Re: Next up - Widnes : Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:28 pm  

jetblack74 wrote:

So let's get this right your slating Greg burke (who btw I think is gash) and you have ben kavanagh in your second row ffs you couldn't make it up.

My word! Widnes fans do exist on this forum after all!

I must admit, I thought the signing of Kavanagh would of been a waste of cap space when first signed. But he's been an excellent acquisition. Burke on the other hand......... Not fit to lace kavanaghs boots.
As Mild rover said. He's a player that's matured into a fine player.

Re: Next up - Widnes : Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:37 pm  

Agree about Kav, thought he was here to make up the numbers, but has held his position at 13 and has been one of our better consistent performers. Only decent game I remember Burke having was his last one and wondering why he hadn't played like that all season

Re: Next up - Widnes : Wed Sep 06, 2017 6:37 pm  

Burke still knocking about in SL? Deary me. Complete poop.

Nothing to fear with Widnes. Could go either way.

Re: Next up - Widnes : Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:10 pm  

Beverley red wrote:

Just hoping for a game where we are not talking about referees mistakes, just the players performance? It will be the last game I will be able to get to this season so also hope the lads can do the job & put me in holiday mode 48 hours early COYR.

you will be refs are shocking it all depends on who you get bentham is the best childs is a joke

Re: Next up - Widnes : Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:54 pm  

I wasn't very Impressed with Kavanagh signing at the time but he has been consistent and can play 80.Also thought the same of Scruton but he has been even better.Burke reminds me a little of Mills for us in that he had every tool to be a star but seemed lacking in heart. Kavanagh seems to have a stronger constitution and iv enjoyed watching him play.What is Bridges injury?Big loss if true?

Re: Next up - Widnes : Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:40 am  

craig hkr wrote:

I wasn't very Impressed with Kavanagh signing at the time but he has been consistent and can play 80.Also thought the same of Scruton but he has been even better.Burke reminds me a little of Mills for us in that he had every tool to be a star but seemed lacking in heart. Kavanagh seems to have a stronger constitution and iv enjoyed watching him play.What is Bridges injury?Big loss if true?

Bridge has apparently had a hip operation and has retired from the game. Always thought he was a very good player, just blighted by injury

Re: Next up - Widnes : Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:17 pm  

Nothing at all to fear from the Widnes 19 man squad, without getting complacent, I'd be hugely surprised to not beat them by at least 10.

Re: Next up - Widnes : Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:35 pm  

moxi1 wrote:

Nothing at all to fear from the Widnes 19 man squad, without getting complacent, I'd be hugely surprised to not beat them by at least 10.

Ive seen then against hull twice and they played well (in parts) is both games, suffered badly with injuries and mis management (Brown and Chase), they still have some good players (mainly forwards) like Cahill, Heremia, Whitely, Mellor and young Walker. Think Rovers advantage could be in the backs where they look a bit weak, particularly without Hanbury.

Re: Next up - Widnes : Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:38 pm  

Thought Heremia was long term injured?Just looked at their 19 and agree with Moxi's view.They are solid enough but without plastic pitch advantage and few key larkers I'm hopeful we will win.Abdull back for us, if he does play will probably be at Atkins expense?Big call either way similar with Moss and Quinlan

Re: Next up - Widnes : Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:44 pm  

Kav was decent for us in the Championship too, pattern emerging here.

No idea why Burke is mentioned so much in this thread, he hasn't played this year, isn't good enough to get into our 19 when we have everyone.

We've picked up some knocks last week in Craven, Bridge & Hanbury which is a big loss, but I'm assumed as posters writing us off so much. Our failings this year has been down to injuries (we've used more players in the first team this year than any other team in SL) and it has shown. When we've got players back we've looked a lot better.

Expect a decent game but playing SL all season will go in our favour.