Yeah just seen that Frank, I hadn't seen the prices previously. I guess that's pretty reasonable if we're honest.

Doesn't it smack a little that they're treating us somewhat with contempt though and taking us lightly? I know they're an SL side but they've been fairly poor until recently and I'd imagine they won't want to risk all their top players.

The fact that McNamara is England coach says alot for me... I mean how bad do you have to be to get the job then lol

i shall be there as i have just booked it off for both , but a number of people on a weekday after doing a full days shift will be knackered

luckily for me i have a desk job and a boss who understands rugby always comes 1st

I may still go I'll decide nearer to the time but I was definitely going if it had been on the Sunday. I guess many other people will be saying the same thing but as someone else said it may benefit us with the Widnes game on the Thursday.

I cannot believe the reaction of some Leigh fans. Thank god none of you had to make the journey the lads and club officials had to do last weekend. Moaning about a Friday night over the M62, jesus.

Yes it will make it difficult for some fans now to make the game but this game isn't the most important game in our season and with the Widnes game soon after I think the club has made a smart move in playing the game on the Friday, our chances of turning them over remain the same, it just means we'll probably have less fans there but more importantly an extra couple of days rest before a far more important game against Widnes in the league!

Well I think that is defeatist talk.

I have said before we will be in 3 finals this season. Bradford will play their strongest side cos they will need too.

I'm going if it's horizontal rain and blowing a gale. I don't get to go to as many games as i'd like and i'm off for the game day, and the day after.

i moan all the time about travelling , but im always there. well apart from the limoux game!

I hate Friday night games 'over the hill', but I'll still be there! I think both coaches will prefer Friday, for recovery time. Let's face it, the Widnes game is still more important, because the sad fact is, even when we win the Challenge Cup, it won't count towards a SL application!

We were potentially playing three games within 11 days, but now they are much better spaced out - Bradord (Friday) - Widnes (Thursday) - Featherstone. (likely Wednesday) From a playing viewpoint, that's been a smart move.

Does anyone know if we have to purchase tickets in advance and if they'll be available from our ticket office?

It doesn't state if you can pay on the gate on the Bulls website.

5,000 crowd in a 24,000 stadium? Should be reet on the gate, Kev!

I'm surprised at that estimate Matt.

Dewsbury v Bulls drew almost 4000. Weather is getting better we will be well supported.

I really must be travelling on the wrong M62 5 days a week from Leeds, Frank do you really expect to get to Bradford after leaving the sports village on a Friday night at 6.30pm? There are 9 miles of road works to contend with? Any how I will be there these mid week Yorkshire games sit nicely when you have to work daily on the wrong side of the Pennies and that Friday is pay day!!

Well Ste when we played at Dewsbury earlier this season we got there quickly enough took about an hour. Fridays after 6pm M62 is hardly chocker.

Each to their own thoughts (and not having a pop at anyone) but if a game v one of the biggest names in British RL isn't one of our important games than what are we saying is

Hopefully Dave Parky will be able to reveal more when he does his Millward interviews on who's decision it was to play Friday, the logic behind it and (hopefully if possible) if he views the fixture as a chance to give some 'fringe' players a run out or a test to see where we are.
Until we know the facts it could easily have been Bradford insistant on a Friday evening game (you may say unlikely - and I'd reluctantly agree , but you never know).

Anyhow before all that we've got the small matter of Sheffield eagles......
Anyone remember the days when we viewed them as our closest rivals in the league (think it was during the 8 division league), produced a few cracking games

I'll be there with the grandkids, looking forward to it, hope we give them a really close game!