Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:57 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

Often came out for the second half with a fag cupped in his hand!

At Warrington on the Bank Holiday Monday after the Wembley Widnes draw, he came out with a cigar. He passed it to Arthur Bunting as he took the field. Arthur lit it for him as he came off at half-time and passed him it back. He had a blinder.

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:26 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

I guess a broken hand if confirmed by the scans would mean six weeks out.

Could now be 3 or 4 weeks, pain thresholds permitting.

So, optimistically, 1 or 2 matches.

[Chris71]

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:33 pm  

ccs wrote: ComeOnYouUll wrote: I guess a broken hand if confirmed by the scans would mean six weeks out. Could now be 3 or 4 weeks, pain thresholds permitting. Jake to miss around a month due to a fractured hand and will likely only miss a couple of games according the BH more on it here

ccs wrote: ComeOnYouUll wrote: I guess a broken hand if confirmed by the scans would mean six weeks out. Could now be 3 or 4 weeks, pain thresholds permitting. Jake to miss around a month due to a fractured hand and will likely only miss a couple of games according the BH more on it here

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:35 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

Jakes boxing training doesn’t seem to have helped, why risk the best hands in the business, thought Fash & Houghton were outstanding, leading a very young side against an almost complete Leeds outfit, understandably as it was men against boys, some very good experience and lessons will be learned by the likes of Walker and Litten etc.

An excellent turn out from the old faithful, showing their appreciation for Toms endeavours for us, he’s a really cool guy, and an ambassador for the game, Schofield could learn a lot from this young man.

I believe this season we’re going to have to grow into it, no point in being to despondent, it is what it is, and some valuable experience will be gained by others.

I agree Rider its going to be half a season for us but fans wont pay to see that.Opening games with positive results are important especially for fans to buy into the wave.Realistically if we do go 0/3 or four not only does player confidence go but so do the fans.
Fash and Brown worked hard yesterday but teams are not going to be shaking in their boots coming up against Bowden,Fash and Brown in our front row.
We also have no credible back up at half back.McNamara had a chance to shine yesterday with another pre season training behind him but is far too slow and if he stays with the club will end up at nine.
Hodgson is doing it tough with all the injuries to key players but the club need to go out into the loan market for at least a front row with some size.

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:40 pm  

ccs wrote:

Could now be 3 or 4 weeks, pain thresholds permitting.

So, optimistically, 1 or 2 matches.

I'll take that!

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:03 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

Often came out for the second half with a fag cupped in his hand!

Often went over to the Threepennies to cadge a fag whilst a goal kick was being taken, would often turn up for Saturday games with fish and chips from Crimlis's and sit and eat them in the changing rooms before the game as well. Dane O'Hara even wrote letters home about him starting "You'll never believe it but .... What a character and yet what a player!!!!

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:54 pm  

Chris71 wrote: Jake to miss around a month due to a fractured hand and will likely only miss a couple of games according the BH more on it here A collective sigh of relief!

Chris71 wrote: Jake to miss around a month due to a fractured hand and will likely only miss a couple of games according the BH more on it here A collective sigh of relief!

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 5:55 pm  

bonaire wrote:

I agree Rider its going to be half a season for us but fans wont pay to see that.Opening games with positive results are important especially for fans to buy into the wave.Realistically if we do go 0/3 or four not only does player confidence go but so do the fans.
Fash and Brown worked hard yesterday but teams are not going to be shaking in their boots coming up against Bowden,Fash and Brown in our front row.
We also have no credible back up at half back.McNamara had a chance to shine yesterday with another pre season training behind him but is far too slow and if he stays with the club will end up at nine.
Hodgson is doing it tough with all the injuries to key players but the club need to go out into the loan market for at least a front row with some size.

I’ve already paid, among thousands of others, it’s a labour of love watching your own team, you carry on believing, hoping, wishing, it’ll wear you down, but give you so much pleasure, and just sometimes give you moments to remember forever.

A bit harsh on Macca, Gale missing half the game, and up against two very experienced Australian halves Sezer & Austin, behind a pack very much dominated.

[Chris71]

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:15 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

bonaire wrote:

I agree Rider its going to be half a season for us but fans wont pay to see that.Opening games with positive results are important especially for fans to buy into the wave.Realistically if we do go 0/3 or four not only does player confidence go but so do the fans.
Fash and Brown worked hard yesterday but teams are not going to be shaking in their boots coming up against Bowden,Fash and Brown in our front row.
We also have no credible back up at half back.McNamara had a chance to shine yesterday with another pre season training behind him but is far too slow and if he stays with the club will end up at nine.
Hodgson is doing it tough with all the injuries to key players but the club need to go out into the loan market for at least a front row with some size.

I’ve already paid, among thousands of others, it’s a labour of love watching your own team, you carry on believing, hoping, wishing, it’ll wear you down, but give you so much pleasure, and just sometimes give you moments to remember forever.

A bit harsh on Macca, Gale missing half the game, and up against two very experienced Australian halves Sezer & Austin, behind a pack very much dominated.

Some fair and valid points made in both posts. Have to say on McNamara I agree with both of you in that as Bonaire said he didn’t exactly shine out there yesterday, his kicking wasn’t the greatest when lumping in the air to far giving Leeds restart on the 20 instead of being a little smarter or clinical. That said as you say Rider without Gale or any other recognised hb to partner him and pretty much no forwards he was always going to struggle and dare say even the most experienced HB’s would under those circumstances. Thought Gale when he was on looked the best HB out there and it’s a positive move forward for us having his guile and tactical ability hopefully we can keep him fit.

Re: Pre Season : Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:59 pm  

At some point questions have to be asked about our recovery/fatigue management with this level of injury especially before a ball has been kicked in anger. A situation this dire can’t be chalked up to bad luck. Long season ahead.