The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:29 am  

There's a buzz around the club now, not seen since the first super league season when we left the trophy less wilderness. There was real excitement and expectation, some great rugby and quite a few games that we won against the odds. The excitement went missing through the successful years when we came to expect to win at OT and the CCF. We haven't had as long without a trophy this time but it has made the species just as hungry again for success. Loving the buzz this year! Anyone else feeling it?

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:37 am  

Gotta win the cup game.

Gotta win the derby.

I'm feeling the buzz, though. I think its genuine belief.
The last couple of years, its been more hope garnered by the slightest of chances.

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:43 am  

There is a certain amount of mental toughness this year and if you include the other factors of good recruitment, further development of the younger players, more expierence with the coaching staff it all adds up to a different culture sweeping through the club.
As regards our good start so far the bubble will eventually burst its how we handle the situation will be an indicator on where we go this season., so far so good.

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:12 am  

Offside Monkey wrote:

Gotta win the cup game.

Gotta win the derby.

This!

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:30 am  

There were some pretty good years between 96 and 06

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:17 am  

A lot of positivity about. Lose to Huddersfield though and I'll make sure there is none left.

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:30 am  

Really really want a good cup run, Its been ages since we were at wembley

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:25 am  

bewareshadows wrote:

There were some pretty good years between 96 and 06

When Shaun McCrae arrived if '96 he was given two goals - Win trophies and beat Wigan.

Mr Brown. This is your mission.

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:52 am  

Offside Monkey wrote:

When Shaun McCrae arrived if '96 he was given two goals - Win trophies and beat Wigan.

Mr Brown. This is your mission.

+1

Re: The spirit of 96 : Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:04 am  

It would be amazing if we can go from having a barron few years to winning every trophy available again!