Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:06 pm  

I am relatively optimistic & think we are different from last year. I think we have several better players & an improved attitude. In addition ... we are not playing Wigan.

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:15 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Should it be though? Or is it just a home game vs Salford that we are perfectly capable of winning?

However, I do get what you mean. The jury is out on whether the squad has developed a backbone under Burgess.

You’d expect a home game against a Salford team made up of journeymen, Wire would have enough quality on the park to get the two points.. but Rowley is a very good coach who gets his team up for it, and whilst Wire might be wallowing in self doubt and lack of confidence after last weekend.. you just know Rowley will be into his players too exploit any weaknesses that this Wire team have shown in the past.

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 12:50 pm  

Bobby Digital wrote:

Barring Fitzgibbon.. any other changes I wouldn’t take the risk with this Salford game. Especially with top 6 been so tight on points, dropping points could see Wire tumbling down the table.

Wood (if fit) for Bullock. Bullock can reflect on his stupid wembley penalties.

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 1:22 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Wood (if fit) for Bullock. Bullock can reflect on his stupid wembley penalties.

It's strange what you miss in a game. I can't remember them. How many? What for?

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 2:12 pm  

Smiffy27 wrote: It's strange what you miss in a game. I can't remember them. How many? What for? One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most.

Smiffy27 wrote: It's strange what you miss in a game. I can't remember them. How many? What for? One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most.

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 2:25 pm  

Wires71 wrote: One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most. Completely agree.

Wires71 wrote: One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most. Completely agree.

Re: Squad for Salford : Thu Jun 13, 2024 8:14 pm  

Wires71 wrote: One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most. Thanks for that. I think Sam will have a word & pick him.

Wires71 wrote: One was for a high tackle when we had Wigan under pressure in their 20 on 37 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=2939 One was for an absolutely brainless holding down tackle when we again had Wigan under pressure in their 15 on 42 mins. https://youtu.be/zgXCD1Kz_4Q?t=3635 Both times we had Wigan having to come out from deep after a promising attack for us. I was all for giving Bullock a chance to claim a bench spot going forward but he just loses focus and concentration when it is needed most. Thanks for that. I think Sam will have a word & pick him.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:52 am  

Wire by a clear 20 for me, I think we're a different animal this year. (Plus, if the players really do like Burgess as much as we hear they do, then they owe him a big performance after that shambolic one last week - he isn't going to sign an extension if he doesn't think they're listening to him).

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:15 am  

When we play Salford we play like we played at Wembley, I hope its different tonight but I cant think it will be

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:16 am  

When we play Salford we play like we played at Wembley, I hope its different tonight but I cant think it will be