Last night I actually expected us to win away at Wigan, just let that sink in for a minute...

Ok I'm going to regret saying this but I honestly think this squad is the best we have had since the classic championship winning squad of 1983. The Polynesian brotherhood reminds me of the quartet of Kiwis we had in those halcyon days. The team spirit and connection the team has with the crowd is just a joy to behold and to see a FC side full of attacking ideas and off loading like the classic Saints side of a few years back makes me want to pinch myself, it almost makes me feel like what I am witnessing unfold each week is a day dream. We just get better with each progressive round.

However, as an FC fan I've seen many a false dawn, the difference this year is I am gradually starting to believe that WE are the form team, WE are the side with the momentum and We have the best chance in a generation of taking this all the way to Wembley and Old Trafford. This is our year to finally get our hands on some silverware, beyond that we have a squad now to maintain a competitive top four position for many years to come.

2016 is going to be a season we will talk about for years as the one when the sleeping giant finally stepped up to the mark.

So back to my question, do you believe?

We still need to tidy up certain aspects of our game. Having said that i love our free flowing game and it does bring back memories of the early 80`s. Got Leicester written all over it......

We have a very decent chance of silverware imo, what is good to see is morale within the squad, they believe in eachother which puts us in a good place, they just need to take it a game at a time, although the players/staff will have goals, radders will keep them grounded & focuses on daily/weekly targets, he has them playing for eachother & the badge, which is one thing I like, exciting times for everyone involved.

I believe in the brothers

Hate the Leicester comparison we have won the league before.

We're playing well and the confidence and belief is great. In order for us to be in with any chance of winning the comp we need sneyd and houghton to stay fit and pryce to play plenty of games between now and the end of the season and for us to have key men like ellis, taylor and watts available. I do fancy us for another trip to wembley this year.

Best aspect for me is that for the first time in a long while I'm going to games because I'm enjoying them, not out of a sense of loyalty

Fooks sake!
That's just put the kibosh on that.

I BEL13VE!!!

Sorry but I must have missed the year that we won the Super League.

We're in a good run of form for sure, and in the 3 of 11 return fixtures played l we've seen off Wigan and Catalans, which is impressive. Biggest game for me is the Catalans cup tie. Think that's a massive point in the season for us. We've not had many injuries to cope with yet either so that will be a challenge for us at some point.

Agree, keeping players fit is the key, especially the halves. We've lost Carlos and Leon, Dean Hadley stepped up at short notice plus Washy but Mark is the key half. Who will cover him? I thought a cheeky fourth spot and good cup run but my expectations have grown. Yes I dare to believe

We have a chance this year, and I am actually really enjoying the games which after a few years of misery is a godsend. I love the fact we are coming from under the radar also. Did anyone read the BBC sport RL headline - I loved it

I believe we have a real chance of a final this year and I'm certain we would be mentally as well as physically stronger in a final than we were in 2008 or 2013.

The Cup QF is our biggest game for three years and I hope as many people get there as possible. Staying at home and watching on TV should not be an option if you are able to get there.

In the league, we need to be wary of Rovers who have nothing to lose next week. The Saints game the week after is massive too given their position in the league.

Did You know, there was Rugby League prior to 1996

It's a great position to be in , I think we've got a great chance in both comps this year .

My team's f****d this year, would be happy to see FC win summat. Would really strengthen the game were you to stick around in the mix for a few seasons.

Tbh, not thinking any further than the next game and that's how it should be, for fans and especially so for the players.
For the fans it's fantastic that we currently playing some great rugby but as alluded upthread we still have plenty of work to do in certain areas.
we've being in this position before quite a few times and come away with nowt come season end, just seems like we are setting ourselves up for a fall.

Do I believe, I believe we have a chance to win in every game we play, every season since I started coming as a 9 year old. Of course I never expect to win every game but it's that expectation of the upset/surprise win when you have an injury strewn team or a bunch of lads that aren't as individuals superstars but play for the pride, play for themselves and each other to their best ability. that's what puts a smile on fans faces.
One game at a time and keep our feet on the ground.

As for the Leicester City comparison, in a short snapshot from 2seasons ago maybe there are some similarities but we should never have being there in the first place.
However we've won the competition before whether you call it the league leaders/1st Division champions or the grand final play offs/premiership/championship, we've won it all ways under both formats, in fact we've won it more under the current system than the straight top of the league system.

we could be going into the warrington game on the back of a 6 match winning streak in the league. rovers, widnes and saints are games we should be getting the points in. win the warrington game as well and we should be clear at the top with 5 games left. if that scenario pans out i'll start believing we can win the league

Oh we have come far aint we!! Saints are gimmie these days ha

Now, I'm a cynical old so-and-so and 40 years of following the club have made me sceptical of over-reacting to a sudden burst of good form. However, even this cynical 50-something so-and-so is increasingly finding it difficult to keep a lid on my increasing excitement as 2016 unfolds.

We look strong and powerful, both physically and mentally, the team spirit is the best it's been in years and the players clearly believe in themselves, individually and as a collective team (witness the last twenty minutes last night).

There is every reason to believe that something special may be about to happen. However (and here comes that warning voice in my head) I've been here before too many times and have seen too many hopes, dreams and aspirations disappear over the course of the last thirty years to be able to fully believe 100%.

We had a similar run to this current one at about this time (post Easter) three years ago and by the end of that season we'd suffered humiliating defeats at Wembley and Huddersfield and despair had set in once more. That scenario has to be qualified by the observation that the current squad is unquestionably better than the 2013 vintage.

So, to answer the original question; do I believe?, well this cynical 50-something so-and-so hasn't been able to fully believe 100% since Wembley 1983 (some scars can run very deep when supporting a team!), but even I can feel a palpable sense of rising excitement within the ranks of the faithful.

Do I Believe? Well let's just say that I'm getting there with each passing week (especially these past seven days) and if I'm starting to think along those lines then everybody else must surely be.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to start a week of feverish praying that this feeling continues until at least the end of the month (and hopefully all the way into October).

Yours Faithfully,
A Cynical 50-something so-and-so.

I last believed in 2006, in that every match we played as the season went on I became confident we'd win.

I am starting to feel the same now. I'm starting to believe once more. And it feels bloody great.

Thank you Lee Radford and your band of brothers.

I believe we are on the brink of something special. More importantly, I think the players also believe.

Chunk some cash on it. I saw your bookie the othehr day and he said he'd been going through a lean period

You must be gutted this season isn't going as you'd hoped.

Is that it, is that the best you can do?
I feel sorry for you if all you can come up with is a sad little poke because I don't agree with everything others say.
Care to read my posts and I've backed LR (this season) for the most part even after what happened at Widnes. Have I still being critical of the errors he's made, yes, absolutely, I've also given praise for his improvements. Have I being critical of players whom haven't cut the mustard..yes, just as others do and also given praise to those players that have improved..as others do.
This is a forum for discussion and even when we've being doing well we can still highlight things we can do better and when things go wrong.
Jesus you can't even be happy when we play fantastic rugby...I pity you.