Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:45 pm  

Thought I'd start a topic to thank all the fax fans for today, I've enjoyed it as much as any game I've been to in last 30 years today, exciting to the last couple of minutes, a couple of missed chances by both sides which had they been taken with a little more composure when it mattered might have meant a very different result. It had everything except the right result for some of us.

I know there seems to be a bit of bad blood between the 2 camps recently, but had a real bit of banter with a few of you behind the sticks today which was most welcomed.

All the best for the play-offs.

Alf if you read this mate, sorry I missed you I've lost my phone. I'll see you for that pint at the GF with any luck.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:03 pm  

Glad you enjoye d it you Batley t**t! Only joking. Good game, think we might meet again soon.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:28 pm  

As we were leaving the after match sit down in the East Stand, at the end of a conversation with Ben blackone of us said "you will beat Sheffield" and he replied "not bothered"
It's true, had witnesses.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:34 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

:MOTOR:
As we were leaving the after match sit down in the East Stand, at the end of a conversation with Ben blackone of us said "you will beat Sheffield" and he replied "not bothered"
It's true, had witnesses.

Both sets of players had so much to prove today, I'm sure he will be up for it against the Eagles, after he gets over the disappointment of today, that is. Whoever had lost that game today would have been absolutely gutted. WE looked absolutely shattered in the last 20 mins my only hope is we are not selected for Thursday nights tv game. I'm sure neither side will be looking forward to such a short turn around after that one.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:39 pm  

Couldn't agree more. Great match, great atmosphere, two decent sides giving plenty. Watching Handforth today was like watching him last year, he was the difference between the two sides.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:48 pm  

distantdog wrote:

Couldn't agree more. Great match, great atmosphere, two decent sides giving plenty. Watching Handforth today was like watching him last year, he was the difference between the two sides.

Couldn't have agreed more and allthough we nicked it in the end either side right up untill the death could have won it.
If and when we meet again I think it will be the same very little between the sides.
The Batley lads who were stood next to me were very vocal all the game and at the end we had a chat and shook hands and said hope we meet again.
Top stuff.
Well played Fax and well played Batley.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:36 pm  

I guess we saw the best and worst of Ben Black today. First half at his very best and second half showed why we didnt keep him. Good job he went back to his form from last season because he was ripping us to shreds in the first half.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:36 pm  

distantdog wrote:

Watching Handforth today was like watching him last year, he was the difference between the two sides.

Totally agree. Maybe the idiots in the South Stand will one day get off his back.

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:40 pm  

I stood and clapped batley from the field - think they are a really good side and play top quality rugby - not sure how we nicked it at the end.

After watching the dross of wakefield v widnes in a hole of a ground I think Sky have really messed up not showing championship rugby - i know which match had better rugby

Re: Fax v Batley : Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:40 pm  

[quote="Tony Fax"]Totally agree. Maybe the idiots in the South Stand will one day get off his back.[/quote]

Perhaps they just do not understand what he does.