Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:39 pm  

clubfoot fc wrote:

10-5 to fc

6-42 to Rovers

[R.B.A]

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:44 pm  

Given the respective make-up of the 2 squads that will take to the field on sunday a robins win is highly unlikely. Long term though, the experience that the young lads will gain from playing against a Super League side infront of a big crowd will stand them in good stead.
If our kids do pull off a shock the pressure will be straight on Agars shoulders.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:47 pm  

tonylRobin wrote:

the FC fans i work with are making out like its the CC final lol, i have to keep reminding them its only a friendly...

TBF, it is their cup final. They have lost that many times in the real derbies since we gained promotion to Super League, their fans are desperate to see them win....any win. Nine pages on their own board shows how desperate

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:51 pm  

Bertie wrote:

TBF, it is their cup final. They have lost that many times in the real derbies since we gained promotion to Super League, their fans are desperate to see them win....any win. Nine pages on their own board shows how desperate

you do realise there is a ten page thread on this very forum?

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:54 pm  

Bertie wrote:

TBF, it is their cup final. They have lost that many times in the real derbies since we gained promotion to Super League, their fans are desperate to see them win....any win. Nine pages on their own board shows how desperate

I think its the case that both sets of fans have been starved of Rugby for so long that everyone is getting excited for the game onn sunday, and rightly so. it's been a long off season.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:56 pm  

clubfoot fc wrote:

you do realise there is a ten page thread on this very forum?

Concerning predictions for the derby friendly. Please link.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:05 pm  

Bertie wrote:

TBF, it is their cup final. They have lost that many times in the real derbies since we gained promotion to Super League, their fans are desperate to see them win....any win. Nine pages on their own board shows how desperate

You are Cheeky Charlie and I claim my £5

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:09 pm  

Bertie wrote:

Concerning predictions for the derby friendly. Please link.

where is the 9 page thread specifically for friendly derby predictions on our page I@m struggling to find it?

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:11 pm  

barham red wrote:

I just think after the previous 2 seasons that their fanbase is pretty fragile, if you read their board (I know its only a minority) they have hyped up the team so much in the off season that it wouldn't take a lot to bring the house of cards down and they will fall directly on Agar.

I'm not saying this game will have any bearing on the season proper, and to be fair to FC with the turnaround of staff over the close season they will do well to hit the ground running.

I agree with Mild Rover the majority will view it for what it is a hit out and not take too much form it, the hype surronds the fact that it is a Derby and as we know there is nothing friendly about these events, both teams will play for the win.

I do disagree that our fanbase is pretty fragile, we have sold more season passes and we have stuck together through 2 seasons of poo..If things do not go well I suspect our fans may want Agar out, however that will be dealt with if it has to be.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:11 pm  

berrigans bitch wrote:

I agree with Mild Rover the majority will view it for what it is a hit out and not take too much form it, the hype surronds the fact that it is a Derby and as we know there is nothing friendly about these events, both teams will play for the win.

I do disagree that our fanbase is pretty fragile, we have sold more season passes and we have stuck together through 2 seasons of poo..If things do not go well after a few games I suspect our fans may want Agar out, however that will be dealt with if it has to be.