We had no props, no full back and one half back... Dig deep into those pockets

Featherstone
Halifax
Leigh
Widnes
Barrow
Sheffield
Batley
York
Toulouse
Dewsbury
Hunslet

We've got the toughest start possible, but there again it means we've got a lot of tough games out of the way when we're traditionally good starters, so I'm still hopeful of a top three finish.

Will be interesting to see how Barrow do, but I have zero faith in Schofield so I think they might struggle early on before their annual change of coach.

Widnes will be coasting once they've been confirmed for their franchise, but I still think they will be strong, aside from surrendering their usual six points to Leyth.

One thing I do expect is that there will only be a handful of points between probably fifth and eleventh, and even then I wouldn't expect a massive gap between fifth and the top four. Certainly set for an intriguing and exciting season.

I`ve counted more than 4, not many more but more than 4.

Two out of the last four alone.

Plus 2000 ,2001...........Now is that 4 already.

Yup, sorry, you're both right - it's actually 6 out of 40 - I messed up my excel macro.

1981-82 and 1970-71 were the other two. (Although I suppose as we had the extra shortened season in 1995, that one is not strictly within the last 40 seasons, so maybe 5.) And I think I'm right in saying that one of those was the year Widnes went on to win the final?

Anyway, my point stands - I think evens odds is a generous offer from Jonny.

I'd go as far as to say audacious.

That Widnes club doesn't exist anymore though, it went pop. The current club only has 3 years of history, although Leigh probably only have about 8 years on that argument

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Can we have the 69/70 season to make it 7.....

Hmm this seems to have developed into a Widnes vs Wigan...i mean Leigh arguement.

Leigh Suck.

Seen as though recruitment hasnt finished isnt this a little pointless?

You are sooooooooooooo funny VQ, not quite as funny as Frankie Boyle I hasten to add.

Mutants suck more..........

Out of interest, has anyone got the head-to-head record from Leigh-Widnes games since the Smogs got relegated?

I've got the most recent ones in my sig

Littlerich will give birth to a child he will name Mark Smith Kurt Sorensen Viking.
Starbug will be abducted by aliens but they will give him back after fifty minutes of sharp biting conversation about the inner workings of Rugby League.
Leyther Matt will blow all his record breaking lottery winnings on a time share property on the moon.
Trio Biscuits and Aztek Bars will be reintroduced to the delight of everyone.
Vikingman will make his debut on Coronation Street as the long lost son of Derek Wilton.
a.n Other will be given the freedom of the city of Adis Ababa.
A Time Team investigation will unearth evidence of a time DemonUK was funny.

I confidently predict the above with a mere 5% margin of error.

i don't have a womb.

I will fight for your right to have children!

Can get a finals appearence one up if you fancy?

And before that, Leigh 0 - 38 Widnes.

Leave them... it's a clear sign of small club syndrome. It's kicked in at Everton FC in the past 20 years, rather than focus on themselves they look at struggles of near rivals.

Widnes celebrate trophies, Leigh celebrate derby wins... enough said.

You're on pretty shaky ground mate. I haven't seen ownership like this since fido was paraded around crufts four years on the trot.

Have you not seen the documentary "Junior"?

And you're cabinets been rammed in the last few years hasn't it!

Not much difference in trophies won, though.


And the ones before that particular blip?

Final league placings (top 6);

1. Fev
2. Fax
3. Leigh
4. Widnes
5. Barrow
6. Batley / Sheff

the rest just cannon fodder.

Fax will win if Jones settles in quickly and Greenwood finds his form quickly. Losing Shad and Branners will show big time if not.

NRC = Fax v Sheff
GF = Fax v Leigh

Fax to win both.....