so long as the travelling doesnt take its toll. i think if we keep our defence as solid as it has been, and we play our normal open rugby keeping the ball alive, i fancy us by 16;20 points,

So you think the score will be 60- 40 as we score an average of 40 points a game you would win by 20 I don't think so ,enjoy the game.

It will be a close one. Heads or tails anyone?
Whatever the outcome i hope both Town and the Dons go up.

I haven't been there for a good few years.
We won, just.
Mansson, Lee, Woodcock et al.
What a dump it was then, there was clover in bloom growing in the end zones.
Not quite as bad as the dandelions growing on the pitch at York a few years back, but bad.
Has it improved?

Unfortunately not. I didn't go last year but i did go the year before. The pitch as you say resembled a meadow for sheep grazing and the stands were clapped out. It is a shame that a club like Workington has such poor facilities. They'd probably be better off across the road at the football ground but i don't know if the two clubs get on.

Anyone know if Kyle Bibb will be considered in the line up?

Any takers ?

Tony miller

dont care whos playing.have just been in asda n got whoopsed cornish pasties sausage rolls mini scotch eggs ,colesaw n pork pies, 5 hr trip gonna take 10hrs just to eat my packing up. wonder if we get a bonus point if i eat it all.coyd

Match Preview

Top of the table Doncaster Rugby League face a very tough test this weekend with an away league fixture at third placed Workington Town (3pm kick-off).

However, the Dons will go to Cumbria full of confidence as Tony Miller's men are currently on a six match winning run in Co-operative Championship One and average over 40 points a game.

Once again the Dons have mixed fortunes with their injury situation and welcome back both Chris Spurr and Craig Robinson, who was 18th man against Oldham last week.

Dean Colton is out once again with the knee injury he sustained against Rochdale at home and there are doubts over the fitness of second rower Craig Lawton (illness) and full back Mick Butterfield (knee).

Dons' head coach Tony Miller said: "Workington will be a massive test for us as it's always a tough game on their patch in Cumbria.

"I was really pleased with our performance against Oldham last week, especially the second half performance, and I thought Paul Cooke controlled things really well for us.

"He's proving to be a quality signing for the club and his skills and experience is bringing the best out of the other players which is very pleasing.

"Sunday's game signifies the half-way point of the league season, we've put ourselves in a great position to make progress and we need to continue to work hard for one another."

Former England winger Mark Calderwood is set to make his Workington debut on Sunday and the former Super League flyer is expected to make a real impact in Co-operative Championship One.

Town lost 20-12 against arch rivals Barrow last week and coach Gary Charlton is demanding better finishing from his side: "We played some good rugby, but we played some poor rugby in patches as well. It was a bit of a mix-and-match game.

"We did a lot of positive things, but when we make breaks we've got to be scoring tries.

"We've got to be a bit more clinical, as soon as we break the line we've got to be scoring tries."

On the Dons, Charlton added: "They're a good team right around the park, with good individual players.

"Paul Cooke is well known, but if you concentrate on him someone else will bite you."

Hope Lawton and Butts come through, they will be big misses.Good to see Robinson back.

The bookies who have priced up the game so far are in general agreement ...

Workington -6pts 10/11
Dons +6pts 10/11
Handicap draw 16/1
(Bet365, BetVictor & Skybet)

well its the eve of the war, cant believe how much im looking forward to it.its a long journey but the thought of all them games in yorkshire next year .make it all worthwhile , heres hoping. dons by 15 20 coyd

any idea if it is goin to be on bbc radio cumbria, if so I will listen to it

sounds deeeelicious - what about the liquid refreshment ?