Another Defeat Looms im afraid however im good to go fueled up( beans on toast) to the real ale desert that is Widnes

I think we've a great chance because Widnes are so down on confidence on an horrendous losing run, but they're still favourites being the full time SL team, the bookies are giving Fax 14 start. Oh wouldn't it be GRRRRREAT if we sent them down though, they shouldn't be in SL they only got there 'cos of dodgy franchise system.

The lads deserve a win after all the effort they have put in for no reward in the 8's so far. It would be great to get a win on TV and also consign Widnes to relegation and also give us a chance to not finish bottom and get some extra funding. Fingers crossed.

As a Widnes season ticket holder for over 25 years, let me tell you that you will never have a better chance of beating this shower of frauds than now! The sooner you lot put us out of our misery the better.

Good Luck this afternoon, I will be watching in between watching the horse racing, my tip Lah Ti Dar to win the St Legerwood at Doncaster.
I've been in North Yorkshire all week, in a Log Cabin ,at a place called Hambleton,and didn't want to come home,cmon you Fax.

Despite Widnes been as bad as they are we really should not get anywhere near them so anything but a tonking will be a decent result.

From a neutral perspective, an enjoyable game. Thought Halifax competed well, but Widnes had the edge by getting the ball out wide with good finishing. Halifax's pack weren't dominated and put in a good shift, and will be a great foundation to build on for the future. Lyons looks a good prospect for Widnes, and Ah Van and Inu were difficult to stop given any space to work with. Score flattered Widnes a tad, but they were worthy winners over the 80 mins.

Not a lot between the teams to be honest . A running half back for next year that causes the opposition to pause and with the young guns gaining in experience I don't think the team will be far off exit year We might not like dual reg but will maher has put in a very good shift this year . Had to laugh at the commentator " slow motion or no motion " ref Scott. Unfortunately it's becoming more and more obvious.

Your username and summary pretty much hits the nail on the head for us. We need new blood in key positions.

Halifax have done very well indeed to make the top 4 but I can't help but think the middle 8s for us are very much an anticlimax - lots of huff and puff, promises of things to come etc and anticipation of what the added finances will bring.... Then nothing.

Sadly RM does not have the capacity to change things with the team, that to the rest of us are absolutely apparent... There are zero plans for any new HBs and I doubt many of the key areas already highlighted in need of attention will be addressed as I made to believe we will take to the field next year with pretty much what you see now....

As you know, always a question of spending.
Do we have the option to push the boat out a bit more?
If not then fair enough, but if yes, should we take a bit of a gamble or play safer and just paddle along.

No doubt there will be a variety of opinions.