from the DCBL Stadium) We have space for coach parking and will be open from 11:30 showing the Liverpool vs Cardiff game. We are also offering all Fans with a Valid match ticket 10% off all food and drinks. Hopefully see some of you guys Sunday, have a safe Journey. Cheers Paul 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 02/02/2022 at 12:04, dkw said: Were basically playing in a league within a league this season, these games against the top teams are inconsequential pretty much. All we need to do is get in and out of them injury free and with as best a points difference as possible. Thats not to say we go into them with an entirely defeatist attitude, surprise results can happen obviously. But all the clubs expecting to fight against relegation need to be realistic against Leigh, Fev, Widnes, Bulls, Fax etc. Dewsbury beat Widnes twice last year, and Whitehaven beat them 64-6 (albeit Widnes only had 16 men). Widnes blew very hot and cold last year and haven't yet really done anything to prove they are one of the "top teams". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 10 minutes ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Dewsbury beat Widnes twice last year, and Whitehaven beat them 64-6 (albeit Widnes only had 16 men). Widnes blew very hot and cold last year and haven't yet really done anything to prove they are one of the "top teams". Them and york are the 2 big underachievers from last season but both have recruited well pre season be far better this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 36 minutes ago, donald said: Them and york are the 2 big underachievers from last season but both have recruited well pre season be far better this year Hmm. York were widely considered to have recruited very well and set for big improvement last year when they recruited Jones-Bishop, Atkins, Cuthbertson, Kirmond plus two new half backs, although they struggled with injuries they still didn't live up to expectations and a few of the bigger signings are no longer with the club. I think they probably will be better this year if they get better luck with injuries but how good they will be remains to be seen. Widnes have made some fair signings but again they looked good on paper before last year. I can see them being better this year but not sure if they will crack that top 4 or 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I noticed Holroyd wasn’t in the team last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townie88 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just hoping for a respectable scoreline and no injuries or daft suspensions. No doubt Chris and the lads will have bigger ambitions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marrafan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Hmm. York were widely considered to have recruited very well and set for big improvement last year when they recruited Jones-Bishop, Atkins, Cuthbertson, Kirmond plus two new half backs, although they struggled with injuries they still didn't live up to expectations and a few of the bigger signings are no longer with the club. I think they probably will be better this year if they get better luck with injuries but how good they will be remains to be seen. Widnes have made some fair signings but again they looked good on paper before last year. I can see them being better this year but not sure if they will crack that top 4 or Edited February 3 by Marrafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marrafan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Dewsbury beat Widnes twice last year, and Whitehaven beat them 64-6 (albeit Widnes only had 16 men). Widnes blew very hot and cold last year and haven't yet really done anything to prove they are one of the "top teams". must have been a helluva player. I always thought one man didn’t make a team but that missing player obviously did. As I recall there was 4 subs sat on their bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Linford 98 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 No reason we can't go close. Lads didn't do much wrong against a full time Thunder outfit. They just won the arm wrestle and got to the line more on the day. Widnes beating London Broncos 12-34 was no shock the majority of the Broncos side are ex Skolars that Coleman has brought across with him. A healthy crowd going too will give them an extra push. The incentive of the points always helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Marrafan said: must have been a helluva player. I always thought one man didn’t make a team but that missing player obviously did. As I recall there was 4 subs sat on their bench. Not sure what your point is, Widnes only had 16 players due to a lot of late withdrawals and you'd have to be on another planet if you don't think their performance was affected that day, but that's not the point I was making anyway, in fact the opposite, I was pointing out that Widnes were beatable last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocH Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 15 hours ago, DavidM said: I noticed Holroyd wasn’t in the team last week Wouldn't it be great to have him back too! Wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voodooguru Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Widnes must have a serious team if Brad can't get a game just through having players in front of him. 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...
DavidM Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 You won’t ( will ) believe this . Evan Simons gets a 2 game ban 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
townie88 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I know we say this far to often. But that shocking. To the point I cant even remember what it would be for? Think we can expect this sort of pettiness every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, townie88 said: I know we say this far to often. But that shocking. To the point I cant even remember what it would be for? Think we can expect this sort of pettiness every week No I can’t think . The incident where he was knocked out got put on report … i mean surely not !!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town0682 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 15 minutes ago, DavidM said: You won’t ( will ) believe this . Evan Simons gets a 2 game ban Evan was at the ptb when the fight kicked off. Maybe something happened there? Getting tiresome tho & it’s only game week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town0682 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 5 minutes ago, Town0682 said: Evan was at the ptb when the fight kicked off. Maybe something happened there? Getting tiresome tho & it’s only game week 2 Just looked online it’s for a late hit on the passer. Thunder player also been sat down for two games for the same offence. That’s two players banned for town already this season for late hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 2 minutes ago, Town0682 said: Just looked online it’s for a late hit on the passer. Thunder player also been sat down for two games for the same offence. That’s two players banned for town already this season for late hits. Yes , I’ll watch these incidents closely when SL starts and see happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DocH Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 O'Donnell to hooker then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticklebricks Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 And folk were wondering where dec was gonna play, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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