: Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:14 pm  

SRC wrote:

We'll have to agree to disagree I think. We have real strength in depth this year, more than i can remember in the last 20 years.

You may not have heard of some of them, but they're real quality players.

Once less now according to the Barrow board. Their star Fijian isnt coming any more and going to play in France.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:48 pm  

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Widnes 4/1 Gateshead 40/1
Leigh 7/1 Dewsbury 40/1
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: Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:03 am  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

Oldham had a number of players missing as well. Dosnt bode well for Leigh though, what with their result against Oldham.

How do things bode for Leigh now we've turned over Widnes? The score at Barrow was purely down to injuries. We had 11 players out, nine of whom would expect to be in the 17 most weeks. Unfortunately the vast majority were forwards, which is where Barrow are vey strong. Only one player who started in the pack against Barrow started against Widnes last night hence the difference in performance. 2Bobs. Paul Highton, Phil Joseph, Tommy Goulden and Jason Boults all came into the 17, plus Jamie I'Anson wasn't limited to 5 minute spells as at Barrow when he was ill.

Cheers for Boultsy by the way, he's been great for Oldham.

Having seen Barrow and Widnes though I'd have a few bob on Widnes not qualifying for the knockout stages. I'd be suprised if they go to Craven Park and win. The Barrow pack is very strong. That would only leave them with two wins and I don't think that will be enough.