Re: 1895 Cup : Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:25 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

The final 4 lower league clubs will join the 12 super league clubs shortly. With an exceptionally fortunate draw that could see 2 lower league clubs advance to the last 8 then another similar piece of luck put 1 in the last 4. Last thing we want is missing out on 1895 final by joining Saints, Wigan and Catalans in the CC Semis.

Sadly, The Challenge Cup is the "impossible" dream from The Championship, mind you, we've not done too well from the top flight either.
Nowadays, with the SL clubs entering the cup so late, the odds are just too much against any of the lower league clubs.
We'll have to keep hold of a Challenge Cup Final appearance / win till next season

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:21 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

The final 4 lower league clubs will join the 12 super league clubs shortly. With an exceptionally fortunate draw that could see 2 lower league clubs advance to the last 8 then another similar piece of luck put 1 in the last 4. Last thing we want is missing out on 1895 final by joining Saints, Wigan and Catalans in the CC Semis.

I know there’s a grading issue attached to the games.. but, as a fan… I would much rather a Challenge Cup semi final than an 1895 cup final.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:48 am  

Spookisback wrote:

I know there’s a grading issue attached to the games.. but, as a fan… I would much rather a Challenge Cup semi final than an 1895 cup final.

Not just a grading which is crucial on it's own. Also a chance to see our team probably win at Wembley versus a probable loss at Doncaster, Huddersfield or some other neutral local stadium. Memories of semis v Hull and Warrington.
There really is no comparison imho

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:58 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Not just a grading which is crucial on it's own. Also a chance to see our team probably win at Wembley versus a probable loss at Doncaster, Huddersfield or some other neutral local stadium. Memories of semis v Hull and Warrington.
There really is no comparison imho

Yes.

I barely dare to dream about standing in Wembley after a cup win, singing the songs and enjoying what can often be once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I'll take the 1895 thanks.

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Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:10 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Not just a grading which is crucial on it's own. Also a chance to see our team probably win at Wembley versus a probable loss at Doncaster, Huddersfield or some other neutral local stadium. Memories of semis v Hull and Warrington.
There really is no comparison imho

I agree.....once.
I'd like to see us at Wembley so 1895 would be great but once we've done it I'd rather be competing in semi finals and challenging the big boys.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:55 am  

Hopefully its just a stepping stone for bigger and better things in the not too distant future.

Tickets bought and hotel booked.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:34 pm  

The abysmal play from Wakefield at the minute suggests neither is likely.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:39 pm  

Barrow must be gutted after conceding that try following a sustained period of bossing the game.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:58 pm  

Wakey was firmly in charge in the opening 30 minutes or so quickly going into a 12-0 lead, followed by about 10 minutes of poor play and errors. Still, the defence has been solid and Barrow hasn't looked like scoring, in fact, I can't remember them within 10 meters of our line. Then Griifin popped up for the try just before the halftime hooter to make it 18-0. Not the greatest game but the ball looks very slick in hand, so no wonder there's been handling errors in this crap weather. Hopefully, Powell will put them right like against Siddal and we can pull away and finish the game more clinically this half.

Re: 1895 Cup : Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:12 pm  

Barrow finally get the try they deserve. I bet the Fev coach sat in our stand can see his side beating this rabble next week regardless of how the game developes as Barrow tire.