Thur 15th Feb: SL: Hull FC v Hull KR KO 8pm (Sky)

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

On 14/02/2024 at 11:12, John Drake said:

Right then, first match thread of 2024, lets' see how this one goes.

It may be the last if it descends into off-topic arguments about anything other than the match in question, or people accusing match officials of being biased or corrupt.

Good luck everyone...

So far the match officials in this have been exemplary 

Keep it up refs and touchies

Edited February 15 by Bedfordshire Bronco

[Dunbar]

Don't mind who wins.

Just great to have Super League back... hope its a cracker to start the year. 

[Welshleaguelover]

Absolutely buzzing for this game. Not a fan of either side but always love the Hull Derby.

Great way to start the season.

 

[gingerjon]

 

[tiffers]

Never thought I'd see Pele in a Hull FC shirt...

[Northern Eel]

Excellent opening day crowd. Excitement mounting. I’m predicting a comfortable win for Hull KR. Hope Dave Woods enjoys his Sky debut. 

[Worzel]

Ridiculous queues to get into the away end. Several hundred metres. Hull FC in their infinite wisdom didn’t open the gates until 10 minutes ago. 

This stuff isn’t hard

[Damien]

25 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

 

I like this way of announcing the teams a lot and presume its going to be the same for all games. Simple but effective and it is again digital output that generates clicks and talking points.

 

[Spidey]

Anybody’s colour on sky a bit funny?

[Gerrumonside ref]

The word ‘Sky’ has been used a lot so far haha!

[Chrispmartha]

Like the new intro

[Gomersall]

Where was Wilkin brung up? Scruffy git.

[Gomersall]

4 minutes ago, Spidey said:

Anybody’s colour on sky a bit funny?

Yes, some horrible red colour has spoiled my picture.

[RSN]

Sam Tomkins and Kyle Amor are significant improvements to the sky line up. Build up to the game has been great.

[dkw]

4 minutes ago, RSN said:

Sam Tomkins and Kyle Amor are significant improvements to the sky line up. Build up to the game has been great.

Sams excellent, talks a lot of sense and is very well spoken.

Sounds like a good atmosphere ahead of kick off, it could be very special as the game gets going. 

[Chrispmartha]

5 minutes ago, RSN said:

Sam Tomkins and Kyle Amor are significant improvements to the sky line up. Build up to the game has been great.

So are Dave Woods and Mark Wilson both excellent commentators 

[tiffers]

5 minutes ago, RSN said:

Sam Tomkins and Kyle Amor are significant improvements to the sky line up. Build up to the game has been great.

Would agree with you there. Been a great build up so far.

[Eddie]

I only know one Hull fan, and his wife won’t let him go because their baby’s due date is tomorrow - ridiculous. 

[Chrispmartha]

Is that a full build up with no ads?

[gingerjon]

Oh my ...

[Padge]

9 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

Is that a full build up with no ads?

Yep, first ads just on pre kick off.

Good build up.

[Futtocks]

I'm following this on BBC Radio commentary. Sounds like the joint is jumping!

[RSN]

This game feels massive, I'm unsure if it's someone putting pressure on SKY to up their game (IMG or RFL) but it's absolutely fantastic to see.

[Futtocks]

 

[tiffers]

Fair play to sky. That's a superb opening hour of the season. Lots of new things being tried and even Wilkin did ok. Lots to be excited about.