Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:23 pm  

R.B.A wrote:

Given the respective make-up of the 2 squads that will take to the field on sunday a robins win is highly unlikely. Long term though, the experience that the young lads will gain from playing against a Super League side infront of a big crowd will stand them in good stead.
If our kids do pull off a shock the pressure will be straight on Agars shoulders.

Are the squads out?

Having read the LE this week it seems you will be full strenght apart from Fox and Vella, Hull the same except Berrigan and Burnett.

A win wouldnt do any harm for either team, a loss wouldnt be devestating either. No injuries, a good run out and decent crowd would be great.

Cant see this putting any pressure on Agar, it's a friendly and against a team that finished 4th last year in SL. The pressure will begin when SL starts.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:38 pm  

For this one, I don't care, its a warm up game and will have no bearing on the season. The ones I do care about are the real two during the season, which i will go into mega-sulk if we lose them.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:29 pm  

berrigans bitch wrote:

I do disagree that our fanbase is pretty fragile, we have sold more season passes and we have stuck together through 2 seasons of poo..If things do not go well I suspect our fans may want Agar out, however that will be dealt with if it has to be.

I didn't mean fragile in terms of voting with feet and not going, I was more implying that if Rovers beat Hull by a reasonable margin the FC fans may see this as a sign of things to come and not be realistic about a high turn over of staff, early season rustiness etc and get straight onto the Agar out wagon .. I think it would be similar if Hull win by a reasonable margin, a lot of FC fans would see this as a sign of heading to old trafford.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:30 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Having read the LE this week it seems you will be full strenght apart from Fox and Vella, Hull the same except Berrigan and Burnett.

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Whats wrong with Vella??

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:41 pm  

rover49 wrote:

For this one, I don't care, its a warm up game and will have no bearing on the season. The ones I do care about are the real two during the season, which i will go into mega-sulk if we lose them.

ive got some tissues ready for you...

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:42 pm  

barham red wrote:

Whats wrong with Vella??

Groin strain i think.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:53 pm  

barham red wrote:

I didn't mean fragile in terms of voting with feet and not going, I was more implying that if Rovers beat Hull by a reasonable margin the FC fans may see this as a sign of things to come and not be realistic about a high turn over of staff, early season rustiness etc and get straight onto the Agar out wagon .. I think it would be similar if Hull win by a reasonable margin, a lot of FC fans would see this as a sign of heading to old trafford.

I hear what you are saying..however most know friendlies are hit ups etc..Agar does indeed need to prove his capabilities however even the most impatient realise this cannot be done after 1 friendly..however I am sure if he fails after 4/5 matches not just in results but rotations etc then they will get into him...also after winning 5 on the bounce at the beginning of last season I think the fans realise it is a long road to achieving any thing in this league..

TBH I as most are realistic and just want to see the team vastly improved and playing with pride, for the record I believe we will be a force this year, with or without Agar.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:02 pm  

My prediction is that there will be twice as many there than attending the "massive" airport derby at Headingley for Diskin the same day.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:25 pm  

berro's best mate wrote:

ive got some tissues ready for you...

One apiece I think this time around.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:30 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Are the squads out?

Having read the LE this week it seems you will be full strenght apart from Fox and Vella, Hull the same except Berrigan and Burnett.

A win wouldnt do any harm for either team, a loss wouldnt be devestating either. No injuries, a good run out and decent crowd would be great.

Cant see this putting any pressure on Agar, it's a friendly and against a team that finished 4th last year in SL. The pressure will begin when SL starts.

We will also be without Clinton.