Thanks Stealth.

Couldn't make it today and RLFans has been down for a long time.

Who was playing for us?

Off the top of my head..

James H
Duffy
Tadulala
Lawton
Obst
Coleman
Cherryholme
Feather
Shickell
Pursglove
Sheriffe
JD
Korkidas
Clough
Smith
Stead
Storton

I'm sure i've missed a couple out, i'm sure someone will fill the blanks in for me.

Thanks Stealth.

Had Clough calmed-down a bit after his usual display at 'fax?

It shows the quality of squad when you consider those missing well done.

I read on twitter that cloughy scored a try

Seemed ok, got a talking to off the ref after scoring his try but I didn't see what for to be honest.

Chris Clough did score. With good coaching and retaining his discipline I hope Chris will blossom this year. Again well done the youngsters who played well.

Good summary by Stealth. I found myself coming away from the game talking about the ref which illustrates another poor day the office by Mr L. I'm sure York fans will mention a few of the decisions which may well be valid, but all you ask from a ref is consistency and today showed he is consistent, consistently bad. He appears to me to give a decision one minute for one team and then give a complete different call, based on a similar situation another. I think in the first 5 minutes the penalty count stood at 3 or 4 which shows that when he refs it's the Ronnie show.

Anyway, onto the performances. For me an improvement, albeit small from the Halifax game. For around 20-25 minutes we seemed to click and put some points on the board. For the remainder we looked very much like work in progress. In all honesty, based on that I would say it wasn't a great day at the office, but we got the win. I'm sure JD will take a lot from the game, but we have to improve our defence. York at times sliced through with ease.

James H is making the full back jersey his own. I thought Semi looked a real handful and Cherryholme run some solid yards. Korky took some stick from the York fans but he is, like Stealth says, an animal and will be a real problem from defence's. I'm not going to single out players for criticism, but a few of our squad from last season have a some things to work on if they are to get a regular shirt in my opinion. Sam will be a real threat and some of the young guns showed the talent at the club. I hope Jones will feature against Batley and look forward to the qualities and direction he will bring.

Does anyone know if Normington is being rested or do the terms of his deal mean he can't play in friendlies.

The play the ball for both teams today was slow which was in no small part to our friend Ronnie. When we looked for the quick play the balls we caused York problems, but it was a bit labored at times. York, to be fair capitalised on our errors (as did Halifax) which shows that this coming season mistakes will cost us and we need to work on that. Sheriffe again looked very strong in the tackle and seems to hurt them when he hits them.

As the games progress I think we'll all see a more polished Cougars. Let York fans say what they like. To be honest I don't care. That was by no means a first choice Cougars and could name at least 3 absentees who will probably be regulars next season. Fair play to York though, they took their chances and showed that this league won't be easy.

The green army deserve a mention today. They created some fair noise and I thought York were suppose to be at home!? Lol!

Good summaries by Stealth Comic and dominance. I thought we looked far superior in attack but weak in defence giving them too many yards at times. Apparently York gave 5 local amateurs a run out so said a York supporter I was chatting to. I think they looked pretty solid still. It'll be an exciting season.

Most impressed, as Stealth says, by Danny Snowden and especially Ben Stead who didn't look out of place in a star-studded team with many former Superleague players. The future looks great.

Considering we were without Jones, Barnett, March, Sagar, Wray and Normington, and we had so many young lads making their first appearence, i thought we did very well. It will be interesting to see where these players fit into the squad. I would have said jones for fullback with coleman and obst in the halfs but james h has been outstanding.

Credit to york as well though, they were without at least 3 new signings who were announced at half time and it was their first friendly.

Danny Snowden
Josh Lynham

Pretty fair review there, Stealth.

It was what it was - a friendly, I don't think we will see the side reach its peak until the league season starts.

Good performance by the all the young lads, and it looks like Obst will be a real handful once the rest of the side get used to his style. It also looks like we we be able to start with two good props and maintain the intensity with the subs.

We need to sort out our defensive line and Broken play defence is also poor, but I'm sure that will improve as the players get used to each other.

Off the top of my head we were missing Jones, Barnett, March, Simpson, Rawlins, Wray, Moss and Normington. I think these will all see first team action at some point.

I don't like knocking ref's too much, but Ronnie is hair pullingly inconsistent (for both teams).

All in all a decent run out, next week against Batley will be more interesting.

There is a Facebook group entitled 'Join this group if you think Ronnie laughton is a =#FF0000Edit by me guess who. Please dont put anything like that again as it could leave this site in real trouble.


think it was the first 'hit' on google. Good to see rugby league fans joining together!

Whoops.

yes fair enough on removing and flagging up Guess Who.

In terms of liability i was merely commenting on the presence of an actual FB group. I am not a member of it, nor recomending anyone to join. the title of the group is listed excatly as written (i just 'bleeped' out the swear word). Actual people with names and contact details are listed on the FB group, they would probably be in more trouble!

Thats probably right. The swear word wasn't the real problem it was the other word.

I thought about that one myself, but I'm not convinced Jones' best position is full back. For me he'll do more damage to the opposition from the halves with Obst. I think Coleman in reserve or possibly at loose? James H has been very impressive in the two games so far and long may it continue.

I agree with most of this. I think JD and March will rotate at 13 though. Coleman threw a beauty of a short pass to send us in for our first try. Working with the likes of Obst, March and Jones will only see him get better and better.

Any highlights MICKEY???

Not this week Bulls Boy

Was in todays rugby league express skolars have not given up hope on re signing 3 players one being jetmaine coleman i am assuming its the same chap playing for cougars, anyone know whats going on?

I assume it is Jermaine Coleman not Jy Mel.

Orite mate

Cheers i thought it was typo and was same player.