That's s a very realistic and balanced assesment. Cas are definitely faves to win.

As long as we give 100 % I'm happy.

This is gona be a powder keg....let's make sure it can't go off !.

I'm old school so this for me is Cas' true derby and I know my Fev supporting mates feel the same. If Rangi plays we win, if he doesn't it's spare underpants time.

I think we (fev) have to be realistic and hopefully avoid injury to our best players.
The championship title has to be our main focus,because we can win that. The CC is just a cash cow.

There wont be any problems the Rovers board are very pro-active and will make sure its a trouble free day, half a dozen coppers in view will keep the peace no one will want banging up for the night. People should focus on the positive aspects of an intriguing cup tie. For me it all depends on which Cas team turn out as we know Powell will have Rovers on top of there game. The cas side that Played Huddersfield turn up Fev win, the team that played Leeds turn up Cas win. The main bonus for me is whatever the result Fev will pocket around 50K that will help no end in our ambitions, much better than the last 3 seasons when we have made sod all from the cup

I really want to have a fantastic traditional day and enjoy the rugby.

History tells us that SL teams even strugglign ones should be able to overcome even the top Championship sides, which Fev certainly are.....
... You know if Fev start fast, get a couple of scores and manage to hang in the game until after half time, then it could certainly be (in the words of Fergie) squeaky bum time.

I hope it is a great game and more importantly a good day for all and the only thing we are talking about in weeks after is the next round draw.

Half a dozen coppers ???? is that each ?
However you look at it , this game is full body armour for the visiting supporters , the Orcs will be out for blood as usual .
Ill still be there though in my colours, COYF

Just like when they were 16 - 0 up at home in 2005 and we went on to beat them 34 - 38. A repeat of that would do nicely thanks.

Get it in perspective for gods sake its hardly Leeds V Man U is it,the visitors will not need body armour and there will be no problems

What do you mean " full body armour" and "Orcs" ?

This is a massive 'win/win' game for Fev. Hopefully a capacity crowd will ensure that plenty of cash comes flowing in. Cas are obviously favourites despite where they are in Superleague - this is still a game of full time against part time players, so regardless of the score and result, Fev win again.
...and then, just maybe, if we could sneak a result...

Very true MHR.

Just wondering, will it be free for season ticket holders? Fairly sure it was at Rochdale away in the cup last season at this stage.

I hope the cas team think like some of their fans,that its just a case of turning up on the day.

It's a big ask we are after all part timers and cas are full timers. BUT if they buy into their own hype then we may just suprise them.



Basil will probly play a weakened team .

To be fair to them m8 i have relatives that support them and non are very confident

I have mates who are cas fans mate n one of them makes the semi pro v pro case for why cas should win. When you think about it , they should win.

But they might just be wrong . All I want is for 100% from the players and fans,and load of wonga for our club. Let's face it neither us or cas are gona win the CC.

But this game alone is not just about the CC is it ?

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I thought it was in perspective , you know that you will have an army of ''supporters'' that havent seen a game all season just waiting to cause trouble. These are not real fev supporters but we all know they will be there, like they were at the ''friendlies''.

And there are the tools that will stir up the trouble while the trouble makers sit back and cast judgement on the proceedings.

Comments like away supporters should wear body armour , orcs etc don't help. Be careful of your words fella , encouraging bother is not smart,even if people think they can get away with it online.


By the way WTF is a "orc"

I hope this one is on the telly - it should be a cracker; given Cas' recent form and the local bragging rights at stake, Fev will be well up for it and targetting an upset.

You do all promise to behave yourselves though?

I'm sure all will be fine. Thanks for your concern.

Who knocked wakey out last year ?

I don't see the relevance of your question.

No need to be so touchy by the way - I think it will be a great game; I might even go.

There's a siren in my head screaming "BARROW, BARROW, BARROW"...

For a moment i thought you said borrow and we had been invaded by Bulls

An orc is one of those ugly creatures in the Lord Of The Rings movies.

Well yer live n learn

Normally I would say this is a good draw, but on this seasons showing so far we could come unstuck.

I know the Rovers chairman pretty well and the last thing he wants is any bother, im sure he will put measures in place so there isnt any. Rovers have this season got a new security firm on board and there will be other measures put in place. There wont be any trouble