I think a Flanagan special is a "Squirrel Grip".

Having a good old rummage of the meat and 2 veg.

Decent, levelled the offender then landed reasonable shots on three of four more before Hallas could drag him away. Even when the side were separated the the match official were talking he was still simmering.

Sounds like we're starting to play some better rugby. The 2nd half fades remain a concern but maybe we're on the right track?

Away at Widnes on 2nd June the away at Fev on 6th June. Then we're away at Sheffield on 12th June - who plans these fixture lists? No home game for over a month when we play Dewsbury on 26th June (when I'm away). Don't fancy the game at home to Leigh on 3rd July so looks like I'll not be at Odsal until we play London on 16th July!

I think the encouraging thing was that yes, we faded, but it wasn't as terminal as it usually is. They regrouped and scored again. A month or so ago it would probably have been a close thing.

Hopefully it's not a false dawn, but sounds encouraging.

Yes an actual enjoyable game with a win at Odsal and some good rugby league played. We looked very good in that first half, carving them open and we marshalled them well in defence so credit where credit is due.

For a full time outfit, I was surprised by Newcastle’s performance although their fans were calling for the coach to go which might explain things. I’d like to think the amount of dropped ball was down to our good defence.

Some shoots of recovery. Concerns over the drop off in fitness / concentration second half but as someone said we snapped out of it before it was fatal.

Keep building away quietly and give us something to turn up for aswell as a new name on the coaches door

Speaking of fixtures, does anyone know why there us a week off after the Sheff away game on 12th June. We dont play Dewsbury at home till the 26th. No fixture on the 19th. Am i being thick and missing something glaringly obvious?

I wondered that myself (the reason for the gap not the thickness obvs).

It is a mid - season international break.However,Jake Webster has fitted in a Testimonial game at Keighley on Saturday 18th June.
Some quality,former international, players turning out for him.

Nige has forsworn the biscuits for a fortnight and, with the savings, is re-laying the Odsal pitch?

If he forgoes the Spicy Cottage in Wibsey for a couple of months we can finally build the 'Wembley of the North'

Holroyd got a 10 match ban for punching. We’re not seeing him for a bit. Also the Leeds forum says Mustapha got sent off in a reserves game so he might miss a few as well

TEN GAMES!

Haven't seen it but it was suggested on here that it was in retaliation for a "low grab". Did the aggressor cop a ban as well as a mitt full?

You are defo not the RFL's favourites as so many other Yorkshire clubs like to suggest you are.

Bongser thought that (after [isine die[/i became legally iffy) nine games was max. Please educate him.

Good luck against The Vikings.

10 games, you could argue maybe harsh (but he's only himself to blame) but I'm stunned Shorrocks only got half the punishment for the punch to the back of the head, which is far more dangerous IMO

They have to appeal that surely? YEah he lost his tin spectacularly but there's mitigation. Same punishment as punching an unconscious play on teh floor in a Grand Final? Stinks

10 games that he will miss for l***s so who cares. I would have been more than happy for it to be 15 to be honest

10 games is way over the top. Yes he sent and landed a few but we’ve seen much worse get a lesser punishment. Has he got a bad record or something?

Was it as bad as the Will Pryce spear tackle? I didn't think so. Seems OTT.

Dick end


You clearly have a short memory that it was Leeds who tried to help you out when you were going bust and have recently loaned you players that you were desperate for.

They are not going to appeal.

You'll be referring to Flower effectively ending a player's career due to ongoing concussion issues. Thought Flower got a time penalty rather than games but Bongser is usually wrong. Most of that time ticked by in close season because he played for Wiggin.

Take Bongser's word for it or search his posts from the time, but was against Leigh signing him - and much good did he do us anyway.

10 games for punching is mental. Wonder if he got 5 games for each player he laid out.

I understand the need to protect the players but the game has honestly gone soft. Punching like Holroyd did should be 4 game maximum. But that cowardly shot from behind should be 8 at least. Honestly can’t believe Holroyd warrants a ban the same as a spear tackle or the Flower/Hohaia incident. Madness.

I was talking to a Referee at the W/E who sent an U15 Player off recently for throwing one Punch he received 5 matches + 5 Suspended he said the RFL are really clamping down at all levels

10 games is a joke for someone who does not have a bad record.
Previous bans this season for a 1 on 1 punch up got 5 games and like you have already said Pryce`s spear tackle got the same as Tom.
What is more galling is the fact Leeds did not appeal the ban yet appealed the Bentley one earlier in the season that got increased when most felt he deserved what he got at the time.