Halifax Panthers - 1895 Cup final 17:30

[Blind side johnny]

I hope that all of you folk have a great weekend, enjoy the Wembley experience, cheer on your lads loud and proud and soak up what should be a very special atmosphere.

Do watch out for those dodgy geezers though, who I hear hang about the city looking for wide-eyed Northern innocents to exploit.

Edited August 9, 2023 by Blind side johnny

[Piggy's mate]

Could only dream of seeing this happen!

As for the result, who cares

WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY 

I ain't going to predict it  just enjoy it!

[Fevrover]

It's great when yer own team go but first time is special, enjoy the day and bring that Trophy back, Good luck.

[Batley Bob]

 

[Batley Bob]

 

[Batley Bob]

 

[spanishknight]

Good luck on Saturday, hope you win and enjoy the day, they don't come along too often, from a Knights fan.

[Batley Bob]

 

[RogerT]

Brilliant.

[Bill H]

Bearing in mind the tight restrictions on the size of bag that can be taken into Wembley Stadium I wondered if bags can be left on the coach when disembarking to go to the stadium.  Does anyone know?  

[Batley Bob]

 

[coolie]

Now my ban has been finally lifted

I can wish you guys all the best, enjoy your special day out at Wembley and saviour every moment, and bring the trophy home to the Heavy Woollen area and make it 2 trophies there this season between us. 

[Batley Bob]

 

Edited August 11, 2023 by Batley Bob

[Normy_Rover]

Good luck today, I'll be cheering you on

[Fevrover]

1 hour ago, Normy_Rover said:

Good luck today, I'll be cheering you on

And me ( probably most of Rovers fans).

[il cattivo]

proud to be Batley tonight.

always will be.

thank you boys.

irs been a ride I'll never forget.

[grumpyoldram]

8 minutes ago, il cattivo said:

proud to be Batley tonight.

always will be.

thank you boys.

irs been a ride I'll never forget.

Much to be proud of.

[Piggy's mate]

We battled back but a poor first half cost us in the end. A thoroughly enjoyable day, and one to remember. 

[Batley Bob]

 

[The scrim reaper]

Thought the halifax try was a poor one to concede we weren't switched on! A poor first half and the 3 penalties we conceded were the difference! There was nothing between the 2 teams defensively both very strong, our second half effort especially the last 20 was outstanding and what a try, unfortunately we just fell Short today but a great day out and lots to be proud about for the gallant youths first ever trip to wembley! Hopefully not the last! Well done to everyone today team staff and the fans! UP THE MIGHTY BULLDOGS! 

Edited August 12, 2023 by The scrim reaper

[Bullmania]

Horrible start by batley first 5 sets completed 1 think to go in then half time 8-0 somewhat looking like Batleys day rode the wave. 
 

as been said pens was the difference the two batley tried was brilliant what a ball for the first one and the second one summed batley up the never give up attitude keep it a live. Shame he didn’t kick it at the end.

 

chin up good luck for the rest of the season hopefully we meet one more time in the play offs 

[phildog]

As a matter of Interest our 2nd try was Elliot Kear not Manu.

[Batley Bob]

 

[bromleybulldog]

A wonderful effort by the whole team. The start could not have been worse and nerves probably caused the first half error count to be way higher than normal but once we settled into our game I felt we were always in with a chance.  0-8 at half time was something I thought we could overcome. Halifax on defence were very good but on attack, despite the comments that the wide Wembley pitch would suit them, their faster backs would find gaps and run us ragged, well , their attack was totally stifled. They never looked like scoring again except from penalties. We were perhaps too conservative for too long but once we decided to start throwing the ball around we always looked dangerous. The Hodson pass to Morton was exceptional and the last minute scrambling and basketball style play was unbelievable. What a finish! Felt sorry for Hooley with that kick. Worst possible angle, the pressure and tension, it only just faded to the left. We would, I am sure have won if if had gone over and taken us to golden point. But it didn't. Congratulations to Halifax but thanks to all our players, they gave everything in that second half and can be rightly proud of their efforts. We'll be back!

[Blind side johnny]

None of your players disappointed - they left everything out there.

I hope that you all had a great day.