Bulls 30-26 Lions at Odsal this aft, and we're down now, even mathematically.
Five tries apiece, but they landed all their conversions, whilst we could only manage three.
12-10 to them at half-time, then two needless penalties were given away, which cost us twelve points, and it looked game over, but............
Unlike last week, we didn't throw the towel in, and two converted tries pulled us back to just four astray, and at the end, they were hanging on, but..........
When you're at the bottom of the league, luck seems to desert you, and the "there's no justice!" feeling is there, but it's yet another L on our record, in this season to forget.
Next week it's 'Fax away, so let's hope they don't take today's result out on us! Congrats by the way!
Spelly.
Just one addition to the above...........
Today we got a 20-40! I didn't even realise it'd been introduced here, and thought it was only in Oz.
It's defo the first I've seen. Have there been any in your games?
Spelly.
Just one addition to the above……….. Today we got a 20-40! I didn’t even realise it’d been introduced here, and thought it was only in Oz. It’s defo the first I’ve seen. Have there been any in your games? Spelly.
Does it count on the stamp size pitch. Having been watching Crusaders this season. I bet your secretly excited to get to a new ground Stadiwm Zip world 👍
Just one addition to the above……….. Today we got a 20-40! I didn’t even realise it’d been introduced here, and thought it was only in Oz. It’s defo the first I’ve seen. Have there been any in your games? Spelly.
1) Does it count on the stamp size pitch. 2) Having been watching Crusaders this season. I bet your secretly excited to get to a new ground Stadiwm Zip world
1) The pitch (so I was told today) is now "legal" again.
2) North Wales seem to be playing some good stuff at present, and had a good win at Worky today, so promotion is very much on the cards for 'em, meaning we could miss out on a trip there, but.......
They're hosting 'Ornits on Saturday, so may well have a trip to Colwyn Bay, and add another ground to my CV.
Spelly.
I was at the u17 Wales England today. Talking to scouts from Wigan. One said it reminded the of Illawarra's ground. Ha it is nice and crusaders are playing great
'Fax 48-12 Lions at the Shay this aft, but I would imagine that you must be feeling even worse than us!
You stuff Grix's Guys last week, they give us a right tatering today, yet you ship 60+ in up on the West Cumbrian coast!
26-0 at half time, and we were awful. We got back to 26-12 not long after the re-start, and dared to dream, but it wasn't to be, with the scoreline telling no lies.
Their last try sums our season up in a nutshell. We were awarded a pen on the hooter, and ran it. We got another when one of our lads was taken out, so we ran it again. This time we lost the ball, their bloke picked it up, and went summat like 80 metres to score! All this after the hooter!
I don't know if there was anything potential signing for next season in it, but I did notice that just after the game, as the players were shaking hands, Grix was having a word with Mike Butt. As I say, it could be summat quite innocent, but there was more than me saw it.
It really is grim being a Swinton fan at present (and it's getting grimmer) and we were singing songs like "We won't see you next season!" and "West Wales here we come!" much to the amusement of the home supporters!
London at home next week, Sheff at Donny in a fortnight, then in three weeks' time, this season to forget concludes when we host somebody called Widnes. Ever heard of 'em? LOL
Spelly.
So Tsang's Tribe await us on Sunday eh? What can we expect?
They gave Sheff a tatering last week, whilst we shipped in 40+ at 'Fax.
They're only just above the dotted line at present, so will defo be up for it.
Our only hope of a bit of glory (wrong word) this season, is to avoid being the basement boys. So if you can do us a favour by doing the biz over Oldham, and we get the better of the Broncos, that target would be a little more achievable!
Come on you Chemics and Lions!
Spelly
Lions 32-34 Broncos this aft, and "There's no justice!" springs to mind.
They were coasting at 34-16, but then we got our game in order, and with about ten minutes left, we'd battled back, and were within a couple of points of 'em.
We battered their line, and had three tries disallowed, much to the annoyance of our fans!
