: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:12 pm  

Wouldn't read too much into what you see on T&A forum. That's where the entity formerly known as the Punisher holds sway, and it uses the same tactics on there as it did on here/does when it manages to sneak back. I virtually never ever post on there. But, that said, and even when you discard the Punisher posts, must admit the activity on there has hit new heights since Sunday. There are a lot of responsible posters on there too who are at the end of their tether.

Anyone naive enough to think we would see any kind of announcement today was not thinking about the logistics of the team, coach and directors getting back nor of the logistics of convening a board meeting. I do think, though, that - short of a miracle on Friday - history will show we did indeed pass the tipping point on Sunday.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:48 pm  

Adeybull wrote:

Anyone naive enough to think we would see any kind of announcement today was not thinking about the logistics of the team, coach and directors getting back nor of the logistics of convening a board meeting. I do think, though, that - short of a miracle on Friday - history will show we did indeed pass the tipping point on Sunday.

And whilst I am bitterly disappointed with results/performances under McNamara (especially the latter of his tenure) I would still be sad to see him leave the club. Everything I have heard about his work away from matchday's has been glowing in praise.

I still think the guy has plenty to offer the game and possibly still the Bulls in some capacity. I'd like to see a strong coaching team with an experienced coach at the helm. I would be willing to bet that McNamara would step aside to work alongside somebody like Brian Smith for a couple of years. Whether the club could afford such a luxury though is perhaps pretty unlikely.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:01 pm  

There must be a case for dropping Platt simply because Sunday's howler must have destroyed his confidence. But the various permutations that have been posted here are all much of a muchness. It may be dispiriting but the squad that featured on Sunday is probably as good as we've got.

As for playing the youngsters, fine if one or two are playing well enough. I havent seen enough of them to comment, although I didnt really think Crookes looked to be ready against Hull. But I'd think twice about throwing younger players into what, unfortunately, may be a very tense situation on Friday.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:03 pm  

I'd agree. And the players on duty of Sunday got us into this mess - so they can bloody well try and get us out of it on Friday.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:07 pm  

Realistically, I can't see anything other than a thrashing.

But what I can't decide is whether it will be better to lose by 50+, thereby maybe forcing the issue. Or losing by a few points which will give rise to 'the lads showed character' type speeches and another bit of false hope.

An example of how crazy it is at the moment is, imagine (I did say imagine) that the Bulls raced into a 30-0 lead against Leeds on Friday. Who would realistically now expect them to actually win the game?

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:09 pm  

Johnoco wrote:

Realistically, I can't see anything other than a thrashing.

But what I can't decide is whether it will be better to lose by 50+, thereby maybe forcing the issue. Or losing by a few points which will give rise to 'the lads showed character' type speeches and another bit of false hope.

An example of how crazy it is at the moment is, imagine (I did say imagine) that the Bulls raced into a 30-0 lead against Leeds on Friday. Who would realistically now expect them to actually win the game?

I would,

Definitely.

Provided there was less than ten minutes to go...

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:09 pm  

I thought I might get over the initial dread of playing Leeds on Fri, but I still feel slightly sick at the thought. If we drop off the tackles and get 3/4 scores behind I can see the a lot of the crowd turning on the team and the Macca quite vocally.

I'd love to see us put in a real determined effort and give Leeds a real good game, but I just can't see it happening right now.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:10 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

I'd love to see us put in a real determined effort and give Leeds a real good game, but I just can't see it happening right now.

With a bit of luck, neither will Leeds.

Therein lies our (only) hope!

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:12 pm  

Adeybull wrote:

I would,

Definitely.

Provided there was less than ten minutes to go...

Ten minutes? you like to live dangerously. Maybe if we were 30 up in injury time, we might assume the game is won.....only to concede 5 converted trys and a DG in the last minute!!

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:17 pm  

Adeybull wrote:

With a bit of luck, neither will Leeds.

Therein lies our (only) hope!

Yeh perhaps. Or more likely they'll run us off the park with the speed of their play the balls. Or punch holes through our paper thin defence...