[quote="WT_Midlander":15tecpft]On the Goole Vikings website it says: "Due to ongoing redevelopment works at Victoria Pleasure Ground, both clubs have agreed to reverse the fixture to Wakefield Trinity’s home ground in the interest of spectator safety and to maximise attendance." If that genuinely is the case, and the ground would have a very limited capacity due to redevelopment work - then fair enough. But if it's just to try and get a bit more money, then that's a bit short-sighted. A big home crowd at Goole, would really have set the new club up well, as got the town's folk inspired.[/quote:15tecpft] Perhaps they'll play at home in the next round!

[quote="Richard1":r9h4w226]Agree with this. They could have showcased themselves to their town, and tried to build off it. They have missed a massive chance to promote themselves early in their existence for me.[/quote:r9h4w226] They could also build up the game to get tonked in front of a lot of prospective new fans who are less likely to return. I’d rather build up and aim for a good crowd in what would more likely be a more equally competitive fixture. Then there’s the better pitch, facilities and potential income. Correct decision for all parties imo.

BBC have decided to show the game between Bradford and Castleford on Sunday 9th February KO 1pm https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tw ... -broadcast

BBC have decided to show the game between Bradford and Castleford on Sunday 9th February KO 1pm https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tw ... -broadcast

I think Bradford will be favourites for that one ??

[quote="FIL":3tgnmflq]I think Bradford will be favourites for that one ??[/quote:3tgnmflq] Ouch! (on the Cas fans behalf)

Storton looking forward to the Goole game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w05GyarQrs

Storton looking forward to the Goole game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w05GyarQrs

Unless Goole were physically unable to stage the game because of building works/safety regulations, I'm a bit concerned that the decision to switch it will back-fire. And that it will be an even lower attendance, than if it had gone ahead in Goole. We've only got the East Stand open, so it's not like you can go and stand in your favourite place on the North or West terrace anyway. I think loads of us would've gone to Goole for the novelty of a new ground, and a day out. Whereas now, lots might give the home game a miss, and save our pennies for Leeds away, and the home games v Hull KR and St Helens. I hope I'm wrong ...

[quote="WT_Midlander":2ws1qp6d]Unless Goole were physically unable to stage the game because of building works/safety regulations, I'm a bit concerned that the decision to switch it will back-fire. And that it will be an even lower attendance, than if it had gone ahead in Goole. We've only got the East Stand open, so it's not like you can go and stand in your favourite place on the North or West terrace anyway. I think loads of us would've gone to Goole for the novelty of a new ground, and a day out. Whereas now, lots might give the home game a miss, and save our pennies for Leeds away, and the home games v Hull KR and St Helens. I hope I'm wrong ...[/quote:2ws1qp6d] I don’t think that would be the case WTM, I’m sure more Wakey fans will be at BV who are wanting their rugby fix including Goole fans to come and look at our lovely stadium I know there’s 6 here going that wouldn’t have gone to Goole

I’m one of those fans sadly. Got my mates excited about an away day to Goole on the train to see them try to beat us up on their ground, but I can’t convince them to pay full whack to see us tonk them in a third-full building site. Apparently it’s something to do with their ground having some work done, but they must have known they were hosting a pro side this weekend if they beat London.

Hopefully due to injuries it will possibly be…. 1.Jowitt 2.Walmsley 3.Pratt 4.Hall 5.Johnstone 6.Truman 7. Russell 8. Rodwell 9. Hood 10. Shaw 11. McMeekan 12. Storton 13. Cozza 14.Uale 15.Lingard 16.Doyle 17.Croft - can play centre or second row

[quote="asmadasa":31uy17ue]Hopefully due to injuries it will possibly be…. 1.Jowitt 2.Walmsley 3.Pratt 4.Hall 5.Johnstone 6.Truman 7. Russell 8. Rodwell 9. Hood 10. Shaw 11. McMeekan 12. Storton 13. Cozza 14.Uale 15.Lingard 16.Doyle 17.Croft - can play centre or second row[/quote:31uy17ue] Pitts injured?

I would go,,, 1. Jowitt 2. Russell 3. Rourke 4. Pratt 5. Johnstone 6. Trueman 7. Lino 8. Mckmeeken 9. Hood 10. Rodwell 11. Croft/ Hall 12. Storton 13. Pitts Interchange Walmsley, Hamlin-Uele, Cozza, Russell

[quote="Khlav Kalash":1rmm8v9t]Pitts injured?[/quote:1rmm8v9t] Played against Cas. Keep him fresh for Leeds he’s 35.

[quote="asmadasa":2rf78c5u]Hopefully due to injuries it will possibly be…. 1.Jowitt 2.Walmsley 3.Pratt 4.Hall 5.Johnstone 6.Truman 7. Russell 8. Rodwell 9. Hood 10. Shaw 11. McMeekan 12. Storton 13. Cozza 14.Uale 15.Lingard 16.Doyle 17.Croft - can play centre or second row[/quote:2rf78c5u] Doyle is still recovering

I’d go Jowitt, Walmsley, Pratt, Rourke, Johnstone, Trueman, Lino, Rodwell, Hood, McMeeken, Storton, Hall, Pitts. Uele, Faatili, Doyle (to play at 13 to get minutes), Smith. Can push Hall over if any of our backs get injured (Rourke for Jowitt, Pratt for the wingers). Definitely play Faatili to get some minutes in.

[quote="Butcher":1h168krf]I’d go Jowitt, Walmsley, Pratt, Rourke, Johnstone, Trueman, Lino, Rodwell, Hood, McMeeken, Storton, Hall, Pitts. Uele, Faatili, Cozza, Smith. Can push Hall over if any of our backs get injured (Rourke for Jowitt, Pratt for the wingers). Definitely play Faatili to get some minutes in. And let a Cozza play big minutes once the time is set.[/quote:1h168krf] I know Faatili's been named in the squad but I thought he was here but just looking on Trinity's Twitter he's only just setting off. Maybe he'll do a Big Dave and drop off a plane and onto the pitch like he did when he arrived.

[quote="REDWHITEANDBLUE":10k0e3tx]Doyle is still recovering[/quote:10k0e3tx] He's been named in the squad though, so who knows. Powell didn't mention him being injured in his interview with the Yorkshire post either.

https://wakefieldtrinity.com/powell-nam ... ace-goole/

https://wakefieldtrinity.com/powell-nam ... ace-goole/

[quote="Shifty Cat":ai2dmmcl]He's been named in the squad though, so who knows. Powell didn't mention him being injured in his interview with the Yorkshire post either.[/quote:ai2dmmcl] Yep seen that he might get a run then