As long as we put in a good solid performance and our heads don't go down then personally I am not fussed about the result.

Agreed!

When the fixture list was announced and saw Leeds and Wigan as our first games under a new coach with so many new players still looking for valuable game time together I feared the wost and didn't expect any points.

If the performances are heading the right direction and we can see positive signs of improvement, then thats good enough for me. Its not the biggest crisis in the world if lose 2 on the bounce against the 2 former championship winning sides!

End of the day this year is about beating teams like Crusaders and Cas, And upsetting a couple of the 'big 4 teams'.

That's what getting into the top eight will mean.

[url=http://uk.weather.com/weather/dailyDetails-Bradford-BD6?dayNum=6Looks like we'll need to dress for rain[/url

Could effect the crowd but as I said yesterday if we are to beat Wigan on Sunday, then the rain will help.

I'd expect at least 12,000 even with rain.

Well there will be at least 10,300 there straight off. I would expect about 14000 really.

I think 14,700 maybe over the 15k mark if the weather holds off.

Wigan should bring 1000/1500.

I agree. If the weather holds off we'll hopefully get 15,000+ through the gates.

Looking forward to this one!

Referee: Phil Bentham (Warrington).

Incidentally Wigan last season didn't win a Super League game under Bentham.

Did he ever ref them?

Yes five times mate

Bradford 22-20 Wigan
Wigan 26-38 Harlequins
Leeds 12-10 Wigan
Wigan 24-26 St Helens
Wigan 16-18 Huddersfield

However, Bentham refereed the Wigan/Wire friendly this year, when Wigan won. So you could also argue that they've won every game under him this year




Or, you could argue it makes no difference and is all very irrelevant. Especially without a video ref who's forgotten his labrador

He was also the referee is the Salford 24-30 Wigan pre-season game.

It's just really a stat that'll use for my commentary on Sunday during a scrum, goal line drop out etc.

A bit o/t but will ainscough be playing Sunday or this season at all?

I would guess not. I wouldn't think they'd have him make his debut against the team that will know his weaknesses better than any. Possible though if Raynor is dropped due to a couple of mistakes he made in last game (but personally I'd stick with Raynor this week).




Yes.

From this weeks Bulls Eye. Not good news if we end up having neither of our first choice halves.

Agree mate.

I really hope that Marc pulls through.

Or will Potter take the view that he has something to prove against his former club and thus might be a good option? I personally hope he gets a game.

Well, I asked the question at the forum as to how MP will be selecting his team for the week. The answer was that only on field performances will affect a player's selection.

Which is the correct way to look at squad selection IMO.

Reading Stanley Gene's "Daydream Believer" I got the feeling that McNamara was far too pally pally with the squad and thus when things got tough he didn't command the authority.

That's the vibe I got.

Interesting Interview on the Radio by M P news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 400542.stm Also in another article on the same page he does talk about the "chicken wing" tackling!

Interesting Interview on the Radio by M P news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 400542.stm Also in another article on the same page he does talk about the "chicken wing" tackling!

Coming along to this one on Sunday. If the MM performance was anything to go by (Bar the last 20 minutes of course) it should be a cracker.

£2.50 for a beer...WOW! Very good indeed

Shame I can't drink before the game