I've seen no injury reported. Still, even if Singleton was injured (do you know for sure he was?) I'd rather see a.n. other warm body ahead of the BFG.

Who has said Ward was overplayed? As pointed out, I have said he was used wrongly. I opined I would have been interested to see him given Sutcliffe's role. How is that suggesting "overplayed" when I wanted him played as a pivot?

If he is being rested for the bigger games and McDermott selects him when it matters rather than an out of form, ineffective and workshy BFG I will happily concede I had McDermott wrong. I won't hold my breath.

Is there an under 19s game this week? If he's playing then he's been dropped, which seems unfair. If he's not, he's injured / rested.

Personally, at their stage of development, I wouldn't object to the young lads getting the odd week off. The physical step up to SL should not be underestimated.

Singleton can't play for the u19's anymore and they got beat by Wigan on Monday night but Duckworth and Foster played.

As pointed out I don't think you can make such an inference.

I personally would be giving the likes of JP a weeks rest and have him charged up for the run in.
If our coach has no confidence in the likes of Singleton or thinks he is over playing him.
Then let him play Thursday and "rest" him for the more cruicial games.
It does not make sense at all.
If the team is picked on merit then Singleton should be in the 17 every time and Kirke should be playing for Hunslet.

Any news when Achurch is back as no doubt that will push Singleton down the pecking order even further?

Singo got injured in the wire game and came back ahead of schedule i believe so its possible that he is carrying a niggle and needs a week off to get it sorted

My thoughts too. His performance in his last outing was down on his usual.

singleton overplayed and needing a rest?
despite being 109 JP is flogged for 60/70 minutes every week.

he may have a knock but i'm guessing it's another odd decision from our coach

Singleton is injured so at least we know for now he isn't out of the team whilst the Coaches pet is selected.

But some folks don't let such a small think as fact get in the way of having a cheap snipe at the coach.

Classic Southstanders!

So you think its an odd decision by the coach to rest a young player who is carrying an injury. And whats all this "flogged" nonsense. JP like JJB and Delaney have the determination and stamina to maintain high performance with little need for long rests. I'm guessing you grasp any excuse to maintain your agenda.

Whilst it seems Singleton is injured which might explain his exclusion.
What is the reason for sticking with Kirke?
I have yet to see him put in a good performance either going forward or defending.
Whilst he might train the house down he offers very little on a matchday.
It will be interesting who makes way for Singleton when he is fit.
My guess will be Moore or possibly Clarkson.

Just checked my ticket that I bought from our club shop and it still says Monday 5th August - I'm guessing they didn't bother re-printing and that it'll still be valid?

Anyone got a ticket with tomorrows date on it?

Mine say Monday. Hardly unexpected given the short notice given by Sky.

Mine also says Monday, just noticed that we've been allocated the Etihad stand which is down the side I think