After yesterday we're bloody lucky to be still in it..

We were lucky to win it but it probably balances itself out with multiple close games going against us this season. We obviously have a mentality issue, recruitment really needs to address not only the physicality in the pack but this apparent focus issue against supposed lesser sides .

Part of the problem with a small squad is that its hard to make changes. I keep seeing comments re why player X or Y has not been dropped, but then have to think, for who? What I would say is that Tangata was one of the players some wanted dropping a number of weeks back, but I think he's been outstanding the last few weeks, him and Lannon adding more punch when they have both come on. Although our participation in the play offs may come down to his last second penalty he gave away at Odsal

I think because we’ve had such an inconsistent season the fringe players have never really had a chance to get a few games under their belt ( I noticed Cole Oakley scored a great try for north wales crusaders at the weekend against hunslet , highlights on YouTube)

Yep he seems to going ok there. But will be a bit bizarre if Crusaders win next week and get promotion, after finishing 6th (out of 10) and winning just 7 of their 18 games, having half the points of both Hunslet and Donny, and even 8 points adrift of the team in 5th

Yesterday took me back to the days when we had all ticket matches and you would be queing to get in just before kick off. As for the game i thought for most of it Keighley wanted it more than us and could count themselves unlucky to lose, they played some good rugby on the back of a quick play the ball and there winger before he went off injured caused Walmsley a few problems. I have seen Finn at our last few games which should show him exactly where we are good and where we need to improve he will have a ever growing list. I just find us at times incredibly frustrating to watch we have seen this season a mix of the very good and bad and it is hard to now what is coming next, we just need to be better between the ears and be ready for a desperate Swinton side on sunday.

York vs Batley obviously on Viaplay but if like me you haven’t got it for anyone who wants to listen it’s being broadcast live on BBC Radio York kick off 7.45.

I will be a York fan just for tonight.

What is actually going on this season , as Liam Harris said ‘ madness’

Great result at York - win on Sunday and we're in the play offs - unfortunately no idea if we will!

Me neither but the way our season has gone it could have been worse than needing 1 point from a home game against Swinton to get into the play offs.

They’ll be desperate and we’ll need be on it from the start and get the job done.

If Fax turn up "expecting" to beat Swinton we'll be in for a nasty shock. The gap is not that big, they're only 6 league wins behind us after all.

I'm still haunted by our 38-35 defeat against Swinton at the Shay a few seasons ago. A young Liam Marshall (on DR from Wigan) scored a last minute try to add to his other 3. He gave opposite number Will Sharp a torrid time that day, but at least it led to Sharpy being permanently switched from winger to become a very good full back thereafter.

So no complacency please!

What a sad indictment of our season that we've been left waiting for other teams to lose so we have a last game chance for making the play offs, yes 6th place in the 2nd division of rugby league! Our league form has been such that it wouldn't even be a big shock if Swinton beat us on Sunday. Also, before the happy clappers step in, it wouldn't be the biggest surprise if we made the six and do well in't knock outs. It's been a strange season so far with the cup games standing out but here's hoping SG signs off on a high because i personally don't think Fax fans rejoicing over York beating Batley is what I expect from our club.

Cor blimey, hudds-shay, that post will have Listenup reaching for his meds!

Let's face it, I think all our rivals (bar Fev and Toulouse) also rely on other teams losing. And I reckon our average attendance this season will be 7th best, and with very little other income streams then you can argue that "our club" has boxed above its weight by reaching the play offs. It is what it is.

Criticised for trying to keep a positive spin on the club moving forward, it’s a good job you aren’t managing the team I can’t imagine any of them being bothered to put a shift in for you infact most wouldn’t bother turning up given the relentless negativity. As regards mental health, if I remember rightly you were the one that had an emotional outburst which resulted in a shooting emoji being used , you were the one who had to mute faxcar after consistently being owned for talking utter nonsense and you were the one who said I wouldnt last on other forums, I suggest tony the statement you made are better applied to yourself .

I'm hoping for a Bradford win on Sunday now and that coupled with a Fax win should lead to us playing Bradford at theirs. I really carn't be bothered with another trip to London. We need to do a deal with Swinton where they let us win by a point, between themselves and Keighley and Haven it is going to be whoever loses by the least amount gets relegated(assuming all of them lose of course), that result may suit us both.

For those that stalk me on the other site, my prediction has already gone on there for the playoffs.

I am not sure If I am going to write rubbish or if it has some legs, imo Fax have only seemed to turn up for cup/ important games, the regular season games, that you would call bread and butter it looks like some have too high opinion of themselves and don’t put a shift in, others no name calling seem to have the penny dropped and stopped the stupid penalties in recent games. If the former is the case then should Fax make the playoff then it could all be rosy in the garden.

Don’t forget the homophobic comment about us having an intimate night in but that’s the level he’s at.

It’s the way it is online I’m afraid, people tend to behave a little differently in the real world, I suppose there’s less accountability especially for passive aggressive behaviour, I remember huddshay saying that a lot of these conversations are modern day versions of pub conversations, I think if they did take place in that environment they might pan out slightly differently.

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For those that stalk me on the other site, my prediction has already gone on there for the playoffs.

I can't quote you faxcar until you learn how to quote properly but some people will understand what the Blues Ox reference is to just like some people will get the GFB moniker. Its easily the worst insult you have given me though since you went rogue, having a go at the Ox.

Just having a good laugh that with all the choices available how and why anyone would choose a image and name like that and how it can even remotely represent an Ox of any description never mind a great manly beast.

But if that’s what comes to your mind then each to their own.



Just hope you don’t get misunderstood in what your trying to say.
Oink. Oink.

Just watched the fax playoff promo for the Swinton game , it’s a good job gfb and tony ( tears ) fax weren’t doing the promo , yer crap fax don’t bother turning up , we’re going bust so what does it matter, tony teddy out out of the cot because we haven’t finished second. Wah !

You don't understand but that is ok. Maybe one day I will dig out an old copy of Electric Blue and then it will all be clear to you.

Yes, what a sad indictment of our season as soon as we get one where we face a challenge we have to rely on supporters who just want to win all the time or cry.



I’m sure there was a Captain Faulkner on the Marie Celeste, apparently the first time they hit a problem after listening to his assessment they all jumped overboard.