I think we will see some young blood this week (well I hope we do). I think MD didn’t want to throw GF jr, Lawford etc in at a derby and summer bash event broadcast on tv knowing it could be too much for them.

Ho is still on loan

Interestingly, If I remember correctly, Flanagan jr started the season in the academy as a half back. Possibly for 2 games, before he got switched to fullback.

Just because Dunning hadnt said it doesnt mean its not happening

Im hoping that the specialists sees something that wasnt picked up on the scan but as of now hes done for the year.

This season is done I reckon we won't make the top 8 so the pressures off.

Hopefully we'll see Flanagan and Lawford at the weekend. As has been said if you're not going to give a em a try in this game in the middle of an injury crisis then you may as well not bother at all.

If Dunning picks them I'll be there.

Dunning doesn't have 18 fit players in his full squad - Clawson isn't the fitness guy is he?

How does George "Saturday night's all right for fighting" Flanagan get a game let alone every week?

Is that a nickname you've come up with on your own Sal? Surely with George's record you can do better? As for how he gets a game, well according to Dunning "he brings a lot of enthusiasm". You could say that about WW2 Kamikaze pilots as well. In truth he's not our first choice hooker but covers a spell there off the bench.



Clawson hasn't been the fitness guy for over 10 years at least. Looking at some of the players I think Nigel Wright is the dietician.

George "the testicle twister" Flanagan is a liability like Tetevano at Leeds. Unlike Tetevano there isn't a good player deep down inside him. Surprised Kear hasn't tried to poach him - very much his kind of player

What is sad is you see fitter players in the National League - that is a disgrace really.

Flanagan's fitness isn't as bad as some and he's knocking on a bit now too. He's yet to let his discipline get the better of him this season too which makes a welcome change. I think there are more deserving targets.

I’ll give Flanagan his due, this season he has injected a bit of urgency from the bench when we’ve lacked it and shows some passion for the club (which is more than I can say for others).

I’d personally keep him on as a back up Hooker next season with a view to get into coaching.

Didn’t realise Ho was still on loan? Thought he’d come back from Keighley?

FFS I've had to cancel my holiday as one of the kids has tested positive for Covid.... I was going to miss this 'one embarrassment too far' but looks like I'll end up going as I am too tight to miss a game for no good reason.

They say things come in threes...

Bad luck Scarey. Just think of how you'll be bolstering the club's coffers.

Unfortunately I’ll see you there Scarey. With us in a state and Workington bottom of the league with a long old trip down, could this be the lowest Odsal attendance of the modern era?

At least we won’t have to queue long to get in. More of ‘after you sir, no no I insist after you’

I mean you must be peed off enough at that news.. I'd give yourself a week off mate and do something a little more enjoyable!

Well, you can always hope you'll test positive on Sunday morning yourself...

I would like to see Hall somewhere in the 17. I know he has not impressed (then again who has?) But he has pace and good feet. Nothing to lose.

Is he still on the scene, I haven't heard anything of him for a while now.

I know he went on loan to Dewsbury but not sure if he played.

Patton charged with Grade E gouging. Looks like this will be his last game of the year.

Looking at a 4-8 game ban. Lawford, Jowitt or Camden should be given a chance for the remainder of the season.

Agreed surely Lawford gets his chance this week.hope Dunning doesn't bottle it. I'dbe tempted to go to one or two games to see Lawford, Flanagan Jr and Camden getting a couple of games. I have absolute no interest in seeing us playing with a winger and loose forwars at 6 & 7.

We've got absolutely nothing to play for now so just give as many academy players some first team run out's and see what they're capable of. Surely they want to get in some good games to hopefully get promoted to first team next season?

Blooding some of the rising academy players could also create the smallest flicker of excitement for the fans after a dreadful campaign. I’d definitely be more interested in seeing some of the young lads given an opportunity to show off their skills over the same old rubbish we’ve been served up this year.