RRD, think Sky Sports said it was 2006 when we last won 3 in a row. It's a bl00dy great feeling getting up with a warm glow (no that's not a euphemism!) after a performance like that. We're not a team with big names but that'll do me fine. Every single player looks like they want to die for the shirt & as a fan, that's all I ask for. We've got players in that team who weren't first choice at their previous clubs but they obviously want to repay the faith we've shown in them to give them the opportunity to play. The competition for places seems to have inspired some of our underperformers and we look like a completely different team to the shower of poop wecwatched under McRae. The fact that we've had so many injuries but still produced some outstanding performances speaks volumes for the team & coaching staff. PV gives me the impression that he won't stand for excuses (injuries/weather/refs etc) & that's how it should be.
Seriously, I could go on all day, waxing lyrical about the team. I'm proud of every single Reds player on that pitch last night but an extra special mention has to go to Luke Patten. Ok, he's no Gary Broadbent defensively but as an attacking weapon I'm struggling to think of any better fullback (bar Tomkins) in SL at the moment.
And the best thing about last night? I get to go into work on Monday & shove it right up the Wigan & Wire fans that tipped us for the wooden spoon!
Now back to reality! With Catalans, Leeds & Wigan coming up we've got a tough month or so. I'm not expecting miracles against likely top 4 finishers but I hope the lads take the confidence they've built up into these games & compete for the full 80. And as fans let's have some perspective. Let's enjoy the current run & milk it while it lasts but let's not jump straight on the players backs if we do lose a few matches which, let's face it, we're not expected to win.
Alles les Diables Rouges!!!
