Especially if he is from Mytholmroyd or Hebden Bridge way....just looking at the news on all the rain and flooding you're getting over there at the moment. Terrible news...I am presently living in Cyprus and enjoying a cup of tea with the English newspapers whilst sitting outside in the sunshine.

Pre Season games tell you everything

Joe Vickery was a superstar in his display

Firstly, we also signed mullally, not to mention resigning baldwinson.

Secondly, you don't replace a player like peacock. You figure out how you move forward without them and alter the dynamics accordingly. Is Galloway the answer? Time will tell. At least he can only get better.

Did you really just say that?

I thought last season reached a whole new low on Southstander but you've surpassed it already... and a whole 6 weeks before the season even begins. CONGRATS.

I continue to forget about signing Mullally (probably says it all really).....As for Baldwinson: do you really see McDermott having him at the foremost of his mind when making his team selections?

Agree ref Peacock.....and I'm hoping there is enough in the squad to take up [ihis[/i slack. I have a feeling though it is Sinfield's captaincy/goalkicking is the thing we will the most - especially if, seems the case, it is McGuire given the captain's armband. Great player maybe, but captain material? Never in a month of Sundays

... but is it [ipast[/i or not?

Finders!!!!!!!!!!!!

It says a lot more about you.

I see you're already trying to pick holes.

How long before you suggest Ash Golding at 2nd row or Jordan Baldwinson as captain? Or before you change your tune depending on results like you did in 2015?

Some of you guys take yourselves far too seriously



Actually Golding at SO alongside Lilley at SH doesn't sound too bad to me....McGuire is so yesterday's man. And Baldwinson as captain probably aint such a bad shout, but Stevie Ward should probably be given first crack IMO.

Sal, AG and the rest might as well give up now.... you're already nailed on for "Moron Of The Year 2016".

Yesterday's game was a poor display. But think Mcdermotts post match interview said it all about how we approached the game, not counting it as a part of ore season. I agree Galloway was poor yesterday but I am sure he will be ok come the season. I actually think we will be fine in the pack, another SR would improve us but other than that I think we looked ok. Faloon looked like a Aussies signing of old off injured!! When he was on looked to be a downgrade on last year but time will tell, only saw him for a bit. For me mags isn't captain material gets too easily wound up.

It's sinfield we will miss sure sutcliffe can do a decent job but will take some time to settle in.

Hang on, didn't he just win the Harry Sunderland a few weeks ago to close his best season in years?

I'm off for a beer, this place is crazy and you've somehow gone even more mental during this off season