Here I go again, that same feeling of another season where I had so much optimism. Then injuries affect us. Adversity hits us. Players leave or loose interest, and we limp towards the play-offs clinging to our place, knowing we will do very well to win a play-off match, and knowing, in our heart of hearts, a 7th or 8th spot is probably reflective of our ability demonstrated over the whole rounds. I loved the win on good Friday, beating saints at our first visit to their great ground, hammering Leeds at the kc and spanking rovers at caravan park. I accepted defeat following injuries since good Friday. I watched in despair as we threw wins away at Millenium, Wakefield and against St Helen's at KC. And now I am wanting to be put out of my misery, draw a line under 2012 and believe next year will be the one. I still believe in Gentle, I think McRae gives us something. I believe Pearson is the foundation of my hope and belief for the short term, and cannot fault any aspect of his contribution todate. So today, after 2 years off this site as a poster, I have returned with my first post. In the hope that from today, I start to build my enthusiasm for next year........

maybe we might hear some positive news regarding signings in the near future, to soften the blow

Completely agree on all points.

But there is only so many years that the club can do this 'wait til next year' act and get away with it. This year the Pearson effect and the hype of the new signings will get them the season pass sales they want & need, but what happens if in August next year we mid-table and limping towards the playoffs?

at some point the players need to release that not turning up for several games a year just isn't acceptable, or the fans will turn away in droves.

I agree my friend. My enthusiasm dropped this year for the first time since we got back in Super League. I have not attended all matches as other things have seduced me away. We are completing and playing some more attacking football since Agar, but if I lack desire, our gates will plummet without some change in fortunes next year.

Who did you used to post as?

Most on here predicted to finish 5th-6th this season, looks about right now. Never expected any more.

not sure, forgot my password, and my email address I set up up as.........so been a reader only for a few years

its a far cry from 2008 and 2009 (the worst season since i've been going)

yes it was a horrible display but the overall the season leaves more hope for the future and hopefully the signings will do that, people were saying after were quick to complain when we lost to Salford back in Feb,

after something like that today generally we feel negative in our reflections

we should finish 6th, and unlike 2010 the team is being built for the future and not just a short term fix (sean long) with a coach who has shown on many occasions this season that he can get the result and play better stuff than we have seen in a while.

thats what i thought, and that we would win at least one play off game, still think we can do this

Our league position is where I expected us to be, but our form is far from what I expect. This season feels like 2010, where we finished in a decent position and won some good games, yet it all fizzled out early.

Fair enough, welcome back anyway.

As has been talked about previously, we have dropped around 8 competition points this season by losing games in the last 10 minutes of matches. It's all ifs and buts, however sort them out with some better players and momentum and we're up there.

Gosh the number of lapsed FC posters suddenly resuming posting on here tonight is unbelievable. Literally.

Never expected anything from this season. There's been games we have looked great, and games where it's the same old FC. With the new owner/back room staff I fully expect us to really kick on after this year.