Captain Rhodri Lloyd has now joined the injury list!
We've almost as many in the treatment room, as those that are available!
Hopefully we'll have a couple back on DR against Fev, as of course, Saints didn't want any of their squad cup-tied.
The (Super League bound?) Post Office Roaders are at our gaff on Sunday, so can we spring an upset?
'Fax did a job on 'em in the Cup, but Riley Dean (who looks like a real quality footballer) should be back in their ranks after missing last week for the same reason that we were Saints-less.
Even so early in the proceedings, it's looking like your opponents or ours this weekend will be dining at the top table next year.
COME ON YOU LIONS!!
Spelly.
Lions 6-34 Fev this aft, and no complaints at all from me for the effort we showed.
Riley Dean once again displayed what a quality footballer he is becoming, and whilst we were momentarily back in it at 10-6, Long's Lads won with a bit to spare to be frank.
Both sides put a lot of ball down, and a classic it wasn't, but the result was never really in doubt.
Darn the Smoke for us next week, and another new ground to add to my CV, as we play the Broncos at Wimbledon.
To make matters worse today, 'Haven won at York, and to rub salt into the wound, the Pinks beat Wakey in Golden Point!
Spelly.
We're at the Broncos on Sunday, and we both sit on P6, W2, L4, so a win is essential for both of us, to not get dragged into the relegation zone.
Our treatment room is still very busy, but hopefully, we can one or two of 'em fit for the trip to Wimbledon.
Batley did us a favour today, by keeping Barrow as cellar dwellers, but a victory darn the Smoke will do us no harm at all!
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!!!
Spelly.
Injuries are part and parcel of our game, we all accept that, but an update today from the Lions, lists thirteen players currently in the treatment room!
They vary from "long term" "several weeks" "Sunday is probably too soon" to "could possibly feature against the Broncos"
We are of course aided with our DRs, and loanees, so I might just avoid pulling on my boots at the weekend! 😀
Spelly.
Just got back 15 hours, and 436 miles, after. leaving this morn!
Broncos 16-14 Lions. So near yet so far.
Our one missed pen proved the diff between the sides, and we could've pinched it at the end, but the last pass went astray.
The team was made up of loanees, DRs, and squad members, illustrating just how thin on the ground we are, but c'est la vie mes amis!
It's the Cup next week, so no game for us now until you mob on Good Friday, when hopefully, we'll have one or two back on the park instead of on the treatment table!
Spelly.
The latest update shows that we still have nine guys on the treatment table heading into the game with you come Friday.
According to my mate, we've not beaten you since that 1998 encounter at Runcorn when the sun was cracking the flags, so we're overdue a win!
What will your reaction be following Dewsbury? Will Kear have read the riot act?
Looking forward to seeing you all, and sending you home disappointed! 🤣
Spelly.
@spelly Have you named a squad yet as I cannot see it posted anywhere?
Also have you still got the props on loan from Saints.?
@spelly Have you named a squad yet as I cannot see it posted anywhere?
Also have you still got the props on loan from Saints.?
1) Yeah we have mate, and a couple are returning from injury.
2) No, as Delaney is in the 21 named by Saints for the game at the Piedome, and as Walmsley is injured, I reckon he'll be in the 17. From what I've seen of him in a Lions' shirt, he's an outstanding prospect.
We're overdue a win against you, so nowt personal, but................
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
Spelly.
I'm not hiding away. My comments on today are on the Widnes page.
Spelly.
@spelly How many of your 1 to 17 were you missing from our game Spelly?
We had a good win but I am uncertain how good it really was especially if your team was particularly weak.
@geoffw It was a good win, no matter which way you look at it; and a positive reaction to the Dewsbury defeat.
There were some on here who predicted a Widnes defeat, after losing convincingly to a League 1 team. Widnes can only play the team put out in front of them and put in a decent performance, even with few of our players missing.
Why can't we just celebrate a winning performance and 4th place in a competitive league? We are quick on here to criticise players when they lose, but slow to give credit for a win and what certainly looked like a decent performance.
What we need now is for this form to be carried forward into the next game and beyond.
@frankg I agree it was a much better performance & I did thoroughly enjoy the game watching in the sunshine.
However it would be interesting to know how weak they actually were to assess our performance better. I know Bennion the prop was missing but I am not familiar with their strongest 17 at all.
@frankg I agree it was a much better performance & I did thoroughly enjoy the game watching in the sunshine.
However it would be interesting to know how weak they actually were to assess our performance better. I know Bennion the prop was missing but I am not familiar with their strongest 17 at all.
We're getting there mate, but the likes of Lepori, and Brickhill who'd be in the team if they were fit, haven't featured at all so far this term.
Bennion has been sorely missed since his injury, as he is the cornerstone of our pack, but......
C'est la vie, coz injuries are always gonna happen coz of the physicality of the game we all love, and I'm not making them as excuses for Friday coz you stuffed us
Spelly.