Bit of banana skin this. Widnes seem to be in absolute turmoil at the minute. Struggling for form and players, with no incomings but plenty of outgoings. They could be spirited, backs against the wall effort, or a team who's morale is on the floor and we put them to the sword

They put on a great effort against Toulouse, the danger for us is with how easy Keighley were, we try and score off every play and don't get in the grind. Go set for set, and I think we'll have too much quality do them.

I think this is trickier than people think. That response to Kear getting sacked against Toulouse was definitely a step in the right direction for them. Playing teams that have just sacked a coach is always tough. Also, we have Baldwinson out, England starts his 2 game ban and no Thompson now.

I hope Baitieri gets to make his long awaited debut as we need forwards and I guess it remains to be seen whether Holmes is fit to come back in, but Wynne did very well at the weekend if he isn't fit.

This is a typical game where previos Bulls teams would underestimate the opposition and come away with our backsides slapped. I'm confident we will see a much better Widnes side than recent form might suggest.

Not helped by it being on a Monday evening and the other side of the pennines for our PT players. I've no doubt it will be another very tough test.

I'd give Holmes another game rather than risk him. Same side as Sunday except for Appo starting at loose forward and Foster and Baltieri on the bench, if he's fit. If not give Turgit a run out.

is Turgut even at the club anymore he Dosent even feature in the reserves

1: Wynne
2: Blackmore
3: Arundel
4: Gill
5: Taufua
6: Patton
7: Gaskell
8: Matongo
9: Lilley
10: Lawrence
11: Butler
12: Wallace
13: Appo

14: Segeyaro
15: Baitieri
16: Scurr
17: Foster

I wouldn't be surprised if he followed Dunning to Midland Hurricanes for more game time.

Bit hard to play when your injured

Wonder if the couple of new faces will get the deals done in time to play this week or if we will have to wait till Whitehaven the week after

I can't see it, times running out to get them registered. I still think bulls to win by 8.

Want to share something with the class?

Weve lost 4 forwards in just over a week with only 1 coming in and he hasnt played for at least a month. Throw in a suspension we are really really light in the pack. Fairly obvious whats coming.
At least 1more middle and a second row needed urgently, and are on their way all being well.

Ino they have held convos I didn’t realise anything had been signed

Greenwood said to Mick that he doesn't expect anyone to come in this week. Unless it's a smokescreen tactic, but I can't see it to be honest.

I've heard one more middle and a second-row are on their way, but not in time for Widnes.

Loan or permanent?

Thats what im hearing as well. If the names are correct then its certainly going to cause some ripples.

Possible another old head in the outside backs but im lead to believe that one its a little further away from being done

Old head in the outside backs?? Welcome back Richie Mathers. The cheque book is well and truly open

Jayden Myers has signed a new 2 year contract. Brilliant news!

it really is! Great getting your big experienced player but massive to have younger ones to soak it all in!

I watch quite a bit of academy level rugby and a bit of reserves when i can. Ive seen Jayden progress the last couple.of years and believe me the lad has what it takes to 'make it'.

Often lads come up through the system and everyone automatically assumes they will become a superstar but in reality the majority play half a dozen games at most then drift down the leagues or out of the game.
If Jayden keeps his head down and out of bother he wont fall in to that catergory. Bags of potential who ill back to go on and have a good career in the game.

Well I thought the games he played against Batley and Fax he didn't do too bad at all, he was one of the better players. However, the team collectively in those games weren't up to it.

Squad news for Monday
Think the team almost picks itself not many options especially forwards.

Wynne
Blackmore
Arundel
Gill
Taufua
Gaskill
Patton
Matongo
Lilley
Lawrence
Butler
Wallace
Baitieri

Segeyaro
Appo
Scurr
Foster

Jowitt and Flanagan, Foggin -Johnstone, Myers to miss out.

Taufua signing has helped the go forward a fair bit so we don't feel the loss of a prop quite as much.

With London beating Toulouse this becomes an even more intriguing game. Obviously the Broncos have narrowed the gap to the top 6 (I actually think they'll make the play-offs) so important we don't slip up and get dragged into the dog fight to make the play-offs.

Equally a win puts us 1 point behind Toulouse and second spot becoming wide open.