Never went but really pleased with what ive heard about the performances. All the sounds the club have been making have been backed up with a two decent hit outs. Now we need to back it up against Rovers. Getting the players used to winning again so they don't like losing!

Very different styles. Shaul looked effortless today though due to his pace albeit against a team two divisions below. I'm a fan of both. Thought handling by all four teams was good to say it was a first hitout and pretty cold.

Photos of the Doncaster friendly (from a mainly Donny POV though ) r82photography.photoshelter.com/ ... aQUQCS3dFc

Photos of the Doncaster friendly (from a mainly Donny POV though ) r82photography.photoshelter.com/ ... aQUQCS3dFc

I was worried about the team we had out against Doncaster, as last year when we had a spell with mainly the youngsters on they really got a roll on against us, but this year they really stood up well against them.

As said by others naughton and Abdull were the stand out players.

I like the fact we put a strong team out against York, yes it was a miss match but the guys need to be playing together so they gel.

Distribution from the halfs looked good a dare I say a kicking game the chip to the corner from
Sneyd for tally's try was lovely.

Lineham picked up a knock, so I wouldn't risk him next week.

Maybe give Naughton a run on the wing.

Blimey. Bit injury-prone is Tom.

And if Naughton is sat on the sidelines for most of the season (when we needed an extra prop much more) doing knack-all then yes, pointless signing..or did you not bother to actually read what I'd written?


It's got nothing to do with Radford, it's got everything to do with having a balanced squad and where we need cover most..Naughton's position/s isn't.
If we've kept Rankin, Cunningham and signed Michaels plus having 2 Academy wingers that have already had 1st grade experience plus Logan and Yeaman for cover in the centres then what was the point in signing another utility back (accepted he's primarily a FB). Jordan Thompson has being given the utility back tag by the club so can you not see that we have too many back and not enough props??

No, because neither of you two can see past your petty childishness instead of focusing on a good player and team performances..pathetic

Naughton seems a little short and stocky to be a winger, hopefully will get to see him at FB for at least 40 minutes next week. Lancaster should play if Lineham's a doubt.

Got a chin to rival Gaz Ellis too!

But a good player is a good player. We saw he had great potential, and he was fairly cheap, so we took a punt. What if he turns out to be a superstar and plays for England for 10 years, and we've let him go to sign a 6th choice prop?

Anyone know how Mini went today? I'm expecting big things from this guy.

Only got on for the last 20 mins. Could be a fans' favourite judging by his interaction with the fans when he came on. Seriously solid looking player will add much physicality to the right side.

First game standouts for me were Abdull (who looks real class) and Naughton while he was on. Tough for the young lads up front against some big championship forwards but they stood up well. Second game was men against boys and it's tough to glean too much however our halves looked fairly fluid. Shaul was class and Sa was unstoppable for any York player who attempted it. Talanoa looked in great shape also. Sneyd has a kicking game we haven't seen for years. If he stays fit it will transform our attacking options.

whisper it quietly but we might just have found 2 half backs. thought they had an excellent understanding today and got us round the park efficiently.

shaul was superb today, lightning out of the back line. hope our halves can give him some running opportunities this season, but it is in broken field where he truly excels

like the look of minicello - reminded me a bit of paul rose

rocks and diamonds from the younger players in the first game. great start but perhaps predictably donnys more experienced players got to grips with the ruck resulting in a lot of penalties and field position conceded for holding down/interfering. abdul was terrific, clear man of the match.

there is a chance rankin might not be too bad, possibly a hyper extension or a stinger type injury, we'll have to wait and see

the games also featured perhaps the worst stadium pa announcer of all time

How is thomson a utility back. ? He's not played backs for us once has he? He's played mostly as an unorthodox prop. And been outstanding at it, a revelation even. Also great in the back row. We've got 5 front line props. B t wilson coming through. Thomson as mentioned. N Ellis will probably have game/spells there if only to make space to give 1 of the many young back rows a game/game time