Thought id start with a match thread for this weekends game and for me its a tough one to call certainly a game with can win but one we could certainly lose really close to call, kind of gutted i wont be there to witness what should be an entertaining game

3 of us going £20 bargain should be a good game

Huge game in my opinion.

We win this and we can pretty much look to next season with confidence as a SL club.

This may help with our recruitment and getting some of those players we have targeted but can’t get over the line because of doubts about our SL status.

Deffo think we can relax a bit more if we can win and maybe look forward rather than behind

It’s not a must win but it is season defining.

If we win then a strong season finale is on. A top six spot is a huge ask but not impossible if we get two points this weekend.

If we lose we limp to the end of the season, again.

Not one of the better referees in my opinion, but if we play well then we’re in with a chance.


Super League

Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity

26th June, KO: 15:00

M Com: R. Connolly
Referee: J. Smith
Reserve Referee: B. Thaler
Touch Judge 1: D. Bowmer
Touch Judge 2: N. Horton
In Goal: T. Gibbs
In Goal 2: P. Marklove
Time Keeper: P. Taberner

Not one of the best is a bit of an understatement, he is basically rubbish on most levels.

Agree with this jon

Just logic really

Finish higher in the league and it will help in attracting players

The match officials can obviously play a part in determining who wins a game, but as I see it, so far, we've been our own worst enemy.
Cut out the stupid penalties, take passes, complete the six with purpose and stick to the game plan and we'll win more games.
Salford are a bit of an enigma. They can be good on their day - it's a close call for me!

Adult tickets at £20 is excellent value.
Having won our last 2 games, some of the pressure is off but, a win on Sunday will allow us to start and look up the table.
Salford have played some good stuff at times this season.

Should be another close one and a win of any kind would be superb.

Come on Trin !

Tough ask to start with Salford don't give up, made even more difficult with having the worst referee in super league, hopefully he gets a flat tyre and the reserve ref takes over

Not sure on worst ref but I think the all the refs have different styles of how the ref games and what they look for.

Smith like last weekend seems to have little patience around the play ball offences and can be quick off the mark to hand out 6 agains and penalties.

In last weeks game he seemed early on to penalise offsides then switch his focus to offences at the play of ball.

I think we just need to be aware of what each ref seems to focus on and try and play accordingly.

If we go to Salford with the same attitude as the Hull and Warrington games we have a real shot of getting the 2 points.

No Jack Smith is atrociously bad

I have noticed one thing about Salford is their penchant for trying the intercept which Wigan used to their advantage.

Take your point, but this ref has had his fair share on television this season and he's made quite a few noticeable howlers despite the technology available and protestations from multiple players in the teams he's upset, I think it was after one season that he retired from refereeing in SL and ran the lines for a couple of seasons because of the abuse he and his family were receiving which isn't good we know, making this his come back season.

Sorry to hear that as nobody would condone that sort of behaviour. Good for him though making a comeback. I haven’t seen many so can’t comment much. He seems hits overzealous with the penalties and six agains but if we play well it shouldn’t matter and the result will work itself out.

Wasn't it this herbert who wouldn't go to to the screen when we should have had a blatant penalty try against Wire? He's gash

Yes and at the weekend he was on first name terms with Tanginoa whom he seems to pick out. Let's see on Sunday

The only 3 names I heard at the weekend were Kelepi… Jacob and David !!!!!!!!

For anyone intrested and didnt know after the game on sunday the academy origin game will be taking place sadly dont think a wakey player will be involved due to injury but may be a good game,add i been at match i would of stayed and watched

The only way this ref is going to influence the game is if we give him the ammunition to do so,imo Brody Croft will have far more influence on this game than the ref , and will need close attention to negate it .A clique I know but error free play and a low penalty count will see us home in this one .

I’ve actually been relatively impressed by most of the reffing I’ve seen this year.

The only shocker for me was the Leeds home game where the first half penalty count did seem excessive even when I watched it on TV.

That’s not to say it’s great. It’s still far to inconsistent. Not just between refs but also a single ref will openly ref two consecutive games completely differently. The latter drives me mad. How the hell do you prepare for that!

Spot on.

Fine sentiments Kk and I hope your right, not about Brodie Croft obviously

but about the ref, lets hope that come Sunday night the conversation on here is about how well we've played and the fear of relegations been put to bed and that whistling Jack Smith doesn't get any negative comments to monopolise the thread.

Sounds like there is a few making the trip.

Like folk have said £20 decent price with decent weather. Hope that sways a few more to travel