The new walk on before kick off manages to kill the atmosphere quite nicely. Not keen at all. Not that it explains the atmosphere for the rest of the game but its certainly a low key way to start.

Agree. Don't think it helped that they came out straight after opera man so there was no build up.
But I don't like the coming out together and lining up thing. It's unnecessary. Just get out and get on with it. We're not football.

Not keen on the new walk-on either. My sister thought there was going to be a minutes silence, which kind of tells it's own story. Much better when the away team runs on first followed by Leeds.

Yeah I agree. I recall them doing it at Peacock's testimonial but thought it was just because of that/his occasion. When they lined up I thought it was for a certain reason. Doubt it'll last though too much longer, maybe for the Sky games.

Me too. I muted my phone in anticipation. Then forgot to un-mute it afterwards. Missed lots of calls and texts in the last two days before I realised.

I went home at HT.

Were you given a lift home by some of Widnes's defensive line?

Did anyone else notice a lot of new people at the game?
As a creature of habit I stand in the same place as do many many around me. Yet Friday night I saw a lot of new people and they were very quiet.

To be clear, having new fans is fantastic and great for growth but if replicated around the ground could explain a dip in atmosphere.

That said, a poor opponent, bad weather and a shockingly bad first 50 minutes also explains a lot.

What about the fireworks machines? Forgot about those! Would you rather some slightly underwhelming fireworks before each home game this season, or an extra new signing in / around the squad?

I blame the drummer and the band.

Because the reason we don't make marquee signings is because the fireworks budget is too big