Thought I'd start this just to remind us all we have a game in less than 4 hours.

We've read a lot this week about the players focussing on this game and the semi-final win boosting their confidence, but how much will the semi have taken out of them and will they have one eye on Wembley?

We also know that the remaining league fixtures and making an impact in the play offs are important to AP.

A win is imprtant to get our league campaign back on track and go into the derby (our oppoents's cup final) showing some form.

I'm hoping for a win but will be surprised if we beat Widnes by more than 12 points.

If the players have been anything like the fans this week, we'll be getting embarrassed! Hope PG has kept them as focused as possible for what is, in league terms, a must win game.

They never gonna be able to put it completely out their minds, but they need to not let it affect them tonight and get the job done.

I'd have freshened it up and given some of the fringe players a chance to shine. Little point putting pieces in the papers about everyone fighting for their places if no one actually is

The players should be focussed.

They haven't had to phone/camp/go online for tickets neither have they had to book transport and/or accomodation.

I can't go 2night as I'm at work does any one know if its on humberside or are the covering the dobbins?

Humberside covering on their AM channel 1485am

Massive forward pass ignored a few plays before that try.

Did Yeaman put that down on the touch line?

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Trouble in the Widnes end.

I'm listening to radio merseyside and at the moment Ray French is interviewing Tony Smith. I've got to say that Smith is very magnanimous following last Sunday's defeat.

Aliens kidnap Tony Smith and give him a personality transplant. You read it here first...

We've got so much more pace across our side than a few years ago it's unreal.

Still crap at fielding restarts, though.

How's Shaul playing?

Commentary says he fluffed a catch early on, and has played well since.

I enjoyed that.

The short version is that he's earnt another crack next week.

Made a mess of the first kick through (almost to be expected), but didn't let it bother him. One excellent kick return, 2 well taken tries (could have had a hat trick with a better pass from Arundel), 1 possible error for their 2nd try (couldn't tell from my angle how much was the quality of the kick). Overall I thought he did well. His support play is fantastic.

Miller had his best game for us tonight too. Some really nice touches.

Fully agree. Probably 2nd to Ellis in MOM standings for me. Really struggling to single out a third.

Was actually a bobbling ball rather than a catch. Should have put a foot to it IMO.

It may surprise you to learn that I thought Whiting was there or thereabouts, too.

My current shout for 3rd (him, Holdsworth, or Briscoe). Thought he started a little bit sloppily in a couple of tackles, but ripped them apart at will in possession.

Filled in well last week, but was just plain superb in his own position tonight.

miller settling in very nicely and looking the part

and 72 points and lineham didn't score - sack him

Miller had a great game! Who was the man of the match?