I really was hoping the joke mid season contest would be canned once the new structure came into force. The fact that it is in Blackpool only gives me further reason to find something else to do that weekend!

I think you're thinking of the disciplinary process...

If anyone wants that list as a .CSV file which can be imported into most versions of Outlook, I've made and uploaded one here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9vm4sfx0jidu ... 5.csv?dl=0 Jut a great start to the season. Can't wait now! I think our last league match against Leigh was Round 5 Fri 11 Mar 2005 Leigh 6 - 46 Bradford ref: Karl Kirkpatrick Att: 4,241

If anyone wants that list as a .CSV file which can be imported into most versions of Outlook, I've made and uploaded one here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9vm4sfx0jidu ... 5.csv?dl=0 Jut a great start to the season. Can't wait now! I think our last league match against Leigh was Round 5 Fri 11 Mar 2005 Leigh 6 - 46 Bradford ref: Karl Kirkpatrick Att: 4,241

Throw a few 'stats' his way - This is the only way of making him happy, well.... that and his 1 way conversations with FA

Get the buses booked and bring over a couple of thousand, it should be a belter!

I don't give a flying toss about juicy games I only care about being promoted and this game on balance is a hindrance to that aim.

They are very good and we are very new. Why people think playing them first is great I simply don't get.

Tough opening game but at least it gets it out of the way.

cynical, not harsh. unless you are an optimist. anyway, my cynical team selection for our first game.designed to knock the s**t out of Leigh, full stop.

Sidlow
O'B
Davies (one SL experienced and one lesser experienced prop on the pitch at the same time, Davies looks more mobile than Tahraoui so is my pick for this game)
Walshaw
Ferguson
Pitts

Sieljka
Gaskell

Williams
Baille
Blythe
Uisele
Ulugia

bench:

Fleming
Clough
Mullaney
Purtell



Yes I know on paper it does not have the sparkle we all look for, but the RFL have given us a task and thats how I would respond.

Mmmm, SDL only eh? Us Championship clubs not fit to grace your iconic stadium?

and if we decided to do a Keegan, this is the lineup:

Sidlow
A O'B
Davies
Olbison
Walshaw
Peterson

Sieljka
Gaskell

Uisele
Shaw
Henry
Purtell
Ulugia

Bench

Clough
Tahraoui
Mullaney
Addy

Should win at least 3-4 games here at the beginning of the season. Leigh and Featherstone will give us a very early indication of where we are at but I don't expect the squad to be fully gelled by then.

Tough start for Leigh:

Bradford Bulls (H)
Halifax (A)
London Broncos (H)
Doncaster (A)
Featherstone Rovers (A)