I am a bit unsure about this one? Could it be a?

I have to say, with the way things are looking i am not confident at all about this one

Nah. Cas by 16

I'm sure every team taht play at Bridgend will feel the same. However I feel that we will be good if Evans, Feather, Jones and maybe Ferres are back. Even without we should still have enough to beat Celtic. The team is proving that they travel well and if we get a dry day we should win comfortably. Hopefully my 17 would be;

1. Goldy
2. Owens
3. Shenton
4. Evans
5 Dixo
6. Chase
7. Sherwin
8. Sarge
9. Netherton
10. Higgins
11. Jones
12. Famunina
13. Westerman

14. Wainwright
15. Clayton
16. Boyle
17. Ferres/Massey

I'd rest Westerman personally. Didn't it used to be in the rules that you couldn't play for 2 weeks after a knockout or have I just made that up?

I'd rest Westy whatever. Not worth the risk in rushing him back whatsoever.

I don't have a good feeling about this game at all at the moment.

Obviously Huby, Hudson, Widders and Ferres are all out, as should be Westerman regardless of his admirable enthusiasm and determination to get back on the field.

The returns of Jones and Evans will be a definite boost, in particular with a few forwards out - we really need Jones to stand up and be counted - his work rate could make all the difference in addition to providing a lift for the rest of the pack.

That used to be the ruling.

Now all players take a "head test" at the start of the season. After a knockout they need to retake the test and be within a certain % of their benchmark score before they can resume playing.

I agree he should be stood down for a couple of weeks. His welfare should come first.

Wigan must be scared stiff every time Gareth Hock takes a tackle!
He could be out for the season!

It was discussed on the Superleague show earlier in the year. Robbie Paul voiced the opinion that he's concerned for the players that don't pass the test in the first place!

Well it's going to be you or us, you just know it

tbh i think you will take us.

good luck, enjoy and have a safe journey

I do hope we(royal we) rest Joe,don't wont to see players risk getting another head injury in just a space of a week.(two weeks is fine)icon_beat.gif
Time for Foomainia

to step up.

you get the feeling that Celtic will get a win soon , depends if you take Jekyll or Hyde down to wales

Talking to Goldy last night and he says Widders will be ok for weekend with Jones and Evans and possibly Ferres!

it sure is!

I hope they give Ferres another week, just to make sure. Can't see Westy playing either, I imagine they'll want to ease him in.

I agree this seems like a tricky one - becuase every week that goes past, they get closer to a win!!!

I hope they win a couple actually, starting AFTER Sunday - but the ex-Cas connections there make it more likely they'll get stuck in.

Looks like a banana skin today, but hopefully if we start well and get stuck in - by the end of the game it'll be an easy win!

A lot riding on the weather down there, just ask Saints!

Not that it [ishould[/i matter but:
[urlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2781?count=10&area=Bridgend[/url Looks like it could be raining, if there is a monsoon it plays into their hands.

Big test for the boys to get the job done - the position we aspire to occupy demands we dispatch these types of games with minimum fuss possibly not playing our best - but if we don't get our heads on and respect them - they'll embarrass us!

According to Metcheck, Sunday is going to be light showers, and there's likely to be 0.1 inch of rain, so not that much.

Don't believe the weather forcast, we're watering the pitch as we speak.



Here it is as of 12 noon today, so let the games begin.

How many you lot bringing down?

On the one hand its our first ever game against you guys which will attract alot of fans, on the other hand its a long relitivley expensive trip a week before MM, what more its dissertation time for alot of students.
i would guess a thousand.

Great following.

We'll bring our usual drabble to you probably.

It is my birthday two days after it though so I'll be the paraletic one with the 2nd degree sunburn.

I dont really get your pessimism. I think Celtics will have to wait until they play Bradford for their first win this season