Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:05 pm  

Very good first half and then to many changes to be consistent enough in the second half, impressive considering all the youngsters we had out. Jim Gannon and Lee Doran both worked themselves into the ground. Ford looked to have done his hamstring again and Lee got knocked unconscious at the end so wil most probably miss next week.

Decent crowd of over 3,000 too considering Haven only brough about 7 people.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:22 pm  

First half we got off to a superb start with some well worked tries but when the game was out of sight we let it drop. You can't really blame them for that, we've an injury ravaged squad, and people are tired. Doran though, how many penalties did he give away? He has to work on that, if he can't sort it, we need to replace him, it's one of the worst attributes a player can have. But look on the brightside. 10 players out and an easy win, let's hope for more of the same against Toulouse.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:26 pm  

tbf i thought Doran was very good today, Ben Davies is going to be a superstar for Wigan. His work rate and footwork are both excellent and i just hope we can keep him for the season.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:32 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

tbf i thought Doran was very good today, Ben Davies is going to be a superstar for Wigan. His work rate and footwork are both excellent and i just hope we can keep him for the season.

Agreed about Davies. The lad was immense all game, started to look tired right at the end but stayed with us. We've had some great players pass through this team over the years, Davies just has something about him.

The crowds reaction to Hulme was brilliant. We've only had five minutes of him so it's too early to judge but it's just great to see him out there. I just hope they don;t start to get on his back quickly a la Stephen Myler. Currently on the fringes of international duty at rugby union and a star at Northampton, all he got here was stick from certain quarters who always knew better. It wasn't like he was in a great team at the time. Hulmey needs his chance and not to be judged by the name on his back.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:07 pm  

Hulme did ok, and took his try well.Doran did well except for some silly penalties.Cuts them out he is a good player.We did well today considering who is missing, and hope we can keep davies for the season.If can get someone like jordan james,we will be near the top of the league. Farrell played well for wigan today.I am gutted now as i think he is quality.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:19 pm  

Offthecuff stop winking mate.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:21 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

Very good first half and then to many changes to be consistent enough in the second half, impressive considering all the youngsters we had out. Jim Gannon and Lee Doran both worked themselves into the ground. Ford looked to have done his hamstring again and Lee got knocked unconscious at the end so wil most probably miss next week.

Decent crowd of over 3,000 too considering Haven only brough about 7 people.

3033 not bad seen as heaven brought about 7.Very poor away support again.This league is terrible for away support.Ok i will stop winking and say what a result it

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:23 pm  

OFFTHECUFF wrote:

3033 not bad seen as heaven brought about 7.Very poor away support again.This league is terrible for away support.Ok i will stop winking and say what a result it

Good lad.

Re: Widnes 48 Haven 18 : Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:42 pm  

Must say, the crowd was better than feared. 10 out, haven bringing less fans than I did. Can't really blame them at the moment.

Never in my life have I seen a poorer Whitehaven side. If we'd had a full squad we could have hit 80. They're usually an upper tier side for this division, a pain to take on away, but this latest outfit are terrible and this must be a bad time to be a haven fan. Leroy Joe though, you can't fault the man's commitment and experience, and they looked better once they tightened up.

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