So away to Sheffield. Despite the scoreline for them tonight against Bradford they always looked to be on the back foot. The way we have played in the last 2 home games I can't see us getting a result up there. Players look like they just want season done.

We rarely perform well at PL so maybe away to Sheffield will be beneficial.

I'm probably happiest with them out of everyone tbh. Yes there's a fair bit to fix up on our end, however we have generally travelled well this season and our form in the Challenge/1895 Cup suggests we understand how to manage games of knock-out rugby. I think playing away from PL and any home induced pressures can only be a good thing.

A lot can change in the space of a few weeks, but the Eagles were dreadful when we played them recently and we dominated. Haven't seen any of last nights game, however from what you say, it sounds as though they weren't that great. Hopefully add Lewis and Alex back into the mix and we have every reason to be confident in my opinion.

It’s a one off game we should be able to win - but we’ve got to play much better than our last two games, and for the whole 80 minutes!

Just as a general thought, I never had us down as being remotely playoff contenders at the start of this season, all I really hoped for was an improvement on last.
What a difference a year makes ( and a couple of quality signings from the French league!)

It's not rocket science, better players and coaches will tend to get better results. Just imagine if we'd had those from the start of the season (and also had some pre season games).

Yeah this is absolutely it. I thought we would be stronger this year compared to last, but we all know how low that bar was!

Been a tough few years following the club, so we should absolutely be making the most of the current good form. Who knows what will happen over the next few weeks, I'm just going to enjoy the journey and whatever will be will be.

Wonder if they'll fill the coach?

Yes with £10 strips.

In all seriousness I hope it does well. Have I missed where it says where it goes from and the time. LBSA site were sounding the idea out for a 9am from Richmond, I hope they aren’t competing against each other.

Deffo Richmond but don't remember the time.

Season Tickets back next year!! What on earth is going on? We haven't been this organised for a long, long, long time.

I can see us winning vs Sheffield, but thats as far as we will go. Tolouse will have a much stronger squad, and we are not beating fev with the squad we have unless Fev play the ladies team

Very unusual but currently bbc on line, rl page we are top story. They hardly ever mention championship never mind London.

Quote ="northernbloke"Very unusual but currently bbc on line, rl page we are top story. They hardly ever mention championship never mind London.'" It’s not that I didn’t believe you but I had to see it for myself! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66951090 Last time we were the top story on BBC RL must have been when we beat Toronto in the‘ ‘million pound game’ I’d rather we stayed under the radar in the build up as far as the media are concerned, Guardian sport did a big piece on us ahead of the Bradford game- seemed to put the kibosh on us! Let’s hope this piece doesn’t do the same!

Quote ="northernbloke"Very unusual but currently bbc on line, rl page we are top story. They hardly ever mention championship never mind London.'" It’s not that I didn’t believe you but I had to see it for myself! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66951090 Last time we were the top story on BBC RL must have been when we beat Toronto in the‘ ‘million pound game’ I’d rather we stayed under the radar in the build up as far as the media are concerned, Guardian sport did a big piece on us ahead of the Bradford game- seemed to put the kibosh on us! Let’s hope this piece doesn’t do the same!

Sheffield with home advantage should be favourites but I definitely think we could win. We need to start well, respect the ball a bit and make sure we concentrate at start of second half. Hopefully no rain. I take it the match isn’t on local radio and it’s Twitter feed only?
Good to see Eccles, Parata and Leyland junior shortlisted for Betfred Championship coach, player and young player of the year. The team has really stepped up, of course yet to be seen whether this group of players is sticking around. Our retention for 2024 has been a little sluggish and our recruitment invisible. I’m not worried yet but I do note the thread on this issue on the other site. There are definitely a number of players we’d be smart to retain and a few that I’m more relaxed about.

Bill Leyland has really impressed this season so good to see him get that recognition. Parata gets through huge amounts of quality work and deserves it too. I'm not really too familiar with the standard of coaching in the league but was a little surprised to see Eccles nominated. We were undercooked and lacking ideas at the start of the season. Obviously there has been improvement but IMO that is down to better players coming in and probably the influence of Rhys Lovegrove. Remember Eccles was actually supposed to be getting 2 assistants. I don't doubt he has qualities but not sure he is a coach.

Both players nominated thoroughly deserve it. I’ve always admired Parata’s level of graft, FWIW I voted for him as player of the year. He may not do the glamorous stuff but he works damn hard and is very effective. Massive amount of tackles he gets through.
I’m guessing one or two SL clubs will now be keeping an eye on BL. If they haven’t already. He’s had a great season, he’s very comfortable at Championship level.

Watched Bill come through the community and student game, was always a bit gobby but that goes with where he plays on the park. Good to see he he progressed Into the pro game, not sure if he has what it takes or if he would want a full time contract playing rugby. Hope he gets the recognition he rightly deserves

I'd also noticed that but seems to have it under control at the senior level.

Blackwell and Aston out for them, which are losses, however they get back Welham and a couple of others. See it being fairly square in terms of a match up. Hopefully we have Lewis and Alex back in the mix.

Rain looking pretty likely at kickoff, so hopefully we keep it simple, handle and complete our sets well.

Choked to hear it will be raining as we’ve been absolute soap dodgers but I’m calling it. I think we’ll win. Let’s see. I recall an MPG where we had no chance but won. Davies was on the bench. Let’s put him on the bench we’ll win it.

Was it Davies though or the bench that led to that win?

Yes? Unless we can get Battye and Pitt’s back in which case it was them.