Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:08 pm  

How many teams go forward from each pool? Widnes are top of our pool then us.

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:14 pm  

Cougarbar member, its the top 4 as far as I know.

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:29 pm  

girl power wrote:

AJ, players can get injured at anytime in any game so not sure of your point.

And the more games you play in the more chance of getting injured. That's only logical.

And recovery is harder when you play a midweek game. That's something the coaches will tell you.

So that's my point, albeit a very obvious one.

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:00 pm  

If we sent a full strength team up to Barrow and caused an upset it would be nothing more than a pyrrhic victory.

I think we'd be compromising our chances of beating Leigh too much.

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:38 pm  

Its Barrys call,period!!!

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:18 pm  

obeone wrote:

Its Barrys call,period!!!

Agreed!, its not like we can influence his decision but the point of having a forum is to discuss the team, game and all that comes with it, the title of this thread could be worded somewhat better but never-the-less its creating some very strong and interesting opinions

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:32 pm  

I would take this silly cup very seriously because we are more likely to win it than stay up. Not sure of the format but i am sure we need to win less games in this silly cup to win it than we do to stay up. at least that way we will have one a cup and then win the league and grand final in the lower division next year (that would be 4 trophies in 24 months) :D :D :D

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:46 pm  

avebullswon wrote:

I would take this silly cup very seriously because we are more likely to win it than stay up. Not sure of the format but i am sure we need to win less games in this silly cup to win it than we do to stay up. at least that way we will have one a cup and then win the league and grand final in the lower division next year (that would be 4 trophies in 24 months)

If the format in Championship 1 stays the same as it was last season, that's impossible as League winners get automatic promotion and don't enter the playoffs.

I don't think anyone's implying we shouldn't have a good crack at the Trainspotters Cup but the game against Barrow will not effect our progress in the competition as we're already through regardless of the outcome of the game.

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:17 pm  

Ok i'll take your word on that one , it will have to be the Challenge Cup then to replace the play off trophy

Re: Should we just give Barrow the game. : Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:06 am  

I can see both sides of the debate and whilst I think we should make best use of our full squad throughout the season, it just goes against the grain to put out a weakened side on purpose. I also think it sets a dangerous precedent.

Picture this:

We've been playing well, clawed back the -9 points and have a chance of survival. Barrow are doing well in the league, have signed a couple of S/L quality players in their build up to an SL application, and have also had an exceptional cup run. They have a midweek fixture against our survival rival and are odds on favourites to win. However, they decide to play a virtual reserve grade side to save the best players for the cup fixture at the weekend. They feel justified in this because after all, others have done it against them . They loose and we are subsequently relegated.

How do you feel now?

PS someone also makes a lot of money at the bookies