Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:36 am  

I don't think there was any chance of getting Golding back anyway now he has proved his fitness.

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:34 am  

I'd imagine there's a good chance the HB we had 90% done is from KR, with their covid outbreak (and even chance the player we had lined up has covid himself) scuppered those plans. Still hasn't stopped some numpties accusing Kear of lying to us.

Looking at the squad, looks like Kear sticking with Pickersgill at 6 and Brown at 1 which hasn't worked in any of the games we've gone with that combination. DFJ fortunate to retain his place as I thought he was very poor against Fev.

Big game this. Widnes have been in good form. Think we should win this with our pack hopefully. Think this and the Batley game next week will be pivotal where we finish.

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:21 am  

Bull Mania wrote:

I'd imagine there's a good chance the HB we had 90% done is from KR, with their covid outbreak (and even chance the player we had lined up has covid himself) scuppered those plans. Still hasn't stopped some numpties accusing Kear of lying to us.

Looking at the squad, looks like Kear sticking with Pickersgill at 6 and Brown at 1 which hasn't worked in any of the games we've gone with that combination. DFJ fortunate to retain his place as I thought he was very poor against Fev.

Big game this. Widnes have been in good form. Think we should win this with our pack hopefully. Think this and the Batley game next week will be pivotal where we finish.

REading article in T&A seems like Kear thinks Pickersgill at 6 and Brown at FB is our strongest lineup. Not sure I agree with that as it weakens us at wing and FB at same time. Surely worth giving Race or Jowett a go at 6 and keeping other players in their strongest positions. Pickers at 6 just doesn't work. If Kear isn't prepared to give youngsters a chance what's the point in them being in first team squad?

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:42 pm  

mat wrote:

REading article in T&A seems like Kear thinks Pickersgill at 6 and Brown at FB is our strongest lineup. Not sure I agree with that as it weakens us at wing and FB at same time. Surely worth giving Race or Jowett a go at 6 and keeping other players in their strongest positions. Pickers at 6 just doesn't work. If Kear isn't prepared to give youngsters a chance what's the point in them being in first team squad?

Totally agree. We are weakened in the halves regardless of who replaces Brough. Why would you weaken both full back and wing positions to try cover for it when there is no need.

Let one of the young lads have a go at half back then you only have 1 weakend position as opposed to 3.

Well thats my logical 2 penneth anyway.

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:34 pm  

yesss! vpn is working ... expect spammage .... coyb

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:12 pm  

Jowitt in the halves with Pickersgill back at FB and Brown on wing. Correct decision IMO

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:51 pm  

Not at the game today. Is the pitch back to normal?

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:04 pm  

lets go!!! .... game underway, widnes first use

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:08 pm  

dddooommm wrote:

Not at the game today. Is the pitch back to normal?

No, still not fixed. Dispensation extended to the next two home games apparently.

Re: Widnes Vikings (H) : Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:11 pm  

first pen conceeded by bulls ... widnes first real pressure on bulls 20 ... and widnes score first under the posts