Knights 36-22 Lions today, and like you (or as it sounded on Radio Leeds as we came home) no shortage of effort or spirit, but nowt to show for it at the end. So it's Fev v York at Wembley, and not your mob v mine.
They led 6-0, then we hit back with two tries, meaning it was 12-6 in our favour, then they equalised to make it 12-12 but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Then they scored just before, and just after the interval, which was a killer for us,
We never gave in, and if we'd played like that in a few of our league games, we wouldn't be the basement boys.
Mickey Butt registered a hat-trick for us, and he looked devastated at the end.
That was our tenth defeat on the spin, and we've not tasted victory since the Oldham cup-tie at home.
The LNER Stadium is really smart, Very impressed with it,
Newcastle at home is our next appointment, and that's a league game next Sunday.
Spelly.
Saw most of your game today and thought Swinton gave a very good account of themselves but York had a bit too much quality across the park. You’d have a good chance against Newcastle on that form but they will also be desperate for the two points.
I backed Swinton +26 and Widnes +18 today, so happy days - even if neither are going to Wembley. There's always next year Spelly!
I backed Swinton +26 and Widnes +18 today, so happy days – even if neither are going to Wembley. There’s always next year Spelly!
Well done on the bet mate!
As a matter of interest, I tried to put on a bet at Betfred (who sponsor Rugby League) on a Swinton win, but was told "We're not taking bets on that game."
I haven't got (and defo don't want) a betting account, coz I gamble very little. I'd prefer just to do it "old style" and go in the shop. My next punt won't be till Wembley, and the one after that will be on the Grand Final, so bookies don't get fat off Spelly.
Also, as you say - There's always next year!
Spelly'
Saw most of your game today and thought Swinton gave a very good account of themselves but York had a bit too much quality across the park. You’d have a good chance against Newcastle on that form but they will also be desperate for the two points.
Thanks mate.
Yeah, Betts and Co need the points as much as we do. It won't be easy, and I doubt it'll be pretty either, but I'll settle for any sort of win!
Spelly.
Summat on our 'site that Stuart Littler has the full backing of the board.
Sunday is a(nother) must win game for us, or else we'll be even further adrift at the bottom than we are now.
We beat Thunder in the cup tie, but they're as desperate for points as are we, so I'm not (by far) expecting an easy ride.
Any sort of victory will do, just so we can rid ourselves of that big fat zero in the W column!
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!!
Spelly.
Any sort of victory will do, just so we can rid ourselves of that big fat zero in the W column!
So do I, spelly, as I've backed swinton to win in Bob's prediction thread.
Any sort of victory will do, just so we can rid ourselves of that big fat zero in the W column!
So do I, spelly, as I’ve backed swinton to win in Bob’s. prediction thread
Hope you get at least one right mate!
Spelly.
What’s your view on Littler as a coach, Spelly?
What’s your view on Littler as a coach, Spelly?
Similar to the board's mate to be honest!
There's been some woeful performances, as I've detailed on here, but last Sunday, despite missing out on a trip to Middlesex next month, the team showed that they'd not thrown in the towel, so yes, Littler's the man for the job at present in my opinion.
Sunday is massive, and I've said that previously this season. We're in the poo at present, and if we lose to Thunder, the alarm bells will be ringing even louder, but.............
As I've mentioned on here a million times, I'm the eternal optimist, so.................
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!!!!!!
Spelly.
Lions 30-36 Thunder, but enough of that.
The major incident in the game came off the park, with Dave Jones our honorary president, and a guy I've known for many, many years, being rushed to hospital, with what appeared to be a heart attack.
The response of the medical staff from both clubs, was brilliant, as the match was halted, and I cannot praise them highly enough!
The ambulance was there in no time at all, so huge credit to that team as well
There was a delay of about twenty minutes, with the players returning to the dressing rooms.
I've not had an update as to how Dave is, and as soon as I know something, I'll post it on here,
Fingers crossed.
Spelly.
Lions 30-36 Thunder, but enough of that. The major incident in the game came off the park, with Dave Jones our honorary president, and a guy I’ve known for many, many years, being rushed to hospital, with what appeared to be a heart attack. The response of the medical staff from both clubs, was brilliant, as the match was halted, and I cannot praise them highly enough! The ambulance was there in no time at all, so huge credit to that team as well There was a delay of about twenty minutes, with the players returning to the dressing rooms. I’ve not had an update as to how Dave is, and as soon as I know something, I’ll post it on here, Fingers crossed. Spelly.
Update.........
"Stable, but confused as to what happened." has just been placed on our Facebook Page, so cautious optimism sat present.
Spelly.
Let’s hope Dave makes a full recovery Spelly. Thank god for the wonderful medics on hand to make sure he got the best treatment.
I noticed on the BBC the game was suspended I was wondering why.
Let’s hope Dave makes a full recovery Spelly. Thank god for the wonderful medics on hand to make sure he got the best treatment. I noticed on the BBC the game was suspended I was wondering why.
Honestly mate, they were amazing. A huge credit to their profession.
Apparently the ambulance team praised their work as well.
It truly was inspiring to witness at very close quarters what they did, and how quickly they reacted to the emergency.
Spelly.
OK, there was a match yesterday, and Thunder came out of it 36-30 to the good.
They led 30-0, and were ahead of the clock, before we even woke up! It was truly painful to watch just how poo we were!
But we responded with three quick tries of our own, and at the break, it was 30-18 and we were (undeservedly) still in the contest.
They scored first after the re-start to lead 34-18, only for us to bag a brace, and it was suddenly 34-30, before the unfortunate incident in the stands halted the game.
The only score after the resumption was a pen to them, although we were twice denied a try for "held up"
Did the delay favour them, as they were reeling, and we were on a bit of a roll? Perhaps, but you can't expect to give a side a thirty point start in a must win game, and expect to get summat out of the contest.
Over the eighty, they notched six tries to our five, so the margin was prob just about right.
Things are desperate at the Lions at present, and it won't be any easier next week, as 'Fax are the visitors, and they stuffed Wembley bound York yesterday.
Spelly.