Just a quick update on Dave.
He is still pressing on with the physio and that is as before progress wise.
I was due to go and see him today but had to put it on hold as unfortunately he has contracted "mrsa".
He now has his personel belongings back so I have been in contact through text messages.
He is okay with it at the moment but just something else for him to battle against which I know he will do.
As soon as there are any developments I will let you know.

Thanks again for your support and well wishes.

Poor guy he really is having to going through it.
Once again thanks for the updates and to say we have NOT forgotten Dave.

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/At ... 6702878.jp No charges to be brought against the 3 arrested last year. Police are still appealing for witnesses. Really hope they find those responsible. Thoughts are still with Dave.

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/At ... 6702878.jp No charges to be brought against the 3 arrested last year. Police are still appealing for witnesses. Really hope they find those responsible. Thoughts are still with Dave.

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/At ... 6702878.jp Fair enough if these 3 were not involved, I hope the police are not giving up on this, The culprit MUST be found and punished, I think its pretty clear that people with the information are not going to come forward now. COWARDS !!!!!

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/At ... 6702878.jp Fair enough if these 3 were not involved, I hope the police are not giving up on this, The culprit MUST be found and punished, I think its pretty clear that people with the information are not going to come forward now. COWARDS !!!!!

People with information have come forward. It's just the quality and clarity of information of events on that day have been conflicting, inaccurate, untrue and misleading, so much so that to secure a conviction based on the evidence gathered is a non-starter.
I know the 26 year old and would stake my life that he simply wasn't involved. The other two I don't know.
I don't believe the police have given up on this but sadly, despite their efforts, I think it's unlikely that any further investigation will result in a conviction now.
I saw nowt and I am most certainly not a violent man! I enjoy craic with opposition fans as my presence on here indicates, tho I did keep away for an appropriate time after the assault.
I just can't for the life of me process the notion that someone should get a kicking after celebrating a win after a game of RL. Again sadly, not all fans feel that way!
I really don't want to say owt else or engage in any great analytical debate on this.
I just like talking rugby sheeite wi folk!

I'm sorry if what i put came accross as a dig, it was not intended that way. I get so frustrated at attacks like this and people getting away with what has severely hindered the life of one young man who worked within the ambulance service which in itself is selfless.

Keep going Dave i know everyone involved with Halifax wishes you well.

No owd cock, I didn't take it as a dig. All's cool - wi me at least!!
Keep smiling

www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/new ... s_Stadium/ Good luck in your fight for recovery Dave. Hope that one day justice will prevail and the cowards get what they deserve.

www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/new ... s_Stadium/ Good luck in your fight for recovery Dave. Hope that one day justice will prevail and the cowards get what they deserve.

Don't want to dilute this too much from thinking about Dave but I must yet again express my disappointment at the Fev fans who did do this or rather their mates who know who they are but are not coming forward with their names.
It still leaves a sour taste that day for me.

Thoughts of a ShaymanGiven a vicious assault presumably by multiple people has taken place, and in the likelihood that a few people in Featherstone know who was responsible but are saying nowt wouldn't it be great if the Thrum Hall fans organised an indefinite 100% boycot of Featherstone away games until the day a trial commences.

Hit the s where it hurts they'll budget on a 1000 Thrum Hallers going across every year, so f**k em.

Can anyone with some clout in rugby circles try and get this going.

They could even donate their entrance fee each year into a trust fund for Dave, it's great that he is making progress and I hope with all my heart he makes a full recovery.

Halifax RL fans boycot Featherstone indefinitely and stick a tenner of fifteen quid every year in a bank account for Dave.'"

I for one won't be going to Featherstone this year. No disrespect to the Fev fans that post on here and seem decent but I did find it an intimidating place to go before. And following what happened to Dave (and I hope I'm wrong) there could be 1 or 2 idiots that go to cause trouble. I would not want to see more of that at rugby. Putting what I'd pay on the gate in to a fund for Dave or to raise money for the places he's been cared for is a good idea and I'd be more than happy to do it. Not sure what others think?

Its tricky as it is a good idea for Dave and his family but what affect will it have on our players with no away support?
I am not sure how I will feel when we meet Fev fans again tbh
Not saying I will be having a go at them or anything silly like that but I will feel very uneasy and hope and pray no idiot says something that will incite trouble from both sides.
What do others think?

I think before these posts cause a big debate, I just want to make clear that I'm not saying everyone should boycott the game. Of course the team need supporting and I hope Fax get the support they normally get at away games. My personal feelings are that I don't want to cos of how I felt there. Again I need to stress that it's not all Fev fans. The majority are ok but as in every case there are 1 or 2 idiots that spoil it. Because I don't want to go I would be happy to put my money that I would pay towards a good cause be it a fund for Dave or towards the places that have cared for him.

best wishes & thoughts go with Dave from the TO fans - can honestly say all the Fev fans have been great at Toulouse - it's always the minority of mindless cretins that spoil it for the rest ...

Come and have a pint wi me afoore the game at your gaffe an I'll tell you!