Re: Goole Vikings : Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:14 pm  

BigTime wrote:

Yes I agree. We have a core of decent players but the rest of the squad is well and truly to be seen….and then there is what happens when we pick up injuries, we’ll be phoning around for anyone that wants a game. But there it is better to put out a squad and give it a go than just fold.

I think the pack and halves will hold up ok, possibly even well. There is a good chunk of the forwards who were doing fine against decent super league teams last year. But the outside backs are another story.

Re: Goole Vikings : Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:17 pm  

Mike Eccles's coaching could be key to their success on Saturday. He has shown he can develop players and keep the team focused during tough times and hopefully his leadership will help the younger players settle and the team stick to a clear plan. However, the Vikings will be eager to impress as the new League 1 side, and their strong recruitment suggests they’ll be ready for the challenge. If the Broncos play to their strengths, Eccles’ coaching could give them the edge - just!!!

Re: Goole Vikings : Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:00 pm  

the-bearded-lefty wrote:

I think the pack and halves will hold up ok, possibly even well. There is a good chunk of the forwards who were doing fine against decent super league teams last year. But the outside backs are another story.

Completely agree. Creative players are a bit thin on the ground and as for wingers. Have we got any? Are the ex Skolars? Definitely gone backwards there.

Re: Goole Vikings : Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:02 pm  

Torbreck wrote:

Mike Eccles's coaching could be key to their success on Saturday. He has shown he can develop players and keep the team focused during tough times and hopefully his leadership will help the younger players settle and the team stick to a clear plan. However, the Vikings will be eager to impress as the new League 1 side, and their strong recruitment suggests they’ll be ready for the challenge. If the Broncos play to their strengths, Eccles’ coaching could give them the edge - just!!!

That sounds right. Hope we can bring in a couple of additional Championship standard players as soon as possible and hope the young players can step up.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:56 am  

Predictions? I'm going for a 20-10 win for us in a disjointed game cos none of the players for either side have met each other before.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:05 am  

I'll take any sort of win & no injuries. At least it looks like the weather won't be a big influence.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:13 am  

Don't wish to be unkind but hope Goole's 2 former Broncos have stinkers if they play.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:42 am  

A real banana skin today but all the best. Will be tuning-in on i-player.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:50 am  

In Leeds for weekend so gutted to not be there. Fingers crossed for a win.

Re: Goole Vikings : Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:55 am  

Walker

Yates
Ball
Small
Ball

Ryan
O'Bierne

Worthington
Davies
Bienek
Adebiyi
Lovell
Monk

Polselli
Hursey-Hord
McDermott
Rosa

A lot hanging on the trialists.