: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:52 pm  

MSH wrote:

That 4-0 made the day even better for me, Saints win at Headingley minus Long, and the Toffees stick 4 past someone, happy days!

I wasn't so pleased with Everton sticking 4 past someone, because that someone was Wigan.

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:54 pm  

Based on today's performance and the previous encounter in this years superleague clash it's worth noting that under Potter we seem to have the measure of Leeds both in the ruck and in the back play. Our defence from the line is more leaner and our breaking attack is more thoughtful and less hurried.

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:04 pm  

saintyick wrote:

Good Performance.

Jon Wilkin was superb today.

~ No1 Saints Fan ~ wrote:

Wilkin was superb today in the halves in a great team performance.

The Joker® wrote:

I Like Jon Wilkin And Won't Mind Having Him In The Leeds Rhinos 17 But I Fear He Is A Kevin Sinfield Type Player Who No Matter How Good They Are In Super League Will Never Set The World On Fire Internationally...

I write something good about the lad and then he has the game of his life!...
To be honest Jon Wilkin did exactly what i thought he might have done against us and full credit to the lad...

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:11 pm  

Steven Soderbergh wrote:

Based on today's performance and the previous encounter in this years superleague clash it's worth noting that under Potter we seem to have the measure of Leeds both in the ruck and in the back play. Our defence from the line is more leaner and our breaking attack is more thoughtful and less hurried.

the rightful order of rugby league is restored

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:14 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

the rightful progression of rugby league is restored

Typo fixed

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:47 pm  

Steven Soderbergh wrote:

Based on today's performance and the previous encounter in this years superleague clash it's worth noting that under Potter we seem to have the measure of Leeds both in the ruck and in the back play. Our defence from the line is more leaner and our breaking attack is more thoughtful and less hurried.

Yes you seem to have discovered an edge at coaching level and today it paid a good dividend.

Thats not to slam our coach...yet. We just need to be smarter esp with the rotations.

However the CC could yet be a poison chalice given the lack of depth of your squad.

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:55 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Do tell, how does a Leeds fan come to support Everton, or vice versa?

Born in Leeds, family from Liverpool...

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:32 pm  

However the CC could yet be a poison chalice given the lack of depth of your squad.[/quote]

I honestly believe the bulk of this squad could be the dawn of a new era and potentially something special, again. We have a good blend of youth and experience and no longer look reliant on the usual suspects ie Longy, KC and Scully etc.

The youngsters have been a breath of fresh air within the club, and none look out of place in SL, albeit all are at different stages of their development, both physically and maturity.

The squad possibly from past GF disappointments have a real hunger this year. There is an evident desire and trust in each individual, especially defensively and the youngsters are thriving in the current atmosphere.
Potter has to take a lot of credit for installing the confidence in players he probably knew little about.

The likes of Clough and Hargreaves are improving massively and any doubts of Potter throwing an Ashurst, Dixon, Eastmond, Wheeler etc into the side have been dispelled.

: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:25 pm  

However the CC could yet be a poison chalice given the lack of depth of your squad.

Pity Sinfield would love to get his hands on it.