Cougars 22-42 Lions this aft, and a comfortable win for us.
Their right side looked weak, and we exposed it more than once.
Far from perfect from us though, with two of their tries coming straight from the scrum through alarmingly large gaps.
Jayden Hatton came on from the bench, and almost scored soon afterwards, but was tackled into touch as he approached the line.
They are (supposedly) one of the faves for promotion, but from what I saw today, Lovegrove has far more to worry about than Coleman.
Nowt next week for us. and then the league kicks off in a fortnight, when we host West Wales.
Spelly.
Our league campaign starts this weekend, and the Raiders are our opponents on Sunday, as we commence a journey that'll hopefully see us playing middle tier football again next term.
96-0 when we played 'em in the cup, and a result that did neither club any favours.
Whilst I obviously want us to win, a similar stuffing is summat both teams could do without.
Four of the other faves for promotion, clash in the opening round, with the 'Yeds hosting the Cougars, and it's a similar scenario at Spotland, where 'Ornits welcome the Crusaders.
Spelly.
Good luck in your League 1 campaign Spelly
Good luck in your League 1 campaign Spelly
Thanks mate!
Spelly.
Lions 82-4 Raiders this aft, a comfortable a win as the score line suggests, and we're top of the league, albeit after only one game!
It looked like we were gonna nil 'em for the second time, but just prior to the hooter they managed to breach our defence for their solitary score.
Their main failing appears to be (lack of) fitness, and of course it'll get harder for us from now on.
Hurricanes away is our next appointment, so I'll be heading down the M6 to add another ground to my CV.
Spelly.
I noticed that Lewis Else and Jayden Hatton weren't in your squad, spelly, were they injured or just not selected?
I noticed that Lewis Else and Jayden Hatton weren't in your squad, spelly, were they injured or just not selected?
Just not selected as far as I know mate.
Spelly.
I noticed that Lewis Else and Jayden Hatton weren't in your squad, spelly, were they injured or just not selected?
Just not selected as far as I know mate.
Spelly.
Summat on our 'site today says that Lewis' work patterns have changed, making it difficult to attend training sessions, meaning he's unlikely to be selected in the near future, but......,
His registration is being retained, and should the current scenario alter, we may well see him in a Lions' shirt again.
Spelly.
Well, I think it's the first time that I've put a B postcode in my sat-nav when heading for a Lions' game!
Midlands Hurricanes away, and from what I've read, the venue is not quite Wembley-esque!
Found somewhere to get a nosh that's about a ten minute walk from the venue.
Hopefully, come 4.45pm, we'll (still) be table toppers!
Come on you Lions!
Spelly.
Hurricanes 16-54 Lions this aft, a(nother) comfortable victory for us, and we're (still) top of the league.
Jayden Hatton back in the team, and helped himself to a brace, with Dan Abram banging over nine from nine record with the boot.
We're not kidding ourselves, coz the P2, W2 record we have, is P2 of the weaker teams, W2.
Donny away next week will be a lot more difficult, but hopefully in seven days' time, I'll be reporting on another win.
Good luck tomorrow, but it won't be easy.
Spelly.
Off on our travels again tomorrow, and we're heading to the Keepmoat (or whatever it's called these days) Stadium, to play by Donny.
The bookies have given 'em a 20 start, which I would imagine is a compliment to us but.......
Our record there is not great, and I'll settle for any sort of win to maintain our record.
The Crusaders (who we host on Easter Sunday) won down the Smoke today, meaning they're now on P3, W3, so if we can pull it off tomorrow, we can return to the top of the table.
Report here to follow.
COME ON YOU LIONS!
Spelly
Donny 20-64 Lions this aft, and a(nother) comfortable win for us, to remain top of the table.
The game was done and dusted before the interval, and their case wasn't helped at all by a red card on about the 20 minute mark.
It happened after we'd scored, and their guys were behind the posts awaiting the con, when (presumably) the culprit uttered a colourful version of "Excuse me sir, but I don't altogether concur with that decision!"
Dan Abram banged over ten from eleven of the conversions (hitting the bar with the other) to add to his nine from nine last week, and ex-Viking Jayden Hatton touched down twice, to match his brace of last week.
I reckon we had about 150 fans there, who all went home smiling.
Summat's gotta give on Eaater Sunday, coz the Crusaders are coming to Heywood Road, and we both boast a P3, W3 league record.
They (deservedly) beat us in the Cup, so hopefully we can repay the favour next week.
Spelly.
So, spelly, Hatton has scored 4 tries in the last 2 games - that's why most of us were sorry he didn't stay with Widnes.
So, spelly, Hatton has scored 4 tries in the last 2 games - that's why most of us were sorry he didn't stay with Widnes.
Oh, I see you are playing him in the centre, apart from him scoring tries how is he playing in that position?
So, spelly, Hatton has scored 4 tries in the last 2 games - that's why most of us were sorry he didn't stay with Widnes.
Oh, I see you are playing him in the centre, apart from him scoring tries how is he playing in that position?
When he came on as a sub at Keighley, he went on the wing, but his two starts have been in the centre, and hopefully he'll continue to be a success there for us.
Spelly.