I thought you could see the class Locke has last night, the way he catches the all rather than trapping like many full backs do, he put in a one on one try saver in the first half that shows he is not all just about the attack.

Hood looks like he is an astute buy, added some real zip from dummy half and didn't look like he would be less effective in defense than Lee.

The team ethic struck me, took me back to Harrison when we finished 5th, all seemed to be playing for each other and the obvious improvement in reading each others plays is pleasing also.

It struck me last night that there can't be a bigger wing/centre partnership that BJB and Griffin or a speedier combination that Johnson/MCB (who's improved defense was there for all to see).

You beat what's in front of you but last night was a cracking performance all round and would have done for a much better team than Widnes.

I forgot, at one point Dobson made at least 10 yards with a touch finder and DIDN'T go long left with a kick off.

Heady stuff indeed.

Lunchtime at work: so can relax on here.

Many co-workers have stopped me to say that they knew I'd walk in with a smile: they looked out the score. What astounded me was the number who fitted in some (or all) of the televised game.

Stockport: about 3 RLfans in 300+ workers: yet we're making an impact. Suprising what a victory can do (if built on).

Makes me laugh when people cry out that we should change how we kick off games! Really? It's just a restart of the game and depending and what footed the kicker is, is what direction game will be restarted from. What do people want? Lets try catch them out with a short kick then moan if we don't retreive the ball and lose field territory. Every team will restart in the same direction if same kicker is on the ball, don't know why people cry for anything different. Very shallow knowledge of rugby game if you ask me.

I wasn't in the south last night but how waa Dobson being treated? Shown his class with his kicking game for me, can see him only improving. Such a shame he was being booed against Wakefield and chanting for his replacement.

PTB speed was immense last night best Ive seen from us in a long time. Thought the whole team played well, no special mentions needed they all did really well. I was a bit worried when I saw no Sau and Walne before the game but I thought we defended well. What should we be targeting from the next three games - I think we start with our strongest 17 against Huddersfield, change and freshen it up for Wigan and then go for it against Leeds again?

opposite the Town Hall
yes the old hospital

There was no booing or "Theo" chanting that I can remember. Whether that lasts after his ban has run out is another question. South stand was relatively quiet last night too, it appears to be getting more and more 'cliquey' (no idea if that's spelt correctly).

According to SL stats Junior has made 57 tackles and missed 21. J Walne has made 126 and missed 17 so these two things may be linked.......

there looked to be more than 3,476 at the game.

Oh FFS, here we go again.

You only say that because you're the head of the clique

I've not noticed anything like that, there are a few morons who stand together who people avoid, I'd called them a herd of pricks rather than a clique.

I miss the old Shed clique. It was a far higher quality of clique, who actually created an atmosphere - todays South Stand clique just wear replica shirts and boo our own players.

I'm sorry, but the suggestion of a 'clique' in the South Stand is absolute garbage.

I stand in the south on the left edge corner, mainly because its not as compact but I have ventured behind the post in previous seasons. In my honest opinion there is particular groups of people in the South Stand, possibly 3, maybe 4? I have been there when one group starts a chant but other groups won't join in, its embarrassing. I know people go rugby with their mates and to have good time but wouldn't it be better to congregate together rather than singing songs our own group started. As I say, I'm normally on the far left edge anyway and to be he honest it takes a while to filter down.