One was from a kick not grounded properly, the second for held up, and the third from knock-on over the line. All three would defo had gone to the screen had it been on telly, but when you're bottom of the league, luck seems to desert you. They all looked ok to me, but of course, I'm biased!
Sis tries apiece, with the only diff being (ex-Lion) Hankinson landed five from six with the boot, whilst Ridyard for us missed with a couple, inc the one from the touchline, when we got to within two.
Sheff at the Keepmoat, is our next game at that's a 4.30 kick-off, as it's a double-header with Donny v Keighley, which starts a couple of hours earlier.
Spelly.
Sheff at Donny awaits us tomorrow, in our final away game of this season to be forgotten.
Only pride to play for now, and that particular quality has been lacking more than once during this campaign.
We had a Fans' Forum on Thursday, with captain Rhodri Lloyd in attendance, and he stood up to publicly apologise for what we've had to suffer, adding that he hopes to be a Lion again next year.
The directors said they are "in discussion" with players for 2022, although no names were revealed, or even hinted at, but.....
If (m)any of 'em can secure a contract in the middle tier, they'll obviously be tempted to go for it, and I would imagine tomorrow will signal the penultimate occasion that some will pull on a Lions' shirt.
We were advised that the club is in a "sound financial position" which I found re-assuring.
Spelly.
Sheff 28-34 Lions this aft, and we've doubled our W column!
A see-saw game saw us go 10-0 up, then they scored 22 without reply, either side of the interval. Our turn then to dominate, when we too scored 22 unanswered points to lead 34-22, and we were bouncing in the stands. Their last score was pretty much of an irrelevance, coz the hooter went in between 'em touching down, and taking the con.
There are better sides than the Eagles in the Championship, but after the season we've had, any win in like manna from heaven!
So next (and finally) it's you mob at our place next week, and if we can better the result of Oldham (who are at Dews) we can avoid the ignominy of being basement boys.
As a plug, for those of you coming over, we're producing a bumper issue of a programme, and James of this very message-board, has kindly submitted an article for it. There'll also be summat from someone called Spelly, but don't let that put you off!
Double celebrations for us this weekend, and whilst I'm sure you weren't particularly pleased at the outcome, your nearest and not so dearest did the biz, with a GP win over the Pinks!
See you next week!
Spelly
So who's coming on Sunday?
You'll all be more than welcome, as will your money of course!
For Chemics and Lions,, there's only pride to play for, but I'm sure we'll both want to end the campaign on a positive note, and as I mentioned earlier, we'll be aiming to rid ourselves of the dreaded "cellar dwellers" tag.
We've come up with some woeful performances this term, but that one at your gaff, was particularly horrendous, where you won in a canter!
See you Sunday, and..........
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!
Spelly.
I’ll be there and will buy one of your programmes if they aren’t sold out!
My next (and last) report of the season will be later than normal, and prob won't appear until Monday.
Directly after the bar is cleared tomorrow following the game, we'll be (re)setting the room for our end of season presentation, and before you say it, no, there's not much to celebrate! But.........
The Player-of-the Year has been voted for, as has the try-of-the-season. I have made my choices, but the results are not yet known, and will only be revealed as each trophy is presented.
Leading try scorer is still up for grabs, with Mike Butt on eleven, and Luis Roberts just one behind him.
I'm on duty both in the afternoon, and the evening, meaning I'll be much later getting home than normal, so.............
If you win, don't think I'm hiding!
I'll include my (biased) match report, the results on the evening, plus a resumé of this very troubled season we Lions have had to endure!
Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow, before I hit the keyboard again on Monday.
Spelly.
Having only ever seen you at Widnes home games, proudly wearing your hat and badges.
You scrub up well with your shirt and tie.
Good luck next season
Pretty sure i had the pleasure of your company for the last 10 minutes of the game today Spelly, Didnt realise it was you until i was on my way home.
Nice to meet you today bud, and good luck to you guys for next season