Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:46 pm  

I thought we played well today and the game could have gone either way but we lost momentum when we gave them the ball after that forward pass on the wing they then got a few sets of six after we gave away 2 silly penalties which cost us. They had done the same in the first half when we had the momentum.
Well done for coming back at them when 12 nil down, what a superb try by Ben Johnson it was terrific. We made them struggle for the first 20 minutes or so of the second half and but for them just getting to the ball in their in goal area who knows?
Thing is I feel happy that we are a lot closer to Fev than last year, they are not quite as good this year I feel and we have got more strings in our bow now, we actually got the ball out wide a lot today with some good hands and cut out passes.
So all in all happy although how lucky were they with that last try, was it a knock on or ball strip?

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:41 pm  

Fax4Life wrote:

I thought we played well today and the game could have gone either way but we lost momentum when we gave them the ball after that forward pass on the wing they then got a few sets of six after we gave away 2 silly penalties which cost us. They had done the same in the first half when we had the momentum.
Well done for coming back at them when 12 nil down, what a superb try by Ben Johnson it was terrific. We made them struggle for the first 20 minutes or so of the second half and but for them just getting to the ball in their in goal area who knows?
Thing is I feel happy that we are a lot closer to Fev than last year, they are not quite as good this year I feel and we have got more strings in our bow now, we actually got the ball out wide a lot today with some good hands and cut out passes.
So all in all happy although how lucky were they with that last try, was it a knock on or ball strip?

If you support Halifax it was a knock on, if you support Fev it wasn't
There were two or three crucial mistakes by us, as above the forward pass, Scotts holding down (I think that's what the penalty was awarded for) and if I dare say the kicking game in the first half was not good.
I think 3 , into dead ball, but hey, a bonus point. Am I right in saying that last year we didn't get one?
Incidentally according to "The Community Stand" every one of our passes was forward and every play the ball we were off side?
Funny moment of the day?
The ref penalising us for not playing the ball correctly? How on earth do you pick out one play the ball in an entire game that isn't played correctly?
Still a lot of hard work to be done, I am very excited, mind you, I am watching the women on Dancing on Ice.
Phew.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:50 pm  

Really? Your feeling happier about the season after watching that? I have just read the courier report and your comment on here but all I can say is I must have been at a different game. I thought to say the game was competed between two of the supposed best teams in the division it lacked passion, intensity and most importantly quality.

The biggest positive I can bring from the game is that fev are nowhere near the team they were a few seasons ago. On the flip side neither are we. I have seen us play better than that today at fev and still lose by 40, thats how low in quality todays game was.

Also why were the fax fans so subdued? The fev fans tried to get the singing going but as a whole the atmosphere was flat. I thought it was a poor show from both players and fans alike.

Que the abuse for my "negative" views but I just feel both sides should be so much better than what i have witnessed today.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:53 pm  

Taken from the Leigh site.
"Bloody forgot Barlow he was a beast today that lad takes some stopping & has a good off load like big dog Duffy"

I still think our forwards are just as good but, personally I am glad he is enjoying his rugby.
Well done Sam.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:05 pm  

sir HaRoLd FaCey wrote:

Really? Your feeling happier about the season after watching that? I have just read the courier report and your comment on here but all I can say is I must have been at a different game. I thought to say the game was competed between two of the supposed best teams in the division it lacked passion, intensity and most importantly quality.

The biggest positive I can bring from the game is that fev are nowhere near the team they were a few seasons ago. On the flip side neither are we. I have seen us play better than that today at fev and still lose by 40, thats how low in quality todays game was.

Also why were the fax fans so subdued? The fev fans tried to get the singing going but as a whole the atmosphere was flat. I thought it was a poor show from both players and fans alike.

Que the abuse for my "negative" views but I just feel both sides should be so much better than what i have witnessed today.

No abuse from me, I believe every one is entitled to their opinion, even if in my humble opinion it is wrong.
Part of our party today were two people who were last year disillusioned and stayed away for a few games (something they have never done before) they both left saying what a good, exciting game it was and are back in the fold.

How can a team play better than today and lose by 40?

As for the singing, yes the Fev fans did try and get the singing going, it was "The Community Stand" but I refuse to join in with "Wan2y Wan2y Halifax" or "The referees a Wan2ker"

For my friends at Fev, well done, good banter in the "Last drop" and during the game.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:06 pm  

Don't know if it's a coincidence but last twenty mins against Swinton and last fifteen today sees Fax concede five tries , score none and generally look sloppy . Credit to both Swinton and Fev for finishing strongly but I just wonder if it's a fitness thing ( mentally and physically ) that's happening . Could be a valid point or should we see how they get on in the next couple of games as it is still very early on in the season .

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:12 pm  

rickster wrote:

Don't know if it's a coincidence but last twenty mins against Swinton and last fifteen today sees Fax concede five tries , score none and generally look sloppy . Credit to both Swinton and Fev for finishing strongly but I just wonder if it's a fitness thing ( mentally and physically ) that's happening . Could be a valid point or should we see how they get on in the next couple of games as it is still very early on in the season .

We'll if the cap fits.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:37 pm  

rickster wrote:

Don't know if it's a coincidence but last twenty mins against Swinton and last fifteen today sees Fax concede five tries , score none and generally look sloppy . Credit to both Swinton and Fev for finishing strongly but I just wonder if it's a fitness thing ( mentally and physically ) that's happening . Could be a valid point or should we see how they get on in the next couple of games as it is still very early on in the season .

Don't think it's a fitness thing, think it's the fact that two of our friendlies were called off. When we get game time together things will click, in my most humble opinion.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:39 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

Taken from the Leigh site.
"Bloody forgot Barlow he was a beast today that lad takes some stopping & has a good off load like big dog Duffy"

I still think our forwards are just as good but, personally I am glad he is enjoying his rugby.
Well done Sam.

Sadly Barlow wasnt good enough to get in our team so we had to get rid, if h can make a go of it at Leigh then good for him but realistically the lad has had more clubs than Tiger Woods and he must only be in his mid twenties, wont be long before he is causing trouble.

Its going to be a massive game when Leigh come to ours unbeaten, by that time they should be well above their station.

Re: Feeling happier : Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:40 pm  

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