To the left of the tunnel there was a large group in yellow t-shirts and some of them were kicking off about 5 minutes from F/T saw the stewards wade in etc but other than the odd "we all hate Leeds s#*m" on the way to the game had some good banter with the Cas lot.

Probably Leeds United fans as well

Thought this was a key issue. Can't imagine it was in Powell's plans to sub Sneyd during the first half but he must've felt like he had to.

The nullifying of the Clark threat was probably the best planning for an individual opponent since what we did to Big Les in the 2004 GF. However you can still see he's going to go on to big things. Sneyd on the other hand, with a move to Hull next year.....will be interesting to see if he's going to be just a one year hit.

Would agree with all that, including the bit on Sneyd. Could well be that he found his niche with Cas, but may not be able to replicate it with the Airlie Birds.

Yes good post Zimmerman and some good points put in there.
As I said previously maybe it was OTT to say people should be ashamed of themselves for touting Clark as MOS.
I was eluding to the fact that for me JP should walk it this year with no real opposition to take it away from him this time like they did before.
I also stated that Clark is the best hooker in SL which should go some way into proving I have every respect for the player and would be the icing on the cake if we had him.
Maybe your coach got his tactics wrong on Saturday and should have spared Clark so he could get the impact he needs.
I was amazed he took Sneyd off but must have had his reasons for that too.
So to recap Clark is pure class and is a joy to watch, And JP for MOS
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Happy to congratulate the best team on the day. That's what it's all about. Sticking to the game plan, defending like your life depends on it, supporting your mates, being composed and ruthless in attack. I just wish Hull FC could do that more than once in a blue moon.

Well done Leeds

Bit late I know but congratulations on defeating us on Saturday afternoon. A deserved victory.

Thanks.

You should be proud of you're team also, hung in there right till the end when others may have folded.

Very proud o fthem definately. I'm glad we didn't fold too.

anyone know why carvell didn''t play/ big loss imo for cas. his know how and experience would have been crucial

Castleford are looking the real deal at the moment. They made a good account of themselves at Wembley and are currently title contenders. To say they were no-hopers last season, this is a real achievement.

I really like the way that Powell has them playing and with the exception of Dorn (he's just a toss-pot) I like the Cas players.