Fax fans are not taking into account the number of their star players who were missing or the two or three who ideally should not have played because they were clearly not fully fit.

I did post on another thread before the game you might be surprised at the intensity of Leigh's tackling.

You played as well as you were allowed because of that defence. It is early doors when you get all your players back you will still be a threat.

I thought the tactical switch to bring White on to the wing was a masterclass of coaching. so unlucky it didn't pay off in the end.

Nah, its been the same from day one with Matt Calland, he hasnt grasped Championship Rugby or how to coach defence, the only thing that went well today was Cherryholme bringing the kick tee on, think we found a use for him if he knuckles down and works on his running it back,

Didn't thick he was a crapp coach on grand final day did we puss in boots? Typical of nobs like you, I bet you loved today's result so you could come running on here wittering like an idiot.

Yes i did?
Coffees in good supply on this topic. We've won nothing.

Been on the alco pops Tony?

Please God, bring Jimmy Lowes in, as per the rumour mill...

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Too arrogant, Why would he leave Batley? It suits his life at the moment to stay at Batley. Actually, you miss the point, you are stuck with Calland.

We haven't looked convincing all season, the 3 games we won were against poor sides on their day.

Heres my view of players today & their season so far

Royston - An improver from last season
Worrincy - Improver, but still a headless gormless chicken at times
Haley - Takes a high ball well - thats it.
Paterson - Very Poor, lucky he took up kicking goals last season, or he would prob be back at Rochdale now
Goddard - Been hyped up since he left Cas,hasn't lived up to his "star" billing, tackling shocking again today
Beswick - Poor
Black - Unfit
Azuie - Getting better, but a liability, too many handling errors
Penkywicz - Sharper this year
Wrench - Consistent
Larder - Father time catching up with him, NL1 quality now
Bannister - Get rid now
Roberts - Worst form ive seen him in, wasn't good at Leigh by all accounts
Tamghart - Solid this year, but he gives too many penalties away
Bowman - Calland doesn't seem to have faith in him as playmaker, not proven yet, so can't comment on his season as of yet
Gene - His attacking game not structured
Watene - Solid start to season
Cherryholme - Bet hes teetotal, so won't fit in Callands "bonding" clubs
Gleeson - Best player at club at moment
Branighan - Gives 100%, seems other players can't read him though
Maloney - Puts the work in

What annoys me though is the squad are not gelling, and all we are doing is off the cuff rugby, its not structured & its sloppy, and I'm tired of it, its down to the coaching staff, Calland & Co need to go, things need to be freshened up.

Any new fans to the game today for the East Stand won't be coming back in a hurry, especially paying £15-£18 to watch rubbish, we're out of the Northern Rail cup and the wheels are falling off.

The board of directors have to act now, they've lost enough revenue, fans will start staying away unless something is done.

agree.

Calland's comments from last night's Courier.

[i"This is what rugby league is about: showing your character, pulling out a performance and working for your teammates when your backs are against the wall.

"I think the players just want to get out there and prove a point after what happened last week."[/i

I am keen to hear his thoughts on how that went!

I thought it was a marvellous game. Our play was outstanding at times. Black and Beswick ran the show all over the park. But - sometimes you have to have a bit of luck and today's was Leigh's turn as they pipped it at the end. Great effort from the lads. I'm very optimistic about the Easter fixtures. We'll be top by the 8th April. I think choosing the Challenge Cup and League over the NRC will turn out to be a masterstroke by Matt & Martin.

It's all good stuff.