"I never knew there were so many Fax fans"

Were the words my 12 year old son said to me just before kick off. I'd already spotted him just looking around taking it all in. On the way out my youngest, who is 10, stated that it was the loudest game he had ever been to.

My two boys only real association with Halifax is me yet they have both become Fax fans true and proper over the last couple of years. I wanted to win for many reasons yesterday but one of them was for the boys, I want them to experience the sheer joy of winning and being part of that whole group hysteria. Sadly it wasn't to be but it will come.

Today I found myself a little emotional at times. Not because we lost - I have no problem there because we lost like men. I'm sad because yesterday was like the old days. A huge Fax following, the great atmosphere, the colour and excitement. the edge of the seat white knuckle ride.

We are one of the finest clubs in the world and we belong at the top of the pile. Super League is worse off without us

We have the box ticked now but we want our Fax back and that means more big days like yesterday because that's what will get the crowds coming back.

Yesterday wasn't the end ...... its only the beginning!

It's nice to see a postive posting for once, ghostie. I too agree, yesterday was a splendid experience, one not even present in the '98 season and the early 90s when we had Preston, Austin et al. The last feeling I experienced like yesterday was the 80s in the Chris Anderson era, when ... despite whatever the result was ... we all just seemed relaxed and enjoyed the ride. I've never felt as confident about this club for a long long time. Well done to all those who have worked so hard to get the club on the up again, and long may it continue.

I saw one bloke with a 1987 ski jacket - remember the ones - white half, blue half? He also had an old fashioned rattler - of the wooden variety. Great stuff.

Certainly a good experience that needs to replicated more often!!!

Lets hope people get buying season tickets this week. Shame we didn't win as it wouldve created a feel good factor which should've led to people buying season tickets. However I still feel good about our team and hope plenty of others do and get a season ticket bought.

Splendid post ghost. That has made me feel better. I've been disconsolate since full time yesterday. But the whole experience was enjoyable, like nothing before. I've waited 20 years for it...and want more.

So I have my season ticket order and cashfax application ready to send... We do belong in the big time, yesterday made me realise it. It won't be 20 years between drinks again.

This made me smile. All 3 of mine are girls and they, rather go shopping but they are sympathetic when we lose cos they know what it means to me. My youngest grandson gives me hope though he,s only 3 but one day he,ll play for my team.



My son inlaw used to but like I said to him he should have played for Wigan.



Chuffed for you.Be proud of your lads I,m sure you are.

Top post mate.
I felt for my lad as I have had the pleasure of seeing us win trophies, he hasn't - YET.

As you say it will come.

just need all those that went to warrington to start coming to the shay.

I wasnt at the game as a little too far away but I can relate to everything in Scratchin's post.

When I started following Fax in the late 70's it was the atmosphere and the group fever which really hooked me. Those were up and down times, but still there was raw emotion in the crowd at every game. I have to say that died off a lot when SL took a hold and only seems to be coming back now. Before I left for Aus I saw it reappear on and off at a few games, but with the entertainment on offer now you would have to be dead not to get drawn in. Its the hardcore of support that reignite this emotion and you lot need to take a great deal of credit for this.

Deep down I get a feeling the final, irrespective of the result will draw in a lot more people next season. Dont be surprised if we are around the 3k average attendance next year on the back of this and with the signings. I really do believe that big Stan will be a helluva draw card next year. Despite a poop weekend (both Fax and Parra losing) it feels great to be a Fax fan !

Also saw fans i had not seen since wembley 87 and 88 defo need them returning to more games.

To be fair Tony I think I have only ever made one negative post and I pretty much retracted that anyway once I'd calmed down. I admit that it was a major blow out though!

You're right - sunday was like the old days (80's) which was when many of us on here fell in love with Fax. Sunday should be the start of the next generation. Some great photos on the worrier website with kids wearing the colours and having a great time following Fax. Combine this with a better squad next year, completed ground and the clubs community work and the future is bright. Or to coin a phrase "The future is blue & white"

I did not go like fax Missionary as couldnt get a flight or time off work to come. However it was great to see the masses of fax fans-something the Sky team mentioned and the noise they made. We lost over 80 minutes but I feel we have won something more important to some degree-People wanting to be involved watching Fax. What the club and us all really need to do is follow up on that interest and make following Fax a habit not just something to do when we get to a final.

My first game was the Cup Semi against Hull KR when I was 6. My father a sports fan rather than a Rugby League fan took me to other games at Desbury, Huddersfield etc after I kept pestering him. I then went to games alone as a teenager going on the Yorkshire Gold Rider bus when we would take 3000+. The M62 was full of Fax fans with blue and white merchandise flying around. The town was full of just Rugby League and Fax and everybody was so proud. I believe that them days will come-despite the RFL playing silly buggers. We just need to have some success like on sunday even if we do lose in a final to re create the passion that we once had in the town.

This is the time now that if we have signed players or got players re-signed then lets get it out in the open.. Cash in on the fact that Fax is on everyones tongue in the town at the moment and cash in on the marketability of being in a final and signing new players so we could go 1 further and win it next year..

Agreed, lets keep people positive and excited and announce our new signings and sponsorship ASAP.

Spoke to 2 people at work today who are talking about gettin season tickets for next season and they've never had them before.

Agree 100% Lets get things announced now while we are still fresh in peoples minds

Agree to a point

You have to remember that some players will not be offered new deals and they need to be informed privately and with respect for their service to the club this year (and prior years in some cases) before the club announce their replacements

For example: If Brannigan is coming that may well mean no deal for Govin. Gov deserves to hear that first hand rather than in the papers and not 2 days after running his blood to water in a Grand Final. Note this is an example not a rumour!

Likewise sponsorship deals can only be announced as previous deals expire.

There will be plenty to smile about coming out of the Shay over the coming weeks but things have to follow a natural order.

Patience is a virgin

cracking post that SSG...

i havent been on here since the final whistle sunday....

but i like afew by the sounds of it feel like the club have gained everything, lost nothing from sunday..

it was unbelievable with the support at wire...the noise was awsome...and i think that it definatley shows we need to back in the big time...i feel it will come..we just need to keep building.

some great signing already on the books for next year..and hopefully more to come.

personally i wont be watching fax next year, as im moving to se asia for a while, and am absolutly gutted as i can realy see halifax rlfc kicking on and doing something really special in next few season....

se asia or the town of halifax...se asia
se asia or halifax rlfc....fax without a doubt!

what a club...great fans..soon to be great ground...and a great future!
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good to know another main shirt sponsor already lined up for 2011 to follow on from halifax insurance though.