This season

[Neutralfan7]

Well, after a mixed pre-season we start off the official season with a win

Great to see the team spirit to come back from being behind at the break. Can't wait for firmer pitches and dryer weather

Onto the good Friday derby....

[Marrafan]

Good to see the spirit in the team after what has gone on in recent weeks. Once we sorted ourselves out thought defence was superb and all those cracks about fitness proved to be right. Need to back it up next week now.

[Neutralfan7]

Frustrating to see Gebbie not picked again!! Makes you wonder if the rumours of not training etc are true??

 

[Holmesy]

Something is not right with Gebbie any mention of him on the Haven fans forum is immediiatley deleted by MrsHavenwarrior the moderator. She will censor the anything but def hot on any mention of Gebbie.  May as well send him home if he's not going to play. 

[Neutralfan7]

FANTASTIC effort again from the lads! Outstanding 1-17 to get a brilliant result

[Havenwarrior2021]

Awesome today lads. Some questionable decisions from the referee and also King being sin binned cost us. However, our game plan worked much like it did against Swinton we just kept going and got our rewards. So happy it was Jake Carter who got the drop goal it was written in the stars. Couldn’t ask for a better start 2/2 and onto Sheffield which we have to believe we can win. 

[Havenwarrior2021]

4 hours ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Frustrating to see Gebbie not picked again!! Makes you wonder if the rumours of not training etc are true??

 

Yeah it’s a concern without a doubt I thought maybe first time he had a knock but 2 weeks out of 2 not picked. He was sat on the railway end on his own and didn’t look injured and seemed very disappointed. 

[Haven 123]

Jamie Doran was outstanding today, McCarron & Ainleys tackle stats must be insane. Was chuffed we come out the right side for once. If Gebbie not going to play send him home and get joey, Maiz or another experienced player at 1. 

[Neutralfan7]

37 minutes ago, Haven 123 said:

Jamie Doran was outstanding today, McCarron & Ainleys tackle stats must be insane. Was chuffed we come out the right side for once. If Gebbie not going to play send him home and get joey, Maiz or another experienced player at 1. 

Didn't think Connell looked out of place at all at fullback either 

[Marrafan]

5 hours ago, Holmesy said:

Something is not right with Gebbie any mention of him on the Haven fans forum is immediiatley deleted by MrsHavenwarrior the moderator. She will censor the anything but def hot on any mention of Gebbie.  May as well send him home if he's not going to play. 

Why can’t we just enjoy the win. 2/2 is a great start. There must be a reason for him not playing which the coaches will be trying to put right. Let’s just enjoy the win, I’m sure Gebbie will make an appearance when the coaching staff believe he is fit and able to do a job for us. 

[Havenwarrior2021]

Ross ainley was superb today best game for Haven. When creswell was almost certain to score Ross came out of nowhere and hit him like a steam train! Unbelievable from the lad his engine today and last ditch efforts won us that game. An unsung hero well done Ross and the other 16 he went into battle with! UP THE HAVEN 

[Neutralfan7]

Do we know what the official attendance was at the weekend? 

[Havenfan13]

3 hours ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Do we know what the official attendance was at the weekend? 

I’d say 1200-1400

[Neutralfan7]

Well where to start today...

At times we were our own worst enemy but that being said, credit to Sheffield who were clinical in the 15 mins spell we switched off. 10-12 at HT looked good then Sheffield found more  in the second half.. they're a good team who are unbeaten for a reason and have obviously invested heavily in their squad.

As for Haven, lot to work on for a big game next week against Batley. Hopefully the injuries mentioned post game aren't to serious. As for Gebbie, heard it after the game, he's simply not fit. IMO that speaks volumes of him wanting to be here or not, he's been over since January and is basically full time, if he can't get himself fit in that time and we're now heading into the 4th week of the season then send him home and get someone else in. The ball is firmly in his court now. Doran isn't fit enough to defend on an edge, thought Guy Graham went really well when he came on the field. DDW offered very little in today's showing unfortunately.

