Match thread: Championship Rd3. Workington v Featherstone Rovers. Sunday 13th February 2022.

[marklaspalmas]

Bring it on.

Next up, the first of our three hikes up to Cumbria.

Workington have started badly, which means they'll be out to prove a point on their own patch come Sunday.

Big Mac has now explicitly stated he'll be rotating the squad all season, so maybe more new faces will be seen.

Huge blow to see Hardcase and Joey join Koppy & JSL on the injured list. Very unlucky. But that's what the squad's for.

Most people will predict a big Fev win, but who knows what the conditions will be like. No easy matches.

[Monkeymagic22]

It was a tough match last night and I reckon we will rest a few for Sunday. Perhaps Ferris, Gale and Holmes will be recalled. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

26 minutes ago, Monkeymagic22 said:

It was a tough match last night and I reckon we will rest a few for Sunday. Perhaps Ferris, Gale and Holmes will be recalled. 

Yep, maybe Trout too, and hopefully we might be able to get away with shorter minutes for Bussey and Lockwood, who have done epic stints in our 2 games so far.

[Robin Evans]

I've never been to derwent park

[Cardypaul]

3 hours ago, Robin Evans said:

I've never been to derwent park

You ain’t missed owt! Not been for a few years but it was a hit hole 

[Robin Evans]

I think I'll pay a visit sunday

[town blue]

44 minutes ago, Cardypaul said:

You ain’t missed owt! Not been for a few years but it was a hit hole 

Yes Derwent Park is showing her age but it is far from a hole. This was the ground that staged Scotland's world cup games in 2013 and the atmosphere was fantastic. 

[lingaro]

Like the place actually 

[georgeb1]

2 hours ago, Cardypaul said:

You ain’t missed owt! Not been for a few years but it was a hit hole 

Those who live in glass houses ,, nuff said .

[Robin Evans]

11 minutes ago, georgeb1 said:

Those who live in glass houses ,, nuff said .

Mate.... I live in rovrum.... its a sheeite hole. Just cos I live in a sheeite hole doesn't negate anywhere else from being one.

That said, I've never been to derwent park and I haven't been to Workington since I went in 1975. I will reserve judgement on the place til I go once more.

[georgeb1]

11 minutes ago, Robin Evans said:

Mate.... I live in rovrum.... its a sheeite hole. Just cos I live in a sheeite hole doesn't negate anywhere else from being one.

That said, I've never been to derwent park and I haven't been to Workington since I went in 1975. I will reserve judgement on the place til I go once more.

I have been sunshine , a lot more recently than you and do hope you enjoy a decent r l ground when you visit .

[Fevrover]

6 hours ago, Robin Evans said:

I've never been to derwent park

It hasn't changed in donkeys years.

[RobLambert]

I wouldn't knock the place.  Theres something distinctive about those coastal towns where you wouldn't like to go for a holiday.  Its certainly a long way but worth it for the scenery in the Lakes alone.   Am I right in thinking that you can see Scotland from there ?

[Phil Briscoe]

Yes definitely an opportunity to rotate but still put out a team to win the game. Trout, Ferres and hopefully Mathiou into the 17 will allow us to rest some tired bodies upfront. 
 

[gittinsfan]

I have'nt been since about 1969/70.All I remember is a long terrace down one side with a stand and a bar underneath.

Our group had an argument with a group of Town fans in the first half.Had a pint together at half time,argued again in the second half and ended up having a night out in worky with them.

Friendliest people I came across watching Batley in a lot of away games in that era.

[Fevrover]

22 hours ago, Robin Evans said:

I think I'll pay a visit sunday

Too much to drink ?

[Bobby123]

On 08/02/2022 at 13:21, Robin Evans said:

I've never been to derwent park

Thas never lived, Robin

[Cardypaul]

Has there been any injury news from Monday yet?

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Cardypaul said:

Has there been any injury news from Monday yet?

Only JOEY he says hamstring was a bit tight and I did not want to make it worse, so the physio advised me to come it was only a precaution

[Robin Evans]

3 hours ago, Bobby123 said:

Thas never lived, Robin

Life will then begin on Sunday

[gazza77]

4 hours ago, Fevrover said:

Too much to drink ?

Not enough to drink surely, if he can cross his legs until the weekend.

[elppaxr2i]

Weather looks dire up there at the weekend 

With a rotated squad and poor expected weather cant see an expected blowout but expect a comfortable victory 

[Fevrover]

12 hours ago, Cardypaul said:

Has there been any injury news from Monday yet?

Josh is out with an hamstring injury same as Chris  Welham had.

[Monkeymagic22]

Not sure if any Leeds players will be available now their season is starting. We definitely need to manage the squad so we are fresh at the end of the season. 

[Les Tonks Sidestep]

6 hours ago, elppaxr2i said:

Weather looks dire up there at the weekend 

With a rotated squad and poor expected weather cant see an expected blowout but expect a comfortable victory 

Bad on Saturday (heavy rain and strong wind) but not too bad Sunday, light rain and a fresh breeze