Jeez that last 15 mins was pretty tense and we was going to score again so it was down to whether Widnes could get over and it looked as though they would on several occasions.

23-4 up and put cue on the rack again and started drilling into touch again to play for time. We need to start learning some lessons.

Really poor again tho Stevie Ward was very string and thought Peteru showed up well again. Myler overall good and Handley showed some good monents in 2nd half. Parcell ran once in whole 80 mins which was very odd. Ferres awful and possibly lost Ablett for a while now too.

End of day all that matters is that we are into the bag for next round but performances at the moment need improving but I suppose that's what we do better than most teams.

Can't remember Leeds playing in front of such a small crowd too many times. Thought young Whitley was outstanding for the Chemics.

I've always thought Grand Finals are irrelevant.

Hypothetical- would fans trade any cup wins for say 3 years for watching some good rugby during the season? Or is this turgid crap worth the silverware at the end of the season?

Me, without doubt. Maybe not what you quite meant, but said it many times, 2005 team was the best team we ever had IMO, and we didn’t win the trophy’s. Loved that season. We have not been close to that side since, in terms of quality.

well you had your top spot last year and that has gone forever ,wont happen again

Surely not, I can see the ones you've lost seeming irrelevant. But you must think the ones you've won are relevant?
Oh hang on a minute!

A horrible day. Thankfully we have had 7 far more enjoyable trips over the hill since to make up for it

Slightly better this week, as we played for about 30 minutes instead of 20.

The turning point? When we kicked for a scrum instead of putting a high ball. That makes it four games where that tactic has heralded a monster comeback, to my recollection.

And, once again, in the last quarter, we struggle to contain the other team. I question our fitness.

Also, can they please stop closing the M62 on Friday nights? The struggle to get home is starting to make me think twice about going to these games.

I have watched a lot games in last few years and must admit I am finding it increasingly boring. Turgid is an excellent description. I know we have been here before but can't see this side winning anything. On wider point the game is in trouble, I Doubt Leeds have ever played a c cup tie in front of a smaller crowd. I remember Widnes winning at Leeds in c cup q final around 1989 and think there was about 23k in headingley. Totally agree with Marty grr, Whitley would be a good target for Leeds.

They mentioned on the BBC commentary today that when Saints appointed their current coach they looked for someone to coach their attacking flair. I hope we do something similar. I am sick of seeing four drives, an aimless fling wide on the off chance that someone does something then a poor kick. I want to see my team asking questions, running lines and properly using the talent they possess.

At the risk of upsetting a some....We look a very poorly coached side at the minute imo. Theres no semblance of a gameplan whatsoever

Would help if there was someone even marginally close to being a pivot there instead of Moon.

We played infront of a similar crowd at Salford once in a CC game live on the BBC. I can’t remember the exact year but do recall Craig Innes playing at 6. We, as well as Salford, must have been in a very poor run of form

Well Cas got blown away today ,we may get the backlash next week and Saints might be fancying themselves for the treble ,but that might add pressure to them