Haven't been on here for a while and haven't been to a game since the double header with the Sharks vs Crusaders across the road (Rugby Union for those of you who don't follow).

However, just thought I would post to say how optimistic I am about the upcoming season for once. I had phone call from one of my friends today who rarely comes to games even back in the days when we had a season ticket and Mark Mclinden was terrorising defences. He called out of the blue to say he wanted to go a Broncos game in February and try to see some games this year as he had heard they had a decent squad, new name and change in general atmosphere.

Now I only mention this because it highlights to me that for the first time in ages there can be a bit of excitement ahead of a season, particularly with regard to onfield performance. For two years I was a regular attendee at matches and myself and a friend would always try to drag others along to games, but it got to a stage where even I was getting worn down by the home beatings we were getting and by the general lack of progress being shown by the club. I for one will be coming more this year and backing the investment shown by the club by putting bums on seats and cheering the team on.

I know it must be hard for all the diehards who have seen many false dawns and I have seen a lot of negatvity across the forum but I hope that at least everyone can agree that phone calls like the one I received today can only show that at least the club's efforts to become more competitive may actually be working.

Cmon you Broncos!!!

I don't know that the top 4 will be worried about us but we seem to have got some very good players this season and should be competitive assuming injuries dont kill us. Most optimistic I've been for years.

I could post a very cynical but true reply to the OP but it will only upset the usual suspects. Enjoy the season.

Thankyou, I will And thanks for not posting the cynical but true reply It would be nice to think this thread could go on with not single negative post (but impossible too I know).

Welcome back - yes the new season should be good on the pitch which I am looking forward to hugely. However it is the goings on (or not) of the pitch which worry me. There you go positive where it matters - on the paddock!

I am upset you didn't post your thoughts.....just for once, get off the fence Listy and tell us what you really think

There was a lot of enthusiasm at the end of the season and with the re launch, I am still very much looking forward to the start of the season again, just for rugby but because we are looking better than the last few seasons as well! Roll on the 4th of February where there will hopefully be a lot of new faces and not just on the pitch!

Well said
Regardless of my inane ramblings on marketing, other supporters gripes over shirt colours or seating arrangements, let's not forget why we all moan at the club.....because we love TGG and we love our Team.

Oh London Town......
Is wonderful
Oh London town is wonderful......................

Roll on Feb 4 and bring on the Saints!

Ditto. I could pick holes in it all morning, but I would like to encourage as many 'returning' fans as possible, now that the name is apparently more to their liking.

Can't wait, bring on the scousers. Lets give it to them

We need a ref that wont listen to Wellens and Co

Have they recruited any deaf referees for 2012 as part of the sports politically correct commitment?

Hah - referees. Soon to be a hot topic again. 15.84130859375:10