To constantly slag our players? Yeah, it's very easy for you.

I give plenty of praise... I even gave some for Rhys, on numerous occasions

It's the smugness ruining the message again WOTT. Get rid of the smugness and maybe people won't misunderstand you.

Ryan Maneely

Everything on the surface seems wonderful with Mr Bastians regime, but I understand there's alot of unrest amongst the guys not signed under his tenure.

The 'Elite' squad announced a few weeks ago seems to have got under a lot of peoples skin!

Ruthless business Professional Sport.

Even more ruthless is junior and youth rugby, mainly down to pushy parents.

I know, it's sad to see, particularly at the younger age groups when nobody has a clue how players are going to physically develop before a 'growth spurt' either does or doesn't kick-in.

The pressure put on youngsters by some parents borders on abuse at times. Sad but true and not exclusive to Rugby League either.

So let me get this right!!!
our academy is 1st or 2nd in the league and our top try scorer is a PROP?

Nothing wronge with that of course, but all the high praises you read on here is about the Scrum half and the winger/centre/full-back when it seems all the hard work, and results, should also be going to the forwards and inparticular the top try scoring prop. Have we got another Sam Burgess in our ranks?

Whether Josh Crowley turns out to be the new Sam Burgess I'm not sure but he was certainly the driving force behind Great Sankey winning the National Schools Comp last season. I expect Vinnie and Rhys to be pushing for first team spots over the next 2 to 3 years, they could be real future stars of our game. I hope the club can give them the progession they need and keep there feet firmly on the floor. From what I know of the two lads, they certainly have the attitude and aptitude to succeed.

That's him. You seen him play?

I know Lewis and his brother really well. He's a superb player

Did anyone actually watch this game as no one has commented on the actual game and performances.

I went to the game it was a good all round team performance.

Thanks for commenting on the game. I thought they must of played some good stuff, as Castleford were above us in the table up to that point. I have since found out all about the game. Heard props had good go forward. Hamilton and the young Ben Jones had a good game....

watched the game... thought the 2 starting props owen and crowley put in a good performance.. felt that when they were subbed the team lost a lot of go forward.
ben jones the winger had a good game, Scored 2 good trys...
bobby goulding lead the team around park really well, and commanded throughout.
His execution was second to none.
Was suprised to see on the programme that the prop crowley was the top try scorer, but having watched them play last season and a few this season can see why.
My mate told me that he got loads of man of the matches last season, and was unlucky not to win anything at the end of the season.
He also told me that saints have been talking to him about joining them next season.
Shame if its true.............

Think you'll find Bobby Goulding only played 40 mins in first half and was quiet.. and was then replaced by Hamilton...who had a good game at stand off. Scored a good individual try. Perhaps you are getting the players confused! The props played superbly and the winger Jones was good .. .....Good to see Ryan Owen doing well again.

Nah mate, no confusion....
But confused as to why you asked about performances in your thread..
You even moaned when no one commented on performances.
I gave you my opinion, bearing in mind its only mine..
You never went to the game, or so you say.. But then argue with my opinion, telling me what happened in the match,..
I know bobby only played 40 mins, and was good throughout them..
i was there !!!
Good to see ryan owen doing well again ?? so you were there ??
Youve even edited your earlier post after i posted my comments...

Why ???

Are you a players dad fishing for compliments ???

Take a chill pill mate, lifes too short !!

Oh, and by the way, when you edit a post everyone but you.. can see what date and time you did it ....

hmm, you're not the only person that's made that assumption (rubs chin thoughtfully)

Didn't we hear from the Leeds fans how Tony Smith caused "unrest" in the Leeds camp, some players didn't get on with him.

Seen a copy of the game and you are confused I know little Bobby and his family.., only played half the game..and did okay when on....I did ask about the game but seen a copy of it since...this afternoon actually...so have seen it and Know who played well imo...and I thought the team played well from what i have now seen ...

As for editing did so, as I have now seen copy of the game...It appears to me you don't like people disagreeing with you...

You cannot dominate a game throughout if you did not play the full game although Bob did well whilst on....Thought it was a very good team performance...now I have seen it.

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Sorry you feel I need a chill pill...

I can understand you wondering why I had asked about what people thought of the game in fairness to you as I hadn't been....but have now since seen it...and have spoken to people who have been like yourself, who obviously have a different opinion.....

And I never get annoyed mate...Life is too short..

Listen mate...
As I said, only my opinion..
Dont mind you disagreeing, everybodys entitled to an opinion. I never said he dominated... just lead the team around very well (while on )..
You asked for our opinions didnt you ?

And as for all the editing stuff, why didnt you just say you had seen it in your last post





Did your son get a copy of the game from his coach ??

You asked , i told ..... not gonna argue

fair enough mate...No have no family playing ...some friends I know play in the reserves...though, who have been going well too.

..It was a friend who'd gone the game and got a copy.. his friends lad plays. I mostly go the reserves but as you know they played away this week ...I intended to go down and was sorry to miss this one... Oh .Not that old quite yet, by the way....but getting there!!

I actually agree with a lot of what you said....especially about the props playing well...and I was particularly pleased to see Ryan Owen doing so well, after all he has been through....hence my comment.

Time for a...