Match thread: Pre-Season friendly. Featherstone Rovers v Dewsbury. Saturday 18th January 2025. 4.00pm.

[Fevrover]

2 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:

I meant that the choice of kick-off times might be less influenced by the financial benefits to the club. I know that many Rams fans weren't inclined to attend mainly due to the timing, however.

Some did come, it wasn't a 'bad' turn out for the game. Hopefully some much needed funds for Dewsbury. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

On 18/01/2025 at 09:41, Rovers fev said:

Does anyone know if akuala is even with the squad not seen him on any social media photos or any mention of him ?

The commentator prior to yesterday's game made comments about a number of players - he said he was told Brad Day  was "being rested" (after his elbow knock last week), Addy has had a minor op (think on his knee which IIRC was troubling him last year) but shouldn't be out for long, Gaz Gale is a possible for next week or Huddersfield the week after, King Vuniyayawa was thought to be "not quite ready" but fingers crossed could be ready for next week. However there was no word on Akauola, I guess we'll find out more at the squad night on Friday.

[marklaspalmas]

2 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said:

The commentator prior to yesterday's game made comments about a number of players - he said he was told Brad Day  was "being rested" (after his elbow knock last week), Addy has had a minor op (think on his knee which IIRC was troubling him last year) but shouldn't be out for long, Gaz Gale is a possible for next week or Huddersfield the week after, King Vuniyayawa was thought to be "not quite ready" but fingers crossed could be ready for next week. However there was no word on Akauola, I guess we'll find out more at the squad night on Friday.

He didn't mention Jack Arnold either who reportedly has a knock.

As you say, this Friday should tell us a lot.

[RobLambert]

On 19/01/2025 at 10:22, fevnut said:

The problem is not so much about the IMG scores but more the very poor viewing for spectators. It could help if the lights were better aligned. That could be a big improvement at a fraction of the cost of new lights.

That's a good point - there's at least one that's brighter than the sun pointed at the car park directly above the big holes / puddles