Its been a very disjointed start for Leigh this year as expected with the recent upheaval.

London played superbly well for long periods but when we clicked they just couldn't cope and it was 18 points in 4 minutes. I have to say they look a lot better balanced than last year and i think London should do well this year if they keep that performance up.

Too many injuries so far for us and they are expected to be unavailable for our game against yourselves.

Ridyard, Paterson, Tonga, Armstrong, Kay, Beswick, Barlow, Spencer, McNally & Dixon all missed yesterday.

Looking forward to the trip to Odsal but I think it may be too early in the season for the exciting games of last year.

I'll translate: "I'm getting my excuses in early because we look a miles worse side with Rowley". We spanked you on your own turf without a recognised scrum half or stand off last year - my heart bleeds.

I guess we always look forward to games, I know I do, even though, just like last season there's nothing [ithat much[/i to bother about until the 8's.

WOW thanks for that, so much for a civilised response.

You may want to edit it though so it makes sense regarding Rowley.

I hope those kind of comments don't bite you?

You're supposed to save these kind of comments for AFTER we've played them, not before!


You're setting yourself up perfectly to be left with egg all over your face come 5pm on Sunday, don't say I didn't warn you.

I think Leigh went with the wrong halves against London. You had two "off the cuff" players in the halves and I think you needed a General out there. Ridyard injured?

Yes, Ridyard damaged his ribs in the Oldham game I think. Really hoping he is back for next week. Of all our injured players he is the one we will miss the most if he isn't playing.

Looking forward to a good game and a decent crowd.

Hope the weather stays fine.

We seem to have no injury worries apart from Pitts maybe.

Pitts is OK, "nothing serious", according to Jimmy on his after match interview from Widnes.

"It's just a flesh wound".

Now, where have I heard that before?

Forgetting about Clough and Kavanagh which shows how much stronger we are in the pack. Anyone heard anything on Kavangh. Hope it's not season ending as he impressed in pre-season.

on prematch buildup on bcb, Jimmy was asked about Williams and Clough and said they were both progressing but no where near returning. So sounds like their still a few weeks away. Have they actually said what Kavanaghs injury was?

I think if we were at full strength Clough, Kavanagh and Williams would all be in the 17.
Pitts has been rock climbing with the rest of the squad today so I guess he's fine.

ROCK CLIMBING? Ye gods.......Wrapped in cotton wool, one might hope?

We don't publicise injuries at all. I have no idea what's up with Clough, Williams, Crossley, Mendieka, Kavanagh or how long they will be out

Sorry I went keyboard drunk - been winding up Leeds fans too by the looks of things.

Despite this, I feel we're in better shape than Leigh at the moment.

I agree with you there. There's nothing wrong with our back up strength, but we appear totally disjointed with so many changes - especially with the likes of Smith & Whiting having to settle straight into the team. Both excellent players, but they haven't even had time to learn the language yet - never mind the plays!

Hey binosh. Hope you have a better day at nursery tomorrow.. dont forget teachers apple

Quote ="Bets'y Bulls"We don't publicise injuries at all. I have no idea what's up with Clough, Williams, Crossley, Mendieka, Kavanagh or how long they will be out'" One the most annoying attitudes in the UK, whereas in the NRL its public knowledge as shown in the succinctly called hurt locker www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/injuries

Quote ="Bets'y Bulls"We don't publicise injuries at all. I have no idea what's up with Clough, Williams, Crossley, Mendieka, Kavanagh or how long they will be out'" One the most annoying attitudes in the UK, whereas in the NRL its public knowledge as shown in the succinctly called hurt locker www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/injuries

Has the privacy element disappeared from health matters, then? Do we all want our personal health to be discussed openly in the media [I accept there are differing levels of public interest - or prurience... Surely, employers are expected to keep private any details they may have of employees and are responsible for any leaks? Aren't the Bulls just a good employer for safeguarding the personal health matters of their employees?

I mean, I recognise the way the health service is going, and pretty soon, within minutes of visiting the Doc, we'll all be getting 'targetted' adverts about which private company can treat our condition best but let's keep it decent as long as we can, eh?

I don't get that, I (partly) pay the wages to the team I support, and since time immemorial, I have felt entitled to a bulletin such as, "he's done a cruciate ligament, will have an op and be out for 6 months", or "he's sprained a shoulder, should be fit in a week". Of the hundreds of thousands, or maybe millions, of such bulletins issued over the decades, by sports clubs of all kinds worldwide, daily, I'd say it's fair enough, and why on earth would a player object? If I were a player, I'd positively want my fans to know the basic facts. Many players openly state stuff on social media. If any given player did object, then the club could say we can't disclose any details for reasons of confidentiality but that would happen one in a thousand or less.

I want to be updated not least because sometimes the injury sounds absolutely bonkers. Who else can remember Withers having a "Misaligned pelvis". What the hell is that?

I don't believe we got much sympathy from your good selves after losing the 1st game of last season to you with practically a brand new team. I'm sure all those new additions to your side will manage ok.

would have seen the lane I was meandering down.

Back on topic and it appears that Richard Silverwood is to ref the game. Glory be, maybe there is a god after all! Presumably Joe Cobb is unavailable...