good result today i expected a little bi closer match but we are better in the forwards this year so that probably counter acted the width of the pitch.

Despite the fact that a number of people on here didn't go today (free world free choice imo) we still outnumbered the Shaffield fans 2:1 in my estimation
as for the game Frank and Said tore them apart after their introduction after 20mins(ish). As Matt said on Radio Weeds we made loads of errors especially in the first half where we spilled the balll at least 4 times in their 20. Ben Black laid ona number of scoring passes but also sent out some dodgy passes which sort of summed up the afternoon really, excellent in parts but still making a number of errors. Govin had a bit of a nightmare before being subbed in the firstt half but he came up with a better showing in the second half.
My only real concern is the quality of our passing at times. Holly's gone and we have improved but I do think there is room for improvement in what I belive are now known as our pivot positions.
Sheffield were woeful, and having to play Gibbo who I guess has trained with them once is not a good sign, but I guess they will be alot stronger when their imports arrive (if ever)

Think they are only waiting for two to come through - Some of the passing late in the 2nd half was fantastic. The pass from Patterson to Shad was brilliant.

Still looks like we havent quited clicked yet in attack, but once we do there will be some big score lines.

Good display again from the team today. Much better showing than last year and revenge was extremely sweet.

Defence is clearly the difference between this year and last.

We have plugged the gaping holes we left in the line last year and teams are finding it much harder to get through us this time round.

We do lose a lot of posession when we throw passes away instead of holding on and playing safe, but at the end of the day when the passes come off and we destroy defences with our flair and speed, that is what makes us a different team to the rest and that is what is making us a step ahead of the others.

Fax are an exciting team to watch at the moment and I am sure that other teams spectators (if they are being honest) would agree that we do play exciting rugby. Let's not be too critical of the style of play because it is bringing us success and we don't want to stop the momentum we currently have.

Well done lads, don't stop doing the thing that we are all enjoying ................ WINNING!!

couldnt agree more dazednconfused.

wait until we really "click" we will be awesome. Much more confidence in our defence this year,

Sorry, there's only one of me!!

Fax are an exciting team to watch at the moment and I am sure that other teams spectators (if they are being honest) would agree that we do play exciting rugby. Let's not be too critical of the style of play because it is bringing us success and we don't want to stop the momentum we currently have.
Well done lads, don't stop doing the thing that we are all enjoying ................ WINNING!!'"

Let's leave the analysis to MC and the crew and lets all go with the flow and enjoy every moment of the Championships "entertainers".

COME ON FAX.......we're loving every minute of it.

There's me thinking the message board was a vehicle for exchanging views!! Sorry for my impertenance

I knew you'd bite at that one, I was only joking. Of course I get as frustrated as the next man, but let's enjoy the team for all it's skills and individuality. It's not perfect but it is good.

Just watching the Club Challenge and some of the Leeds plays are in the Fax style and they aren't always coming off but when they do they look good.

Top effort by the lads today considering the small pitch, not being cocky but we still have room for improvement imo, when we cut out some of the silly passes and more of them stick we will destroy teams.
Sheffield tried hard they came at us quick but we held firm most of the time, we are a much more solid team this year.

Enjoyed the macth today - but we didn't look as potent with Dana and Cherryholme in the front row.

Looking forward to seeing Wrench being given a run out on Wednesday (hopefully) with Dave Larder.

I thought that Sheffield were poor, but maybe they don't take this comp that seriously - felt sorry for Gibbo on the kick and chase - did he take a dive or was he pushed over?

There are a few pics of todays game on the Club web site already . . see Gallery

more to follow tomorrow

So pleased with the way the defence is shaping up this year, really put bodies on the line at times. Thought the passing was a tad erratic at times but hey if the defence is there you can afford to risk it. Still (pessimistic hat on) slightly concerned with goalkicking though, James does ok but he's not a top class kicker lets hope it doesn't effect us this season. Great showing overall lads though, definately buried the ghost at the Don Valley.

lets hope we can do the same with the whitehaven ghost this year,