: Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:31 am  

BIGAL1 wrote:

Is that the same french player that scored for us V Hull FC at BV

I noticed the name Houles on the back of a shirt. Turned off at 20odd nil so never confirmed if it was Silvain or not. Judging by his defensive efforts I reckon it was!

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:42 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

I noticed the name Houles on the back of a shirt. Turned off at 20odd nil so never confirmed if it was Silvain or not. Judging by his defensive efforts I reckon it was!

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:12 am  

BIGAL1 wrote:

Give them a chance


Widnes played well with a group of players who have played together at this level and a couple who have played SL.


Toulouse played very poorly but with a bit of heart and did not throw the towel in, can't knock the effort.


Is that the same french player that scored for us V Hull FC at BV

True but let's not forget this is the club that the expansionist loons like Wes and Smokey etc on the VT and the media were touting as one of the teams who should have got a franchise above us!

It just shows how utterly clueless some are as to how difficult it is to make any step up and why you shouldn't bin teams that clearly can.

[Wildthing]

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:19 am  

vastman wrote:

True but let's not forget this is the club that the expansionist loons like Wes and Smokey etc on the VT and the media were touting as one of the teams who should have got a franchise above us!

It just shows how utterly clueless some are as to how difficult it is to make any step up and why you shouldn't bin teams that clearly can.

Agreed. Vastypants is on form today!

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:21 am  

vastman wrote:

True but let's not forget this is the club that the expansionist loons like Wes and Smokey etc on the VT and the media were touting as one of the teams who should have got a franchise above us!

It just shows how utterly clueless some are as to how difficult it is to make any step up and why you shouldn't bin teams that clearly can.

Say no more


It is difficult for these teams and they IMO should earn the right to SL status like any other club but i feel some will always try to knock them anyway.

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:45 am  

Its very difficult for a foreign team in their first year to perform well away from home - Catalans had that problem in year one. Look at where they finished last year in their third year.

Then to pitch them against the best team in their division is also harsh, Celtic Crusaders also had that problem, and I am sure they will improve - especially against teams from the lower end of the table.

Maybe we should be kinder in our fixture programme to newcomers? On the other hand - some might say stuff them if they don't come from the M62?

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:50 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

I noticed the name Houles on the back of a shirt. Turned off at 20odd nil so never confirmed if it was Silvain or not. Judging by his defensive efforts I reckon it was!

It was Silvain.

Switched off just before half time as I wasn't enjoying it.

: Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:19 pm  

Decent crowd posted by Widnes. Something Trinity should be looking to beat this Sunday.

Re: Toulouse : Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:39 pm  

bazzo44 wrote:

What a poor side, they will be in super league in three years

Yeah and full of top class australians i bet.

: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:09 pm  

I didn't realize that ability came into the equation when SL are expanding, it's all about the expansion of the game at all costs.on the back of "murrayfield magic" expect a team of sweaties in the near future in SL!!! Toulouse are certain to be included in the short term otherwise itmakes a mockery of there inclusion this year in NL1! just like the tafs in at all costs, because it wasn't down to support, welsh RL ability or playing on a level playing field, and as for there ground!!!!