Celtic : Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:21 am  

I am a bit unsure about this one? Could it be a?

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:35 am  

I have to say, with the way things are looking i am not confident at all about this one

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:43 am  

Nah. Cas by 16

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:45 am  

I'm sure every team taht play at Bridgend will feel the same. However I feel that we will be good if Evans, Feather, Jones and maybe Ferres are back. Even without we should still have enough to beat Celtic. The team is proving that they travel well and if we get a dry day we should win comfortably. Hopefully my 17 would be;

1. Goldy
2. Owens
3. Shenton
4. Evans
5 Dixo
6. Chase
7. Sherwin
8. Sarge
9. Netherton
10. Higgins
11. Jones
12. Famunina
13. Westerman

14. Wainwright
15. Clayton
16. Boyle
17. Ferres/Massey

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:46 am  

I'd rest Westerman personally. Didn't it used to be in the rules that you couldn't play for 2 weeks after a knockout or have I just made that up?

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:53 am  

I'd rest Westy whatever. Not worth the risk in rushing him back whatsoever.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:03 pm  

I don't have a good feeling about this game at all at the moment.

Obviously Huby, Hudson, Widders and Ferres are all out, as should be Westerman regardless of his admirable enthusiasm and determination to get back on the field.

The returns of Jones and Evans will be a definite boost, in particular with a few forwards out - we really need Jones to stand up and be counted - his work rate could make all the difference in addition to providing a lift for the rest of the pack.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:42 pm  

Gazemous wrote:

I'd rest Westerman personally. Didn't it used to be in the rules that you couldn't play for 2 weeks after a knockout or have I just made that up?

That used to be the ruling.

Now all players take a "head test" at the start of the season. After a knockout they need to retake the test and be within a certain % of their benchmark score before they can resume playing.

I agree he should be stood down for a couple of weeks. His welfare should come first.

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:54 pm  

StuMain wrote:

That used to be the ruling.

Now all players take a "head test" at the start of the season. After a knockout they need to retake the test and be within a certain % of their benchmark score before they can resume playing.

I agree he should be stood down for a couple of weeks. His welfare should come first.

Wigan must be scared stiff every time Gareth Hock takes a tackle!
He could be out for the season!

: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:03 pm  

It was discussed on the Superleague show earlier in the year. Robbie Paul voiced the opinion that he's concerned for the players that don't pass the test in the first place!