you saw the game?? sargey you was in the bloody game. i really liked how the ref saw you gauge my eye in a tackle, not give a penalty but then tell you not to do that again when he next saw you in the line! that was great, no wonder i lost my temper and gave a penalty away for back chatting, i heard the ref even came back to yours after the game for a knees up?? haha

sour grapes no - it was a great game though and hope we can take that performance forward into the next game. a wins just round the corner.

He must have missed that and you fingering my ear in the scrum hope you enjoyed your early shower!

The worst bit for me is where we tackled a guy a foot or so from our line, the ref shouted "roll away", we did, and then a try was awarded saying he touched the ball down!!!! When our lad said "he just put that there after you shouted roll away!" the ref said "it was there ages ago" our response "WHAT THE F*CK??? Why didnt you give the try then and not shout roll away???" Grrr.



But yes, top game, not sour grapes at all (i know it doesnt sound like it!) but when a ref turns up to a match, his kids in the widnes kit and the ref knowing a full team on first name basis, you know your not in for an easy ride.



Bring on Chorley.

Bloody hope no-one was gouging...all our games have been tough but in the right spirit, the division seems to have a good set of lad so far. The last thing we need is anyone bringing in filthy & dirty tactics like that.



Saying that, the last person I saw gouging (many, many years ago) ended up flat out cold with an adjusted nose when a veteran prop took it rather personally. The ref had seen him gouging and when he came round told him "it's yer own stupid fault" and sent him off.

Fingers in ears?? What's that all about?? I remember once playing prop in a Union scrum and the opposing prop decided he would rub his stubble against my face every time we packed down - fair dos, it was rough stubble but it still made me laugh.

No gouging Cronus more of a warning that Dipper owes me a few beers still! we are best mates and were opposing props on the day thats all! the game was played in good spirit!

Always good fun playing against mates!! We've played you both so far and neither team has been dirty...sounds like it was definitely an entertaining game (except for the ref).

It was a cracker mate, probably one of best games ive played in and could have gone either way. Newton were in front for a lot of it,just that last 15 minutes let us down. Something to build on and to learn from. Still gutted we lost though

Noticed the legend that is Gaz Friar played for Newton on Sat. Top fella.

he did and had a good game too, i heard a rumour Chorley may not have a team saturday to travel to us (Newton) any1 know if thats true?

Well Chorley had a full side saturday and never seemed to pick up any injuries. Even spoke to a lad on there sideline who said they had a few missing so cant see why they wouldnt be able to raise a side.

But they gave us the game twice last year so i wouldnt be to hopeful lol!

Chorley should be fine - they're bringing a few of their U-18s through as well so numbers shouldn't be a problem. A better side then last year I thought as well.

More concerned about Crosfields - they've conceded 2 on the bounce now...anyone know if they're having issues?

Im pleased that Gaz is playing, looking forward to seeing him in action this weekend!



Looks like things have really turned around now at Newton. From what Ive been told, the lads have knuckled down, are working hard in training and the first win isnt far away.