Batley won't lie down that's for sure, will be a tough game but as I say against teams based more on strength and power (as Batley have for the last few years) we have the pack to deal with it and the backs to capitalise and get round the bigger men and will win by a fair margin. As for the teams that play more creative fast passing out wide like Featherstone and Sheffield......mmmmmmm... I'm not so confident YET. We have the talent there to at least match them, but I'm glad we get a few games in against these weaker sides (and Batley, they definitely won't be a weak side) first.

How do you know that then? Just as a matter of interest?

Have you looked at our signings, their pre-season form, their careers?

Perhaps, just perhaps, we might actually give you a game this week. But don't hold your breath, eh?

He has an opinion John, as you and I do. Granted its normally a poor one but that's how he ended up ,living in a bed sit in Weaste

I expect a tough game that we have to work at to win, if we don't work hard enough we will lose but if we do I expect a good win - weather permitting

John I have seen Batleys squad and it is not that bad but remember I am Leyth daft.

Actually think our squad is better than last year, some real astute signings by JK.
We'll give you a helluva game but no predictions from me. And thanks to the Leythers who supported us in the GF last season. I will however say Dewsbury might just turn over Fev on their paddy field this weekend.

Don't say that John , im always trying to get him to hold his breath.As for you Bullfrogs ?I think you as always will be a difficult team to beat , but I do think we will beat you , by 10 .

A lot of singing needs to be done on Sunday and throughout the season, a crucial season. Can't wait now, very confident we can do something this year. We just need to get behind the lads! we've seen how they react when we're in full voice they love it.

Totally agree.

Would be nice to heard some singing the players say it inspires them too

1. Miles Greenwood
2. Vinny Finigan
3. Alex Bretherton
4. Ayden Faal
5. Johnny Campbell
6. Ben Black
7. Scott Leatherbarrow
8. Byron Smith
9. Anthony Nicholson
10. Alex Rowe
11. John Davies
12. Sam Scott
13. Mark Applegarth
14. Alistair Leak
15. Jay Leary
16. Bradley Brennan
17. Lee Paterson
18. Luke Blake
19. Joe Chandler
20. Adam Gledhill
21. Anthony Mullally
22. Jacob Fairbank
23. Josh Johnson
24. Peter Aspinall
25. Nathan Mason
26. Ben Blackmore
27. Jake Connor

I dont think Paul will be taking this one too lightly!
Decent squad JK has accrued.
Should be a close game IMHO

Batley are always difficult to beat

There is no 5 ticket option.

Think home advantage will get you over the line, TBH, but not by much.

I've got a feeling it will be a high scoring cracker, played in the best weather for weeks

Can't wait for Sunday, hope the weather holds off and we see a cracker of a game, with a Leigh victory of course !