Nobody was too worried that we lost to Hull last week. We probably don't expect to beat Leeds next week, depending on the strength of their team, of course, but a loss to Oxford would really get us concerned.

We've probably got something to lose today, whereas in the other two games, we haven't. Weighman is right, we do need a morale boosting win because a loss would be terrible, even though it is only a friendly.

I must admit that I hadn't considered a defeat as an option today. I was thinking more on the lines of how many we'd win by, but the thought of losing is sending shudders down my spine. All of a sudden, the Hunslet match from the last pre-season has sprung to mind.

Yes, players and fans alike need to win today or else the season ahead will take on a completely different complexion. A loss wouldn't be terminal, especially with so many players out, but it'd probably bring us all down to earth with a bump.

Was thinking about this game at work today and thought it must surely be unusual for a winger to get a MOTM performance without actually scoring. Off the top of my head I can't think of any matches this has happened.

Is it really that rare or is my memory just not that great?

Not sure wether i like s-o new found positivity or wether it scares me! it's now looking like he will get to at least the 3rd or 4th game before calling us rubbish and vowing never to return

Your rich told me today your going soft in your old age but i didn't believe him! looks like i owe him an apology

interesting point that! Yes I would suggest it is indeed rare