Whilst we should aim to win every game in the m8s, the chances of beating Warrington are very slim and Catalans are also quite slim. Ad long as the team is capable if beating the rest, we have a very goid chance. Stop worrying about Toulouse away, Feath away in the m8s is more worrying if it falls that way.

I wonder why they've waited this late to try and make signings, youd think they'd get them in earlier so they can learn plays and calls. Its a good job Sheens knows what hes doing (hopefully)

I assume budget constraints is part of it.

BUT I keep reading we have plenty of the budget left or is it to save money or the players can not get a release yet

Be amazed if we bring in anyone other then mose wouldn't be surprised if that goes Pete tong (very cynical of you mark)

Deadline day Friday right?

Yes. 5:00pm on Friday, July 21st.

I'm a bit nervous, but if Jamie Acton gets around 4/5 game ban then i think we'll be ok as he might only miss 1 to 2 games as he would've served 3 games prior to the 8s. He really does make a difference. I'm happy with the squad, but i think we've under performed quite a few times this season. We are capable of stepping up, and it certainly will be required in the 8s.

I think they will throw the book at him tbh even if it wasn't as dangerous as it first seemed.... I actually think Widnes have played a lot worse then you guys (at times), can't see us making more then one signing

I cant see Acton getting less than the 8 quoted, silly thing to do even if the actual event didn't harm anyone the potential will be looked at, add that to his previous and it looks gloomy for him.

Widnes have arguably been the worst team in the league of late but there plastic pitch may give them an edge but only a slight one. Can't see wire and cats struggling either so it looks a 3 way shoot out between us and the bottom 2. (that is if we can pick up some form and actually look bothered by then).

Am I right in thinking for the fax game we have, carney, minns, heff, greenwood and lawyer all back?

Although i don't condone his actions,Acton has never injured anyone when he's been up in front of the disciplinary panel for all he's bans,the outcome has always been "Potentially".There have been quite a few incidents this year from other players, where potential injury could've been very serious. Just one example is ,Gildart could've had a career ending injury through a crusher tackle, fortunately he back playing after about 3 months. Brett Ferres - Outcome = Sin bin 6 match ban, £300 fine.

Anyway, all the best in the 8s except against us of course.

Just found out Acton got 9 game ban and £300 fine.