Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:08 pm  

I don't think we will do better than last year as I belong to a small group that believes our Club massively over-performs year on year.

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:44 pm  

rubber man wrote:

I don't think we will do better than last year as I belong to a small group that believes our Club massively over-performs year on year.

Have to say I find this quote hard to understand.

If we over-perform year on year doesn't that just mean that you are simply under-estimating Wakey's ability and potential year on year?

So which is wrong - your judgement or the team's ability to perform well?

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:51 pm  

snowie wrote:

:) me too,

I'll go 6th in the league and do it the hard way in the play off seem to play better where we are up against it

i'll go 5th possibly 4th and we always seem to do it the hard way.

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:57 pm  

IngsRoader wrote:

Have to say I find this quote hard to understand.

If we over-perform year on year doesn't that just mean that you are simply under-estimating Wakey's ability and potential year on year?

So which is wrong - your judgement or the team's ability to perform well?

This year is really hard to judge. Year on year we have a squad of 'workers' who are hounded by all as being potential wooden-spoonists, but almost always shock the pundits and achieve more than they expected.

This year we do have some genuine class in more than just one or two positions. Pace in the backs; off-loaders in the pack and centres; power in the props; everything in the halves and hookers; quality in the back row - all top notch.

IF we can get them to gel and, IF we can stay clear of injuries, then we have the potential to compete with anyone. However we are not the only competitive looking side and that makes it even harder to judge.

'Bring it on' I say!

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:07 pm  

I'd like to see theBrough issue resolved!

As for next season, we've reached a CC cup semi and narrowly lost and also reached 5th and a play off spot in our last two seasons.

It would be nice to achieve both in this coming year, that would be incremental progress as far as I'm concerned. Without the heartbreak of Adam, Don, Ken, David & Leon to cope with maybe our players can play with a smile on their faces and really entertain us all.

Last but not least; we've had a bad speight of injuries in each of the last three seasons so a relative injury free run would be nice.

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:36 pm  

IngsRoader wrote:

Have to say I find this quote hard to understand.

If we over-perform year on year doesn't that just mean that you are simply under-estimating Wakey's ability and potential year on year?

So which is wrong - your judgement or the team's ability to perform well?

I believe my judgement year on year is based on a realistic view of potential. I'm not sure why this is difficult to understand. The facts of the matter are that I don't believe any of the clubs who finished above us last year have weakened. I do believe teams below us last year have strengthened. Whether we have strengthened is not clear to me yet, and I will not achieve a clarity of view until I have seen the team play. I do think on paper we have better players in my first choice 1-17 but this is not the same as saying we will perform better. For a start we don't play the game on paper, and we have a few new player relationships required to click.

My comment also expresses a view which I maintain throughout the season that as a small club (in terms of resources) we do well to compete year on year.

I don't think my judgement is 'wrong' because this is a prediction thread based on views not a judgement thread based on fact. I will however be more than happy to be proved wrong, but by the same token will not moan because we have dropped a few points and may be at the wrong end of the table.

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:43 pm  

We have had the season of "do it for Adam". We have had the season of "do it for Leon" Now we have to put that behind us and "DO IT FOR YOU"
On paper we now have one of the strongest squads we have ever had, one of the most committed teams that we have seen for a long time, the best coaching set up that has ever been seen at Belle Vue. there is only one position for us this time. Super League winners, And i will put my money wherre my mouth is, I will put my 50p on it

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:27 am  

My prediction is simple.

To win more than we lose.

To make the playoffs

To have a decent cup run

and hopefully finally beat Leeds at Belle Vue sorry the Hearwell Stadium

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:33 am  

Glorydays wrote:

We have had the season of "do it for Adam". We have had the season of "do it for Leon" Now we have to put that behind us and "DO IT FOR YOU"
On paper we now have one of the strongest squads we have ever had, one of the most committed teams that we have seen for a long time, the best coaching set up that has ever been seen at Belle Vue. there is only one position for us this time. Super League winners, And i will put my money wherre my mouth is, I will put my 50p on it

I very much doubt any motivation can lift them higher than Adam/Leon but i understand the point.

You will lose your 50p but you'll get you're moneys worth from it.

Re: Predictions....(now that the squad is complete.....we think) : Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:13 pm  

This will be the 22nd season I have been going to Belle Vue.

And whilst we may not finish in the top five again, for the first time in 22 years, I will go into as season thinking we can give any side in country a run for their money, home or away.

The only disappointment for me is that we have to wait till February for it all to start!