Not going to follow your team because of the dreadfull assault on Dave is not the answer.

Get there in numbers and have a bucket collection at that game. Do not confuse any proper RL fan with the moronic thug(s) who did this mindless thing. I am sure Fev fans will respond and even that lady who shouts forrrrrrrrwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard at every opposition pass.

Well said, make it a great crowd, home and away.
Personally my only disatisfaction with Fev as a club is that they ran out of chips at our last game there.

For all you good folks from whichever club.

It has gone a little off topic and maybe we should start another thread so as not to get confused as to what this sticky is about.

Anyway it's no problem and since it has gone in this direction I thought it appropriate to say the following.

Just for the record shortly after the incident and to this day his family and Dave once he came out of the coma and recovered enough to have some realization of what had happened bear no anamosity and hold no grudge whatsoever against Featherstone Rovers as a club or any of their true supporters.

As to the person or persons who did this it has not been spoken about at any time in my presence or in the presence of any of the other close friends who have been there for them other than brief comments concerning how hard the police have been and still are working on the case.

Even after what has happened Dave and his family are simply not the kind of people to dwell on bad thoughts they have kept busy and focussed on getting him as well as he can become in the circumstances.

When Dave recovers enough to come out of hospital and Halifax visit Featherstone he will want to go if he is allowed to and support his team and i will take him whether he is in a wheel chair or not and nothing would bring him more pleasure than to be surrounded by a sea of blue and white.

On the other hand he would not want to influence anyone else in what they decide to do it is a very awkward situation and each must decide on what they think is best for them, their families and not for Dave or anyone else.

In the mean time keep your support for Dave coming as I tell him about it all the time and get behind Halifax as it means a lot.

Thanks for all your support.

Dave is now clear of the mrsa which is good news he can spend as much time as he feels up to out in his wheelchair with regular daily physio and rest periods throughout the day.

Had a good chat about your support on the forum and what had been happening with Fax and Town.

He was tired at the end but remains positive.

Nothing else to say really so all for now.

Thanks again for your support.

Thanks for the updates - keep 'em coming. Hope Dave will be well enough to see the Champions in action soon enough.

Keep the updates coming - still firmly in all our thoughts especially tonight with our first competitive game..

A little more progress to report with Dave.

For the first time the physio people have had Dave in the swimming pool today supported by bouyancy aids.
This is a big step forward that will play a major role along with some other new work being done to make progress.

The rest remains the same his spirit remains high and it will be good to see some more positives in the coming weeks / months.

All for now and thanks again for your support.

thanks for the update, was just thinking it had all gone quiet about dave, we need to keep it going, dont want people to forget about what happened those guys need catching

Faxcar - thanks for the update, there is not a day goes by without me thinking about Dave and hoping he gets well, I hope his progress continues.

Seanfax - I could not agree more, I wish that the folks responsible are brought to justice.

Where do you drink prior to the home games RFF ? I usually park up at the Top house and have a pint & a natter with Mr. Ashton & his mates and the landlord is kind enough to allow us to park there. Much nicer pub than the one next to the railway line.

A couple of our Directors Michael Steele and Mike Riley went out to see Dave today www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3863

A couple of our Directors Michael Steele and Mike Riley went out to see Dave today www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3863

Great to read the positive news faxcar. Looking forward to seeing Dave down the Shay again!

Dave is still pressing on with the physio with more time in the pool.

He is also spending some time on the mobility banana board which will help him to get in and out of a vehicle into a wheel chair.

Once he has mastered this then he will be able to out and about a lot more, this will give a big boost.

All for now and thanks again for your support.