Cheers LP glad it's not him then!

We'd be better with thierry henry or uncle alibert!

I would expect Manley to win - not sure Leeds are taking this WCC quite as seriously as 2008.

For Manley it is a must win game IMO

If you don't mind me asking, what gives you that impression?

Good question well put!

Thanks. Well I didn't want to sound rude and come across like he can't say anything bad against Leeds, but actually wanted him to explain his position. You've got a chilled out, Liberal, BB today.

I thought you were always chilled out!

Please tell that to 'r lass!!! Bless her, she's a lucky so and so to share her life with me.



She bought me a tshirt in town last week with Oscar the Grouch on!!! I think she judges me too hard when I'm hungover.

It's not just her i think it's a female genetic fault!

Just been up to headingley to buy WCC tickets - it seem's everyone this year is buying tickets from the back rows, forward - Something about not getting wet this year????

Are we expecting rain on the day/night of the game?, has every Leeds Fan all of a sudden become a "Weather Forecaster"



"STORM COMING"

PS - Got mine in the North East Upper, out of the Rain - H26 row G

it will be a storm

a maroon storm

payback time bishes

You're quite pumped for this contest it seems.

im hungry from the off season . frothing of the mouth for some action .

i want too see some brutal head highs . all in brawls . knockouts

I'd look at some of the action from the State of Origins from the 80's.



If not there's a few bars I know where you could behave like you desire and you would fit right in. What's your weapon of choice?

forearms too cheekbones

We'll probably use a few more brain cells than you guys, if your guys think like you (hope not!!!!). We'll hit hard and fair and enjoy the piggyback up the field from your penalties. Oh and I hope you like the rain.

Last year there was much talk about the game it importance etc, this year look at the build up - no players featured in the game in Florida, only half a side in the testimonial - neither of the overseas players have seen the light of day - in fact one hasn't even seen the UK!!

Contrast and compare last year's build up with this - very different level of intensity perhaps they are not trying to peak for March, August and October this year just August and October

I think it hard for us to judge the intensity of the team. From reports in Florida they have been hammering it in training to get in the best possible shape. That sounds intense.

I dont think you can judge how seriously the club are taking the WCC from those things to be honest. I would imagine most of the players who didnt play in Florida or in the other pre-season games were part of the World Cup, and the fact that Buderus is injured and Eastwood hasnt got permission to be here yet isnt something the club can control.

The club could have sorted Eastwood out with a simple visa - last year there was much more focus on the WCC - I don't see any talk/promotion etc about this game coming from Leeds.

I would expect the CC to be a big priority this year - but time will tell

To be honest I don't care how much we talk up a game or talk it down. I take nothing from it, either way. We are a professional, title winning, team and I'm sure behind closed doors we act as one. So I only expect we are as intense about this WCC than any other one. And you haven't offered much to suggest that we are being less intense. I'd rather produce a good game than talk one.

maybe leeds thought they were on the ball, and knew about visa changes and that they are harder to come by this year (crocker is yet anything player who's been turned down, celtic still waiting on 8/9 players). so thought that the passport route would be quicker/easier

It doesnt appear that the VISA is route is simple though, plus if he's entitled to a British passport I think it takes him off one of the quota places though I could be wrong about that.

There may be slightly less promotion of the WCC this year but I wouldnt say a lot, there seems to be something it in the local papers quite often and I've received quite a few emails and leaflets in the mail about it.

Agreed.

here is one of the excuses WOmanly could use Manly Sea Eagles struck by Matt Orford pay crisis. Hasler's captain wants to stay on the Northern Beaches but with super scooter English clubs circling, the price of retaining him isn't going down. The player's manager, George Mimis, conceded there is a delicate balancing act to pull off if Orford is to remain a Sea Eagle next season. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

here is one of the excuses WOmanly could use Manly Sea Eagles struck by Matt Orford pay crisis. Hasler's captain wants to stay on the Northern Beaches but with super scooter English clubs circling, the price of retaining him isn't going down. The player's manager, George Mimis, conceded there is a delicate balancing act to pull off if Orford is to remain a Sea Eagle next season. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

very funny