absolutely right, to a neutral it was possibly the best semi final i have seen for some time.
And surprisingly i thought bailey had a good game too , but baderus was world class, and thought apart from trying to force the odd pass Meli looked top drawer too
Got a feeling Les cats might do the Wire tomorrow but really really hope Wire win which is the best senario FC could have wished for going into the playoffs...

but either way the match has to go some to match todays offering

With the amount of forward passes that Leeds get away with, I found it quite funny when they (particularly mutton chops) were bleating about the Saints try that came from the flat pass.

Was an error strewn but enjoyable game.

Have to agree - We in our family 'Hate Senior' but have to say what a great game he had. Was he trying to impress Clare - she thought he had very' soft hands'

Spot on!!

Cack first half , Good second half.

great game but i was surprised to see an entire stand empty, apart from that it was a great spectacle with the mistakes adding to the entertainment.

Sadly I believe this is one of the Reasons the Beeb are trying to drop the Challenge cup from the Crown Jewel events list.
If we all face facts the Cup is losing its magic,I recall in 2008 when our semi was given to the Keepmoat there was uproar about it only being a 15000 capacity stadium.Still didn,t sell out.
Enjoyed the game on the whole and will be going to Wembley as a confirmed Neutral,can,t support Leeds and Won,t support Wires,if they get there as expected.

Nice to see Bailey wind Moore up, only to do one before he has to get stuck in! Hopefully the Orge or Hame will lay the windy puff out in a few weeks!

Result in our favour (Challenge cup hang-over!)......Now lets hope Wire also get there!!!

A weekend supporting Ryan Bailey and Richie Mathers - it's just wrong.

Leeds first try was from a forward pass straight off so that just about set the tone for the reffing standard, lets not even mention the non penalties for 'late' tackles given against Saints early doors

Leeds did seem to be piggy backed up the field a few times didn't they? A SL referee was a touch judge as well and still didn't spot the forward passes!

I will be happy if Leeds make as many errors when they play against us, but I doubt it will happen.

We shouldn't be touching Meli with a barge pole IMO. Thought he had taken root when McGuire scored his last try.

Well it's set up well for us. Hopefully a nervous bride and a hangover but i'll not get my hopes up

2 easy wins for you lot now then

Absolutely. Leeds and Warrington looked utterly hopeless this weekend.

Eyes on the final the week before and busted up the week after it. Easy wins

Playing Mrs B at her own game??



This could be fun

One of your own already has Crusaders down as the form team of the comp, so we've no chance on Friday, particularly as we'll need to outscore them with no half backs. Against Warrington, it's hardly the same as playing them last year, is it? In 2009, they were out of the play-offs already and the cup was their only focus, whereas this year they'll be striving for 2nd to get a first play-off home tie. As for Leeds, they're hitting play-off intensity form as and when they need to and have smashed us twice already this season. Oh, and Ben Galea says you'll finish 4th. Go figure.

Great exhibition from Wire in attacking rugby and support play today. Good results for Hull also.

The Buderus 'play' was nothing short of brilliant.

Hull fc's golden era:

2005 - cc win
2006 - super league runners up

The end.

Yay another Leeds fan whose only been following them since 2004.

but the challenge cup win was against who

priceless