Onto Batley next week.

[Havenfan10]

12 hours ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Well where to start today...

At times we were our own worst enemy but that being said, credit to Sheffield who were clinical in the 15 mins spell we switched off. 10-12 at HT looked good then Sheffield found more  in the second half.. they're a good team who are unbeaten for a reason and have obviously invested heavily in their squad.

As for Haven, lot to work on for a big game next week against Batley. Hopefully the injuries mentioned post game aren't to serious. As for Gebbie, heard it after the game, he's simply not fit. IMO that speaks volumes of him wanting to be here or not, he's been over since January and is basically full time, if he can't get himself fit in that time and we're now heading into the 4th week of the season then send him home and get someone else in. The ball is firmly in his court now. Doran isn't fit enough to defend on an edge, thought Guy Graham went really well when he came on the field. DDW offered very little in today's showing unfortunately.

Onto Batley next week.

They attacked  both centre's from the very first set and every set after that. It eventually took its toll in the second half. Corkill offers very little in attack or defence same with that ozzie scrum half his defence was terrible when he come on.

But if we beat Batley I think most of us would have been happy with 3/4 wins.

 

 

[Neutralfan7]

Hill recalled by Castleford for this weekend.. would hate to think Lingard is doing his old club a favour by helping us lose a body

[Indigogo]

1 hour ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Hill recalled by Castleford for this weekend.. would hate to think Lingard is doing his old club a favour by helping us lose a body

I doubt it. Don't Cas have something like 15 injuries at the moment?

[Neutralfan7]

11 minutes ago, Indigogo said:

I doubt it. Don't Cas have something like 15 injuries at the moment?

I don't doubt it. Recalls him and won't play him all to help his old club

[BullyXL]

1 hour ago, Neutralfan7 said:

I don't doubt it. Recalls him and won't play him all to help his old club

Because he's really helped us out with loan players now that we are down to bare bones. I think not. Conspiracy theorise all you like mate, if it makes you feel any better.

[Neutralfan7]

14 minutes ago, BullyXL said:

Because he's really helped us out with loan players now that we are down to bare bones. I think not. Conspiracy theorise all you like mate, if it makes you feel any better.

If we didn't have any conspiracy theories the world would be boring mate 

What bare bones are you down to? 

Edited April 11, 2024 by Neutralfan7

[Neutralfan7]

St Helens current reserve player of the year Brett Bailey signs on a 2 week loan deal

However DDW no longer at the club... No idea what's happened here.

Edited April 11, 2024 by Neutralfan7

[Havenwarrior2021]

Just when I think woohoo we got a middle unit in to boost the pack we lose one welcome Brett you look a handful and hope you enjoy your time with haven. What on earth has happened with DDW? we kept dion following his case so I wonder what has happened? 

[Neutralfan7]

No idea where to start after that performance today... Jonty summed it up perfectly in his interview and got to admire him for such honesty. He certainly pulls no punches. We were second best in every department and it's not because Batley were that much better than us, seemed they just wanted it more. Think some need to have a look in the mirror after today and question weather they actually want to be here. Pains me to say it (a lot probably won't agree) but Jammer is not the answer for a championship team playing half back. Next 2 weeks will be tough but let's hope we can put in better performances to build for the rest of the season.

[Neutralfan7]

Much improved performance today, can't help but feel a bit aggrieved at some of the officiating. Gebbie and Hanaghan both went well today, thought Doran had much more of an impact coming off the bench at 9. More positives to take out of today ahead of a trip to York next week.

[Havenwarrior2021]

Robbed today worst 3 officials I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of games of rugby in my time. Carters kick sails through the middle they both look at each other one puts the flag up then down as the other says no! Thought gebbe was man of the match 4 clean breaks like the fev players weren’t there was fantastic to watch. Hannegan doran and Romeo all had good games but for me the man was Jake Carter what a player that lad is. We keep playing like that for the rest of the season we won’t be far away proud of 1-17 today and so should Jonty.