Sat 12th Aug: 1895 Cup Final: Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers KO 17:30

[The Blues Ox]

12 hours ago, Wolford6 said:

Live at 5.30 on the BBC i-player

Its not on Iplayer, only Our League are showing this game. A bit of a farce that it has been left so late for the RFL to announce this but if you are thinking of watching anywhere just make sure they know how to get it on.

[The Blues Ox]

4 hours ago, Keep The Faith said:

Keyes didn’t look like he joined in training last night same with Dan Fleming

rest of them had training kit on 

There is a few more pictures gone on line that shows those players training along with Sutcliffe. I think they are trying to keep Batley guessing as much as possible and players have been warned about leaking the team as its happened a couple of times already this season.

 

[The Blues Ox]

3 hours ago, Left Winger said:

Be great to see Batley win it .

It really would. This is my perfect scenario, if we can't win it then theres really only 1 other team that I would like to see win it and that's Batley. The danger if they win it though is that Batley fans with the "little old Batley" chip on their shoulders might have to remove it. 

[Northern Eel]

Strong start from Batley this morning; team bus ploughed over a bollard when leaving the ground!

[meast]

Fax have seemingly improved a bit since I saw them humiliated 42-0 the other week.

I still fancy Batley to win this, but either way, the cup will be coming to West Yorkshire  

[Ragingbull]

Last week Blue Sox beat the top of the league and Batley got walloped by mid table Bradford.  Only one winner here surely, not even the Blu Sox can mess this up can they? 

[daz39]

Not fussed who wins but i'm looking forward to it.

[OnStrike]

9 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

Its not on Iplayer, only Our League are showing this game. A bit of a farce that it has been left so late for the RFL to announce this but if you are thinking of watching anywhere just make sure they know how to get it on.

Are you sure? Could have sworn I read somewhere it was on iPlayer 

[Fevrover]

44 minutes ago, OnStrike said:

Are you sure? Could have sworn I read somewhere it was on iPlayer 

You have read that but apparently RL have changed their minds . 

[Ragingbull]

Luke Hooley in the Batley squad after playing against Leigh at Headingley last week.

Must admit thats a bit of a head scratcher. 

Im sure someone will clarify but weve had a transfer deadline just last friday. Does that exclude duel reg? 

Isnt it a bit naughty bringing in a DR player for a cup final? 

[The Blues Ox]

1 hour ago, Ragingbull said:

Luke Hooley in the Batley squad after playing against Leigh at Headingley last week.

Must admit thats a bit of a head scratcher. 

Im sure someone will clarify but weve had a transfer deadline just last friday. Does that exclude duel reg? 

Isnt it a bit naughty bringing in a DR player for a cup final? 

Why? Bradford brought a load in for theirs. 

 

[The Blues Ox]

1 hour ago, Ragingbull said:

Luke Hooley in the Batley squad after playing against Leigh at Headingley last week.

Must admit thats a bit of a head scratcher. 

Im sure someone will clarify but weve had a transfer deadline just last friday. Does that exclude duel reg? 

Isnt it a bit naughty bringing in a DR player for a cup final? 

I think someone on the Batley site said that if a Championship player goes to SL he is allowed to dual reg with that team for the next season or so.

I'm glad he's playing, I want both teams to be at their strongest and he is part of the Batley team and it would be a shame for a player of that quality not to get the chance to play in this match at Wembley.

[Piggy's mate]

21 hours ago, Northern Eel said:

Strong start from Batley this morning; team bus ploughed over a bollard when leaving the ground!

Was it a blue n white one lol

[Segovia Carpet]

First time I have ever agreed with you Daz!

[Fevrover]

16 hours ago, Fevrover said:

You have read that but apparently RL have changed their minds . 

I've tried numerous times to purchase the game but is just asking for a code. Keep your eye on it POSSIBLEY could it still be free, i will try nearer the time and fingers crossed it will be resolved one way or another.

[Piggy's mate]

Where are all the Fax fans??

[Futtocks]

5 hours ago, Fevrover said:

I've tried numerous times to purchase the game but is just asking for a code. Keep your eye on it POSSIBLEY could it still be free, i will try nearer the time and fingers crossed it will be resolved one way or another.

I just logged in and am now watching. No purchase required.

Are you using the OurLeague app or their website?

[Futtocks]

Just now, Futtocks said:

Are you using the OurLeague app or their website?

Just checked - working fine on both with no need to purchase anything.

[Les Tonks Sidestep]

9 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

I think someone on the Batley site said that if a Championship player goes to SL he is allowed to dual reg with that team for the next season or so.

I'm glad he's playing, I want both teams to be at their strongest and he is part of the Batley team and it would be a shame for a player of that quality not to get the chance to play in this match at Wembley.

If a DR player has played 4 or more games for the 'junior' club before the EOSD he can play for both clubs after the cut off date

[Spidey]

Bare feet, shorts & a bucket hat for Lingard at Wembley

[Spidey]

13 minutes ago, Piggy's mate said:

Where are all the Fax fans??

Must be the 20k missing

[Spidey]

Were those team graphics a bit worse than usual then?

[RBKnight]

Fax in after just two minutes - 6-0

[Ragingbull]

39 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

If a DR player has played 4 or more games for the 'junior' club before the EOSD he can play for both clubs after the cut off date

Thanks mate. Appreciate the clarification. Wasnt sure of the ruling to be honest 

[RBKnight]

Now 8-0 approaching HT, Batley will be glad it's not more, as they're making tons of errors and Fax are bossing it.