I agree Fages isnt quite ready for SL. Neither is Evalds.

The players that probably could be blooded from the 20's, in my opinion, without worrying wether they could cope physically and mentally would be:

Jordan Walne 2nd row, Adam Walne prop, Ford centre, Files hooker, Whitehead half back and Dan Brotherton wing.

Hello Adam. Or are you one of his parents?

'Hull FC U20's beat Leeds U20's 36-24 tonight away from home, rearranged after the waterlogged pitch the night the first team played there.' (22-8-12)

Taken from the Hull FC board...anyone know if this is correct?

The result is correct, Hull won not sure bout the score. Which means if we beat Leeds next week we end up second, if they beat us their second were third and we will play each other in the first playoff.

Quote ="RED MOUNTAIN"'Hull FC U20's beat Leeds U20's 36-24 tonight away from home, rearranged after the waterlogged pitch the night the first team played there.' (22-8-12) Taken from the Hull FC board...anyone know if this is correct?'" Not Correct it was 38 - 24 www.hullfc.com/article/22083/lee ... ll-fc-u20s

Quote ="RED MOUNTAIN"'Hull FC U20's beat Leeds U20's 36-24 tonight away from home, rearranged after the waterlogged pitch the night the first team played there.' (22-8-12) Taken from the Hull FC board...anyone know if this is correct?'" Not Correct it was 38 - 24 www.hullfc.com/article/22083/lee ... ll-fc-u20s

I'm not here to get into an argument (I'm off to Wembley tomorrow so I'm in an incredible good mood

) but someone on the coaching staff clearly thinks Theo [iis[/i ready for the first team and from speaking to several of the clubs staff both coaching and other the impression is he'll get his shot before too long. One man that I'm led to believe is Theo's biggest fan is an Ex-Great Britain international half back, treble Lance Todd winner, multiple trophy winning half back, and his opinion is one I will listen too much, much more than any tittle-tattle on an internet forum.

Time will tell.

This post is not far off the mark. Would say that Theo has got better throughout the season. Probably not ready to play regular at first team level but after giving him a 5 year deal and with only 2 games left he is surely a better punt than Howarth at 7. Evalds would be closer to first team level if he hadn't been stuck on the wing for a decent part of the season to accomdate Towers.

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20's KO 5-45pm at Leeds curtain raiser for S/L game, if Salford win they stay in 2nd place & earn a home game in play offs v Leeds, hope to see a few Salford fans in early to cheer them on please.

If you speak to any of the 18's or 20's lads that have stepped up and played first team, both past and present, most will say that it's easier playing for the first team because everyone's ability is higher across the board. You get a lot more protection from your team, and expectations from being a top player in one team to being just a player again takes off the subconcious pressure.

I'm not saying Theo is ready yet but it's a good time to give him some game time. That goes for any of the young lads.

Totally agree.
What have we to lose, nothing left to play for and surely they can not do any worse than the players out there at present.
It is difficult at present as the 20's have a Grand Final chance so you do not want to damage that, however at least put Theo and others from the start and have Holdsworth, Patten and a few others on the bench just in case.

I think this is by far the most positive thread on this forum. It's been a breathe of fresh air, optimism in the youth performing well inside of blind optimism by most on the 1st team front. Once next season reshuffle regarding the U20, U23 (still confused on how it's going to work) what ever it may be would it be possible to by made a sticky rather than trawling through the pages to keep an update on how the younger guys are doing?

Not a bad idea that.

Twenties drew 28 - 28 we play Leeds at home in the playoffs

[iGREAT RESULT LAST NIGHT..

DO WE KNOW WHEN WE PLAY THE RHINOS IN THE PLAY-OFFS YET?[/i

Good performance last night, outscoring Leeds by 6 tries to 5. Needed a last minute penalty to get a draw however after missing a few kicks. Clever half back play with a chip and chase 30m out forcing Leeds to concede a pen right in front of the sticks.

Hopefully the play off game will be before the first team game vs Wakey on Friday?

Quote ="Talent Spotter"Hopefully the play off game will be before the first team game vs Wakey on Friday?'" According to RFL website the game's on Saturday. www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/fixtures Seems to make far more sense to have it as curtain raiser for the dead rubber against Wakey.

Quote ="Talent Spotter"Hopefully the play off game will be before the first team game vs Wakey on Friday?'" According to RFL website the game's on Saturday. www.therfl.co.uk/matchday/fixtures Seems to make far more sense to have it as curtain raiser for the dead rubber against Wakey.

Won't be on Saturday as Sale are at home.

[iHOPEFULLY THE GAME WILL TAKE PLACE AT BARTON ON THURSDAY or FRIDAY NIGHT

SURELY THIS GAME WON'T BE MOVED TO LEIGH WILL IT?[/i

RFL site now has the 20s game as being at Barton on Friday with a 7pm kick off. Anyone on here confirm this?

Taken from the official Salford City Reds website

Salford City Stadium are proud to host Salford City Reds u20s v Leeds Rhinos u20s in the first Valvoline Cup play off!

The Reds managed a draw on Friday against the Rhinos so hopefully being on home ground will give them a win!

Kick Off is 7pm, season ticket holders are free, adults £4, concession and kids £2

The West Stand will be open and unreserved seating

Come down and show your support

Actually from the Stadium Facebook site
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will probably be a better match than was originally planned ..
maybe this is an opportunity to support the real acheivers this season and give the Saturday game a miss.

hopefully our friends at he SCS will allow us the deals the Union Mob are getting on Saturday


4 for £10 deal.
- Draught Fosters and Strongbow
- Cans of Guinness and Deuchars IPA
- Flying Scotsman Premium Bitter (real ale)

After the match, only £2 per pint for selected beers.

I've just read in this weeks RLE that coach,Lee Spencer,resigned prior to the game at Leeds.
I take it there is nothing sinister in this,but I haven't read about this information anywhere else.

Yeah Spanners resigned. Can't say much more, but the parting wasn't on the best of terms and Lee didn't really want to resign and leave the lads without a coach for the play offs, he just felt he had no option!!!