What did we do to deserve him?

Send a Child to do a mans job.

Just a question then? Which ref would you be happy with?
It's fairly noticeable that this year generally their has been less complaints about refs do we think that's down to better reffing or that we have been winning and don't need to find someone to blame.

Why is it a man's job? We do have female refs in the game. Admittedly non at higher enough level at the minute but even so

One benefit of dropping from SL was not getting him again as the ref!



As the Bulls game shows

So if James is not good enough who do you want

I'd definitely go with a slow ruck tactic.Any signs of speed around that area and he'll have ya.Chris Kendall has impressed me this season.

A championship ref who will referee a championship game. Please don't tell me all games are refereed the same.

I have despised Child's for years. He referees like he is a frustrated touch judge (I cant be bothered explaining)

ah so it's personal nothing based on his ability?
Just think its funny tier 1 refs are not good enough according to some, now a full time elite refs are too good.
No games are not reffed the same because no two games are the same.

Back on Topic,

This is a much bigger game for them than us, we win this we have 4 points on them (assuming they win Game in Hand), and they have to play Leigh twice both away and at Blackpool. For us we need to win to show we have a chance of competing in the 8's, and to set us up for Fev away game.

Win this and not only would be in very strong position for top4, we also be strong for top 2.....

Lose this and Fev away then could have confidence knocked and let the pack catch us.

I'll be there as usual (its my Bday so they better win for me)

Crash

If you wish to read it that way Mickey thats your choice.

So far at home we have been pretty solid, no panic when we go behind and sensible play to get the wins.
Fev in the cup am convinced we actually didn't want to win.
Fev and batley in the league were both good challenging games. This game I think will show us where we are likely to finish, win it I reckon we will be top 2 lose it I reckon 4th. Still a long way to go but seriously think it's a season marker game.

I know the season has a few twists and turns but reckon this result will define the season. If we win I reckon we will kick on and finish top or second, lose and I feel it could result in a run of losses ending up with us 4th or God forbid 5th

Just hope Bradford second week without a recognised coach will show.

Technically it will be our 3rd week. The first two saw us rack up at least 50 points a game.

Roofalado sorry mate suppose yr right would have been worried had u not racked up a few points last week though, from a selfish point of view I hooe the systems fall apart for yr lot this weekend any news on a new coach from the bulls rumour mill or Matt likely to stay in post till end of season

I suspect the new coach will be in place before our next league game. After Sunday we have two weeks before our next match, plenty of time for them to get settled.

As for Sunday, it's likely that we'll have our best prop back (Sidlow) but will be missing our key man Gaskell, so I fancy you guys for the win.

No Naiqama in the squad!

Davis, Leatherbarrow & Eliab included

Wes had his head bandaged last week and wore a scrum cap throughout the game. Which is probably why he is out this week.

We can win this this game. It will need us to be at our best defensively, in attack and just a smidgen of luck. Should be a nail biter.

Cripes - well done

Leigh on 26th. June's starting to look a bit tasty!

Superb result! Well done lads!
I have to say I thought we might struggle in the big games without Hendo on the pitch but I'm happy to have been proved wrong! That Leigh game will be a cracker!
If I've done the maths right we're 7 points clear of 5th place!
COYB !!

Great performance, apart from last 2 mins of first half we were always the better team. Second half almost faultless, great defence, going forward we were direct and made yards, and finshed well.

Strong position now to go for top two!

Excellent win, the boys are showing spirit and a will to win games.
What is good is when we go behind on the scoreboard we don't panic heads don't drop and we grind out the result.
What is bad! 6-3 penalty count in the first half, and an inability to get the ball between the sticks after a try.

Just got home after a brilliant day out.
I felt it was an evenly contested first half with both teams owning a 10 minute spell & the rest of the half evenly split.
I don't know what Hendo said to the team at half time but it certainly worked. We owned that second half & showed that we are now contenders for the Championship title.
I've followed this side for many years & I can honestly say this is the best team we have had since the days of the "Golden Triangle " when we were at Brentford.
Hendo has managed to install a sense of self belief & team spirit that is a pleasure to see.
Well done to the large number of Bradford fans who made the trip down, you certainly contributed to a great atmosphere at the ground.

Was always confident. Uphill first half, downhill second never fails!

Would love for there to be a second Barthau.