deserve? Please explain how or why?

Well that isn't fair is it? Not least because it is not true.

Fax played an ineligible player. Would you have won at Swinton without him of course you would.

Have your club made a mistake ...you know they have. Could you win this competition ........... come on get real.

It is an embarrassing mistake move on.Concentrate on the Championship and support your club.

And you know its not true because????

Please have a look at the Michael Ostick thread where this came to light, Vikingman clearly states that he's emailed the RFL. Even one of the fax players told my mate today that when the RFL contacted the club they told them that he was the one who allerted them to the problem.

At least I am not throwing in the towel just yet like everyone else.

A good solicitor could bring this round and I have every confidence in those remaining on our BOD to do so

Swintons directors and coaches have not submitted a complaint,in fact they have kept a dignified silence on the matter,Unlike some people on the net nobody was murdered or robbed if Swinton dont object that should be the end of the matter.A fine should be impossed then carry on with the game.

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Not been that quiet....

He has posted since on our board that he posted it to wind you lads up.Whatever like I said before move on.

You should be punished with a fine and kicked out of the cup , we cannot have one rule for one and a different one for Halifax, i do feel sorry for the Fax fans you dont deserve this, its a big mistake mad by the suits at your place , its situations like this that makes Rugby league a laughing stock.

How about the RFL's own dignity in this, not being able to spot this earlier may influence a very tough stance, or they may be forced to admit that they have also let Batley, Swinton and RL down, either way i expect the registration and checking process to be changed, submitting lists to each other (RFL and Clubs) simply wont do, people that play amateur sport or semi pro know that ID cards have been used in the past, if you dont have a card for certain comps for players, or cant prove their legitimate availability to the referee, they cant play. Does the referee check? I see the only way Halifax can be dealt with kindly is for the RFL to admit they also have issues, its more likely they will try and save face and hammer us though.
Well see soon enough. If we are found guilty i would love to be a fly on the wall while MC and MH once again try to explain 'what went wrong', they have good players, they have used last chance excuses, they have used the training facilities card, patience of fans is being tested to the extreme here. Despite a good squad and good numbers of fans, we are still not where we should be. I know what i think one of the problems is.

In all fairness, this was the only way we were going to lose in the Cup this year.

They changed the rules late last year for the golden point rule and this year they brought in that damn rule about ineligible players. It's like they know we're going to fall foul of it!

Do you have ALL the facts?

Wind yer neck in pal.

The team sheets seem to be reasonably clear about who played in the two games. Nearly all Fax fans are being dignified about a very difficult issue for the club, but you seem to think you should try and wriggle out of it on any grounds possible.

Don't bother getting all gobby either, I am making a reasonable point.