Probably an unpopular view given how some reacted when he signed but I think Ben Blackmore has been a big success. I am not suggesting he is Josh Addo-Carr but agree with China Bull the meters gained particularly out of dummy half impressive. Miles ahead of Jason Qareqare in that particular aspect, perhaps why he is back at Cas.

Well I enjoyed my long trip to Newcastle. Great atmosphere created by the fans. We looked really good for the first 20 mins or so. Threw the ball around and opened them up numerous times but I think the short turn around bit but it was good to ground out the win.

Gill clear man of the match but I thought our forwards were good again. Rodgers scattering they for fun allowing Baldwinson to grab a try. Appo strong again and we looked much better with and Arundel back and Butler into the second row where he should stay.

Although Jack Walker I thought had a poor game. Seemed to be playing in a bit of a sulk and not really with his head in the game. Not sure it will have helped with silly shouts of Judas.

Idiots on Twitter were calling on fans to boo him stupid really

Butler didnt play in the second row

Been a good week with Halifax, Sheffield and Widnes all losing.