Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:15 pm  

Why is everyone getting worried about a first game friendly. These games are exactlly what they are, a fixture that has no meaning exept for looking at players, trying things out and getting players fit.
When you think of the players we had out we've never had so much strength in depth.
So to all the moaners out there, stay away from friendlys and come at the start of the season then judge the team on league prefomances.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:37 pm  

I haven't taken the comments people have been making as "moaning" as you put it. People were just giving their views on the game yesterday. What's wrong with that?

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:54 pm  

Mr Hicks - you moaning aout moaners?? The club survives on income doesnt it?? Was a disappointing show, presenting our team like that, sorry but when you build something up and reality kicks in, new or old investors both for the season tickets and sponsorship keep hold of their money.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:05 pm  

Mr Hicks wrote:

Why is everyone getting worried about a first game friendly. These games are exactlly what they are, a fixture that has no meaning exept for looking at players, trying things out and getting players fit.
When you think of the players we had out we've never had so much strength in depth.
So to all the moaners out there, stay away from friendlys and come at the start of the season then judge the team on league prefomances.

I agree to some extent, but when people's expectations have been raised they are likely to have a "few words".

It was what it was - our first game, and will give JD something to use with the players.

I'm looking forward to York to see how we adapt, and Batley at our place will be very interesting.

We didn't look anywhere near upto speed but it's a fine line between working players too hard and getting them to peak fitness at the right time in the season.

I don't expect too much from this season, but would like to see the young lads develop around the more experienced players. If we manage to scrape into the playoffs I will be very happy and consider the season more than a success.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:49 pm  

Im not moaning about moaners, im just stating that its our first friendly.

Look at all the people at Leeds that wanted Mcderomtt out then won the grand final.
Give the team chance

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:25 pm  

I think the reason why some people feel the need to make thier concerns is due to the fact that we have had hopes built up. Our own chairman is coming out with statments about beating a well established championship side by 20 points.

The side we have is outstanding and people including myself was expecting to see them play yesturday.

You say that friendly's are pointless. If your paying £10 to get in its not pointless.

Like Goosy has said yesturday was the first game and the time to attract new/existing customers to the club. However we didnt. I took a friend with me and he was contemplating getting a season ticket. He is not really a fan but he was thinking about it. But after yesturdays perforence and lack of new/big name(those that attracet fans) he has decided not too.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:45 pm  

captain_cougar wrote:

Our own chairman is coming out with statments about beating a well established championship side by 20 points.

Hopefully this is something he will pack in.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:41 pm  

The result means nothing its just a run out

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:11 pm  

guess who wrote:

Hopefully this is something he will pack in.

Agreed, it's one thing making reasonable statements to try and get the punters in.

Saying things like we're going to get in Super League in 5 years (now 3) and we're going to Halifax and we're going to beat them by 20 points is just plain silly. It's sets you up for a big fall like it did yesterday, and sometimes it's just plain disrespectful to the opposition, especially coming from a club chairman, and it's only going to provide them with decent fodder for motivation.

Re: Why the doom and gloom : Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:36 pm  

When I heard the chairman say we will win by 20, I thought I'll believe it when I see it. We've made promising signings but I never let myself be misled by other peoples expectations.I am still very hopeful and will watch as many games as I can this season win or lose. The championship doesn't even start for 2 more months so this first friendly is very early days! I've always seen friendly games as training games not adverts.