Oldham v Dewsbury challenge cup

[wroteforluck87]

On paper a winnable game but with 3 wins out of 3 games so far for Dewsbury this year they'll be looking to 4 in 4.

Any news on Walker Wildie and Waine?

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Waine just missed out to Moore (I think) at London according to an ex Director of Rugby. Wildie hopefully will have recovered from his brother’s nuptials. I’d give Walker a run out to build up his fitness. Smith might get a run if he’s recovered from flu. No disrespect and we all know about banana skins but we should have too much power and pace for the Rams who’s last three games (all wins) have been close against Keighley and Hunslet ( though wins nevertheless) and West Hull in the Cup. I’m assuming that Alan Kilshaw is acting Head Coach for the foreseeable. Oldham by 12. 

[sheddingswasus]

Waine was fit but was  18th man. Walker wasn’t risked and Willie was at his brothers wedding 

[Bobbos]

Any news on if they're running a coach again for this game?

[shrewsbury roughyed]

3 minutes ago, sheddingswasus said:

Waine was fit but was  18th man. Walker wasn’t risked and Willie was at his brothers wedding 

I’m resisting the temptation to make a comment about willie at a wedding as I know we’re far too sophisticated to stoop so low.

[wroteforluck87]

Three tickets bought for me & my two kids..

The BP fiasco won't be resolved any time soon but until then we've got to get behind this team haven't we..

come on the roughyeds

[Crown Flatter]

On 03/02/2026 at 12:25, shrewsbury roughyed said:

Waine just missed out to Moore (I think) at London according to an ex Director of Rugby. Wildie hopefully will have recovered from his brother’s nuptials. I’d give Walker a run out to build up his fitness. Smith might get a run if he’s recovered from flu. No disrespect and we all know about banana skins but we should have too much power and pace for the Rams who’s last three games (all wins) have been close against Keighley and Hunslet ( though wins nevertheless) and West Hull in the Cup. I’m assuming that Alan Kilshaw is acting Head Coach for the foreseeable. Oldham by 12. 

Your forecast is a bit conservative in my mind. We have only played teams of a similar standard and struggled for the victories. It’ll be more like 36.

[Bedford Roughyed]

 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

1 hour ago, Crown Flatter said:

Your forecast is a bit conservative in my mind. We have only played teams of a similar standard and struggled for the victories. It’ll be more like 36.

I hope so!

[coolie]

Should be a victory for your lads, bridge too far for us I'm afraid 

Need some big lads 

Oldham by 18+

[RoytonRoughyed83]

After all the rubbish of the last few weeks be nice to get some Rugby played. Fingers crossed for a win and then a draw the whole town can get behind. 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

O’Keefe and Lannon out injured. Jack walker and Sam Littler back in the 21 man squad. I think Morgan Smith will play if he’s recovered from flu. And also Walker will be given a run to develop his match fitness. 

[Bedford Roughyed]

 

[m brooksy]

I'd go Walker, Nisbet, Davies, Bibby, Dixon, Dean, Drinky, Ted, Wildie, Farnworth, Ashurst, Moore, Purcell. subs: Geyer, Makin, Milner, Waine.

Wouldn't mind seeing Littler get a run out as once we get going in the season proper it's going to be difficult to find him gametime. Would drop Ormonroyd, simply not doing enough. Purcell has forced Milner out of the starting team for me with 3 excellent performances in a row.

Oldham by 18

[tandle]

wheres joss drinkwater.

[herbie]

48 minutes ago, tandle said:

wheres joss drinkwater.

In the squad. Number 23? 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

1 hour ago, m brooksy said:

I'd go Walker, Nisbet, Davies, Bibby, Dixon, Dean, Drinky, Ted, Wildie, Farnworth, Ashurst, Moore, Purcell. subs: Geyer, Makin, Milner, Waine.

Wouldn't mind seeing Littler get a run out as once we get going in the season proper it's going to be difficult to find him gametime. Would drop Ormonroyd, simply not doing enough. Purcell has forced Milner out of the starting team for me with 3 excellent performances in a row.

Oldham by 18

I would agree re Jack Ormondroyd. Lots of tackles but very little penetration tbh. Milner I think he’ll save for the bigger matches-no disrespect to Dewsbury - for his experience and leadership. But as you say, Purcell more than worth a starting place.

[Bert Street]

This game could well be an indication of the morale in the club.

[shrewsbury roughyed]

15 minutes ago, Bert Street said:

This game could well be an indication of the morale in the club.

From listening to Alan Kilshaw & Jake Bibby on Roughyeds’ TV, plus the photos from the training sessions it all looks amazingly positive from the playing side, unless they’re very very good actors. All the uncertainty must affect them, you’d think. Probably be a relief to actually get on the pitch. 

[tandle]

1 hour ago, herbie said:

In the squad. Number 23? 

herbie cant see him in the squad on here.

perhaps saving him for widnes.

[Bedford Roughyed]

1 minute ago, tandle said:

herbie cant see him in the squad on here.

perhaps saving him for widnes.

He’s in the squad I posted just towards the bottom.

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Hasn’t Luke Nelmes gone to Dewsbury? He always worked hard for us. And Paul Sykes is still playing! At 44! Unbelievable! 

[tandle]

52 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said:

He’s in the squad I posted just towards the bottom.

thanks bedford, i have got my computer rigged to my tele.

didnt have the full picture on solved.

[Happyed]

Gutted to miss this one. I think we’ll see waine and Moore getting some minutes. Be nice for littler to see a run out also.

I'm also feeling positive about killer taking charge. Aggressive in defence and expansive in attack Uptheyeds

 

 

 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Off the subject but Nene MacDonald starting for Saints tonight.