Game 3 - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:38 pm  

The match up in Cumbria will be officiated by Chris Leatherbarrow. Shouldn't be a problem if we play up to the standard we showed against London. Well and truly got egg on my face after I predicted a Broncos victory!

John Davies could play his first game for the Eagles this weekend, according to Tubbs. Hope to see a few of you up at The Recre.

Prediction - Sheffield 34-10 Whitehaven

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:58 pm  

DannytheEagle wrote:

Well and truly got egg on my face after I predicted a Broncos victory!

I am just pleased your later match report finally acknowledged Michael Knowles was the expert kicker-through (through-kicker?) for the final try,wonderfully executed by Scott Turner.

The gluepot of a pitch,with it's history for flooding,may have to be considered for this game;as will the likelihood of dual reg and loan players,as well as the home players trying to impress a potential new coach - either one of the 2 in place or another to be announced soon.

Hopeful of the first victory from the 2 long schleps to Cumbria in a fortnight. ( With a top 4 battle in between - Happy Days! )

#JoinTheJourney.

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:13 pm  

Angelic Cynic wrote:

I am just pleased your later match report finally acknowledged Michael Knowles was the expert kicker-through (through-kicker?) for the final try,wonderfully executed by Scott Turner.

Have to credit Nicola, the marketing manager, for editing the match report I sent to the club. I was too busy somersaulting around the press box as the hooter sounded to notice who the kicker was!

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:03 pm  

Preview for Sunday's game - http://wp.me/p3JxPK-vm As always, feedback is appreciated!

Preview for Sunday's game - http://wp.me/p3JxPK-vm As always, feedback is appreciated!

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:22 pm  

Glad you asked for feedback - I like your reports and reviews - but (just a small one ) the previews aren't very previewing - more a review - if you have some inside information it would be good to know if there any team changes planned etc - maybe guessing what tactics might be - dont worry we (well at least I) would blame you if you get it wrong - but please keep it up - its a good read.

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:48 pm  

westridingeagle wrote:

Glad you asked for feedback - I like your reports and reviews - but (just a small one ) the previews aren't very previewing - more a review - if you have some inside information it would be good to know if there any team changes planned etc - maybe guessing what tactics might be - dont worry we (well at least I) would blame you if you get it wrong - but please keep it up - its a good read.

Sorry, I disagree.

If we get inside information so does the opposition!

Please keep the Eagles cards close to your chest until 90 minutes before kick off.

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:29 pm  

DannytheEagle wrote: Preview for Sunday's game - http://wp.me/p3JxPK-vm As always, feedback is appreciated! I think you are doing this deliberately now,Danny.( Unless you are working too hard!) Your deliberate mistake is writing Leigh Centurions,where it should read Bradford Bulls. Will you be continuing your little testers? If so,is there a reward?

DannytheEagle wrote: Preview for Sunday's game - http://wp.me/p3JxPK-vm As always, feedback is appreciated! I think you are doing this deliberately now,Danny.( Unless you are working too hard!) Your deliberate mistake is writing Leigh Centurions,where it should read Bradford Bulls. Will you be continuing your little testers? If so,is there a reward?

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:39 pm  

Angelic Cynic wrote:

I think you are doing this deliberately now,Danny.( Unless you are working too hard!)

Your deliberate mistake is writing Leigh Centurions,where it should read Bradford Bulls.

Will you be continuing your little testers? If so,is there a reward?

Ha, somebody got there before you on Facebook but thank you anyway as it has now been amended.

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:47 pm  

westridingeagle wrote:

Glad you asked for feedback - I like your reports and reviews - but (just a small one ) the previews aren't very previewing - more a review - if you have some inside information it would be good to know if there any team changes planned etc - maybe guessing what tactics might be - dont worry we (well at least I) would blame you if you get it wrong - but please keep it up - its a good read.

Thanks westridingeagle, I do get where you're coming from with the 'previews not very previewing.' Unfortunately, I don't have access to interviews with Tubbs so I don't have any team information. As you know, I go over the previous game and talk about who did what and so forth. I am thinking of doing a 'key battle' feature in the blog, a one v one that could prove to be very interesting, and maybe pivotal in the match. So for the upcoming Haven fixture I could say Dave Allen v Michael Knowles in the second row and then talk about what they bring to their respective teams.

Thanks again!

Re: Game Three - Whitehaven Away : Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:53 am  

That might be a good plan - sorry I thought you were closer to the man! No I don't think we should give the game plan away - speculation on both sides was what I was thinking - eg " Rob Worr - might be a hooker for this match" Lol