: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:31 pm  

I think the Chairman of Barrow is doing a great job in bulling the match up. He's paying the players wages so has every right to lambast them. In a brave move - his comments about Matt Calland can only serve to gee up his players if they get on board. It could also have the adverse effect in winding Calland up too. I like it. Fighting talk from a colourful Chairman. Bring it on !

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:53 pm  

Wonder which whistle happy blower we will have on Sunday. Ive checked the RFL's website & it's still only showing last weeks appointments. I can hazard a guess, Hicks or Childs!

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:17 pm  

littlerich wrote:

I think the Chairman of Barrow is doing a great job in bulling the match up. He's paying the players wages so has every right to lambast them. In a brave move - his comments about Matt Calland can only serve to gee up his players if they get on board. It could also have the adverse effect in winding Calland up too. I like it. Fighting talk from a colourful Chairman. Bring it on !

Totally agree, he's paying the wages he's got every right to say what he wans. Time will tell if it proves a wise move going public with his feelings though.

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:17 pm  

Its about time someone said something about us to fire us up. We need to show them who really is the best team in the league this week. If we play anything like we can i expect another comfortable victory against them.

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:27 pm  

littlerich wrote:

I think the Chairman of Barrow is doing a great job in bulling the match up. He's paying the players wages so has every right to lambast them. In a brave move - his comments about Matt Calland can only serve to gee up his players if they get on board. It could also have the adverse effect in winding Calland up too. I like it. Fighting talk from a colourful Chairman. Bring it on !

Bang on there mate.

Broadbent is the first to point fingers behind the sticks when tries are conceded, so I don't think he'd have any problem at all with Des' comments. A lot is very much tongue in cheek with Des and he must be doing a lot right - we've been in the top 2 for most of the season.

I think players need have their cards marked sometimes and personally have no problem at all with his comments. The players are being paid to perform to their best and like any other job, your boss has the right to say something if you are under-performing.

I liken his comments to Don King selling seats for a prize fight. The game has too few characters these days.

He's right about Calland though

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:29 pm  

Very tough test
Halifax 32-24 Barrow
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: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:31 pm  

SRC wrote:

He's right about Calland though

Only if his players come away with a victory

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:50 pm  

I think we'll be well up for this one though ..... http://www.nwemail.co.uk/raiders/news/r ... rPath=home Your chairman is John Wright and I claim my ten pounds

I think we'll be well up for this one though ..... http://www.nwemail.co.uk/raiders/news/r ... rPath=home Your chairman is John Wright and I claim my ten pounds

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:16 pm  

close game but fax by ten.

Halifax to win against Barrow,but close encounter. : Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:34 pm  

Close game this on the cards,Barrow are a good side but were lucky to come away with the win against Dewsbury.This was the fright they needed to keep them on track just like Halifax got against Sheffield.Halifax have a few injury problems with a wrist injury to Matt James and a head injury to Bob Beswick which needed stitching after the game.

My Prediction

Halifax 32
Barrow 18

MOM Beswick

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