The announcement says he is available for selection. However, given that - in my opinion - Gareth doesn't seem back to full match fitness, there must be a question mark over whether he will be selected or not by Rowls.

This is a very finely balanced cup tie and Rowls will no doubt be considering all options given that we are blessed with a fine squad of forwards. Not an easy one on who to leave out.

I wouldn't play hock as he is way of full fitness he was blowing like chimney on Sunday and Barlow wouldn't play ether he spends to much time winding people up like Sunday when we scored he ran over to the sheff bench and started celebrating not good I would like to see spencer play Saturday. Just my opinion before all idiots start to shoot me down.

Without wishing to get embroiled in the Hock 'will he, won't he' fiasco, I also would like to see Spencer back in the team asap. Don't forget, we also have Ollie Wilkes waiting to get back in the team.

Charlie asked me to post this cos he lives close 2 you.

He asked me not to mention it but I couldn't help it.

Who does Charlie live close to, Frank?

Just asking, cos I've never been one to miss an opportunity to apply for a council tax rebate, on the basis of my neighbours!

He lives just over Butts Bridge

Frank you know I live in the Residential area close to the East Lancs Rd,my neighbours know me as Charles not Charlie as I don't wear my Bowler Hat in the garden.

That's a pity - not even in the same county as me!

That's OK then Alan,Marwan has said he might call after the game for a round of Croquet,I must have the Lawn mowed.

Will that be before, or after, he's done 15 rounds with his oppo at Leigh?

Think that must be me but I don't go over butts bridge that's the rough end