Can't ever remember there being so much to play for in both divisions, still play off spots up for grabs in both SL and Champ, the LL shield still undecided going into the final round of SL fixtures. Hopefully Swinton can stay up next weekend.
Can't ever remember there being so much to play for in both divisions, still play off spots up for grabs in both SL and Champ, the LL shield still undecided going into the final round of SL fixtures. Hopefully Swinton can stay up next weekend.
Thanks mate!
Spelly.
What about NWC in the L1 play offs too? Coke from nowhere, knocked Workington, Oldham and Hunslet out away from home and now in the final.
All 3 leagues seem to be as competitive as ever at both ends (take away Fev in the Champ) but we seem to be heading for a world with no promotion and relegation.
This recent posts on this thread should serve as a reminder that getting rid of promotion and relegation (based solely on sporting performance) will kill a lot of the excitement and tension within the sport. Well done to Swinton today, all to play for next weekend.
It's that tight at the bottom that (if three tiers remain next term) we could win, and still go down, but we could lose, and still stay up!
The simple scenario is "Better Keighley's result, and we're ok."
They're down the smoke, whilst we're across at 'Fax.
'Haven play the day before, when they host Toulouse.
Spelly.
I've been speaking to some fellow Lions, and we're all a bag of nerves!
As last week, it's gonna be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnng eighty minutes for us, both watching our game, and checking what's going on elsewhere!
Of course we'll know what 'Haven have done, as they play twenty-fours before the others in the drop zone. Whether that's good or not, we'll have to see what transpires at the Rec.
Prediction? The only one I'll make is that I'll have even more grey hairs by 5.00pm on Sunday than I have at present! 🤣
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spelly.
Given the weather, the importance of the game to both clubs and that I only live a ten minute walk from the ground am at the Shay as a neutral. No sign of the game kicking off yet. Looks like Keighley will finish first. Has someone broken the stadium clock?
Happy days Spelly😁
As possibly just about the only neutral fan in the ground I thought Swinton wanted it far more than Halifax and were worthy winners. Enjoy the celebrations Spelly!
Yep, well done Swinton, pleased for you Spelly.
Congratulations Spelly. I did say weeks ago Keighley would go down but must admit in the last couple of weeks I thought it would be you. Surprised as if Fax had won they would have been in the play offs.
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Just back from the Shay, where it finished (missed out on the six) Panthers 12-22 (staying up) Lions, and it was an awesome performance from all seventeen who pulled on a shirt today!
They scored first to lead 4-0, but by the HT hooter we were bossing the game 18-4. 'Fax scored first again after the re-start, but we soon responded with our fourth touchdown, to ensure we stayed up in style, and finishing a nose-bleed tenth!
The home supporters were more than gracious, and said "See you next season!"
It's been a roller-coaster of a campaign, and there's been more lows than highs, but Championship football (again) awaits next term for Spelly and his Lions!
To make the weekend complete, Les Cats did the biz on the Pinks on Friday, meaning (like our opponents today) play-off football does not await 'em!
Happy days!
Spelly.
Happy Days Spelly. Some great "shock" results this season so you've earned the right to stay up.
@mt They wanted it far more than us when they turned us over, if Coleman can bring that attitude to Widnes the we should be alright.
Congrats, spelly, to your squad, coaching staff and all Swinton Die Hard supporters in "staying up."
You all deserve to be visiting us again next season.
Mind you, Swinton messed up my Prediction league selections many times during the season 😫 😪