The reason I was dissapointed Boxing Day was that every player that played is part of our first team squad, that means they are likely to get called upon at some point this season, and very few came away having impressed when given the opportunity.

Obviously felt a lot better after the KR game, but given the increased injuries every team seems to suffer, I'd have liked to see more from the squad players both, in terms of quality and ability to play to structure.

Not sure it was aimed at him, and not that he will be bothered or even care , but I'll vouch for him on that.

Back on subject gents please.

And if folk can leave out the petty, snide baiting, that'd be great.

Thank you.

With pleasure.

So, after our improved showing against HKR and baring in mind Wigan's 50-10 thrashing by the new boys, does anyone think they might have (just slightly) over reacted to our defeat in the meaningless pre-pre season friendly on Boxing Day where we had 13 players missing?

Absolutely

Not at all the game v Wakey has been discussed & opinion given purely on the build up & that game/afyermath nothing since changes what happened wrt that game.
Wtt the HKR performance again opinion has been given what happens v Fev wont change that do you see the pattern?
Wigan v Leigh -Already covered.

I do see an all too familiar pattern, yes.

I think most people knew that it would cost £20 to get away from the missus and kids on Boxing day - small price to pay IMO if that's your bag. I haven't attended these games for many years - I am not that desperate to get away from the missus or see a game of rugby.

However the general view is the performance was below what was expected given the comments of the coach prior to the game.

Does the performance have any relevance to the 2017 season - who knows only time will answer that question

Let me help you with that one Sal. The answer is the same as it's always been.... no.