I spoke to Richie before the game yesterday and he said he's tweaked the same knee he did last month , he's out for 3-4 weeks and is aiming for the first play-off game as a possible return

I agree still hurting from '75 long way home from London after that

We have to put the strongest possible side out. As others have said, we have a week off next week.

Betts was in the express yesterday, moaning about having to play the best team in the competition on a 5 day turnaround with only a small squad. I quite like him for saying that

i always said he was a goodun.

Betts was on Wire FM today saying that exact quote. Said he had players with bumps & bruises that needed a rest but wont be getting one & they had to get ready to play the best team in the Comp.