Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 7:10 am  

I dont expect Bowman to play much in the 1st team for the rest of the season. He just simply isnt good enough, slow and predictable in attack and the worst tackler at the club. KH really cant afford to risk him in such a big game.

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 9:09 am  

underthesticks wrote:

It is obviously never easy going to Fev. However, I witnessed the 'after the lord mayor's show' display against Swinton at LSV and they really did not deserve to win. I made a lot of money backing Fev to beat Cas by 1-12 points in the CC, but lost a bit when I backed Swinton to turn them over the following week. I am not predicting either way and obviously Fev are on home turf for this one, however look at their performance against Sheffield prior to beating Cas, then the one against Swinton the week after Cas (when Fev were VERY lucky to win) and whatever the outcome, I honestly do not think you could be playing them at a better time. As a Leigh fan, I wish we had played them during this last month. I honestly believe that us or yourselves would have turned them over convincingly at LSV the other week, had it been us instead of Swinton playing them. Even if you do win, I do not think it will be a true indicator of battles to come, because of the fixtures they have had lately. However, the points will keep you up there.

Don't read too much into the swinton and Sheff results myself other than DP had bigger fish to fry, The league is now the priority after dumping Cas on their asses.

Our season starts this sunday , we have injuries yes,but I can't see us loosing this one to be honest. It will be close though im going

Fev 28 - Fax 24

MOM Raynor

att 2000 ish

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 10:51 am  

underthesticks wrote:

It is obviously never easy going to Fev. However, I witnessed the 'after the lord mayor's show' display against Swinton at LSV and they really did not deserve to win. I made a lot of money backing Fev to beat Cas by 1-12 points in the CC, but lost a bit when I backed Swinton to turn them over the following week. I am not predicting either way and obviously Fev are on home turf for this one, however look at their performance against Sheffield prior to beating Cas, then the one against Swinton the week after Cas (when Fev were VERY lucky to win) and whatever the outcome, I honestly do not think you could be playing them at a better time. As a Leigh fan, I wish we had played them during this last month. I honestly believe that us or yourselves would have turned them over convincingly at LSV the other week, had it been us instead of Swinton playing them. Even if you do win, I do not think it will be a true indicator of battles to come, because of the fixtures they have had lately. However, the points will keep you up there.

you can look at that Sheffield performance as much as you like. We should still have won that!!!!! But hey ho, that's history now.
The Swinton game was a lethargic performance but we still managed to outscore them 5 tries to four and win despite player poorly - and poor is how we played! Win playing poor.... well sometimes that's how it goes, but lucky?? No, I saw as many baffling decisions for either side from owd clint. In the end, we edged a game albeit by a dour performance by outscoring the opposition. Not the best game by any means but neither was our NRC game up at the shay!!
We'll see sunday how things pan out. A loss won't be the end of the season but a win opens a gap up for others to try and close.

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 12:24 pm  

You may know we have a forecast comp at Leigh and this week I have gone for narrow wins by both Leigh and Fax.

My main reasons are Sheff have a couple of their forwards suspended and Fev have injuries in critical positions' coupled with the fact I thought Fax showed some good touches last week and will be anxious to avoid 3 defeats on the bounce.

I am currently second or third in our forecast comp with my tight mate Charlie Caroli nowhere.

He has tipped wins for Sheffield and Fev.

Whatever' wish I could be at both games.

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 12:39 pm  

salfordlad wrote:

You may know we have a forecast comp at Leigh and this week I have gone for narrow wins by both Leigh and Fax.

yes but Frank, you are awaiting detention under the Lunacy Act (1913) which the government keeps on it's statute books just for you!!!!

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 12:44 pm  

Watch it Robin Anymore of that and I may report you for a breech of the AUP.

I shall post on this thread again when I get back from Sheffield on Sunday.

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 1:04 pm  

Fax have not been playing well in recent weeks although it was a much improved performance at the LSV last week and despite what people are saying about Fev they are still the outstanding team of the competition so I am afraid I can only see 1 winner but I hope I am wrong. Looking forward to a few pre match pints in Wakefield and having a drink with you Fev fans in the bar at the ground.

Fev 32
Fax20

Man of the match (fax) Worrincy

att 2,150

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 1:06 pm  

You may well thrash Fax RFF. I rate you highly. That is why I backed you to beat Cas and won a lot of money in the process. However, I expected the Swinton match to be a real tough one for you and it was. You haven't had a very typical run of fixtures lately and that perhaps explains you scraping through against Swinton and having a freakish match with Sheffield. I would not have given the Lions a prayer against you in normal circumstances, but that is my point, circumstances haven't been normal have they?
Halifax were sitting pretty at the top when they met Leigh and I think we were about 7th, but I didn't feel there was a lot between us. They had done well against Sheffield, but other than that had scraped through against London Skolars in the NRC and York in the league for example. The 2 defeats to Leigh may have given them a reality check. They are a good side, but will now probably have an even greater desire to prove it. They improved markedly in the second match against us. This league is a tough one and it should be a cracking match between the two of you. Who needs SL?

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 1:40 pm  

agreed! Top post

Re: Predictions for Fev : Fri May 04, 2012 3:05 pm  

As I said, I am expecting it to be a very tough match for both teams. I think the result could go either way. I still maintain it is a better time to be playing Fev than a few weeks down the line. The points will obviously be very valuable to whoever comes out on top, but there will still be a lot of rugby to be played and I do not think the result will be a true indicator as to either team's potential for the rest of the season. For example, Swinton could genuinely have beaten Fev, but it still didn't make me think they were going to become a real force in the division. I obviously feel they will finish outside the top 6.
Of course, I expect both of you to be up there, but Fev really haven't had a typical run of fixtures lately and owt can happen. Despite losing to Leigh, Fax still have a reasonable chance in this one IMO. It's obviously all on the day.