Another West Yorkshire night under the lights next Friday as we take on Batley Bulldogs at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium. Hopefully we can get a win and knock off another game from the ever-decreasing list.

Off to watch Fev-Batley today, and the consensus on the Batley forum is that there's not much hope.

Well, Batley were rather poor in the match v Featherstone. They perked up in the second half with three tries without reply but the damage was already done. Very clear to see that Shaun Ainscough isn't a full-back as his positional play wasn't up to scratch so I hope we can exploit that. Anyway, back to the Eagles who have a new face in the squad for this week's match. Former Hull KR forward Dave Petersen has signed a one month loan deal with the Eagles from Bradford. Article - sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/40231 EaglesTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Jpvr6o8O0

Well, Batley were rather poor in the match v Featherstone. They perked up in the second half with three tries without reply but the damage was already done. Very clear to see that Shaun Ainscough isn't a full-back as his positional play wasn't up to scratch so I hope we can exploit that. Anyway, back to the Eagles who have a new face in the squad for this week's match. Former Hull KR forward Dave Petersen has signed a one month loan deal with the Eagles from Bradford. Article - sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/40231 EaglesTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Jpvr6o8O0

I saw this information around 8 this morning.I was in both shock and (temporary) amnesia as I couldn't remember where I saw him play some years ago,before he went to Australia.

I can recall Hull KR fans stating Justin Morgan didn't give youth its head at the time and preferred to play his signings in preference to local youths.

He went to Workington on loan - ask their fans,they want(ed) him back.

But I cannot remember if it was either of those 2 clubs I saw him playing for.

He had long hair and was absolute quality.

Superb signing for the club.No surprise to see him be prepared to play in a development area - Oxford - recently.( Have boots - will travel )



My only immediate worry is keeping him.

Best talent to come out of Hull since the late Mick Ronson.



Be prepared to drive on Britains roads and/or crawl over broken glass to see him.

I am being as restrained as I can be.



That stated - don't mind him playing rubbish,in a winning team,if it helps Bradford decide to part with him.

I'm not worried to be honest. It's a one month loan deal which covers for the injury of Pat Walker so it's good we've got another high calibre player in the squad for the time being.

I follow the Intrust Super Cup with interest nowadays but last year, Petersen played for Mackay Cutters and did a shift or two out of dummy half so he brings utility value.

Its a one month loan deal,you have truly lost the plot...

Sheffield Eagles eye more signings - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7288341

Sheffield Eagles eye more signings - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7288341

Game 16 - Batley Bulldogs v Sheffield Eagles Preview - wp.me/p3JxPK-xQ

Game 16 - Batley Bulldogs v Sheffield Eagles Preview - wp.me/p3JxPK-xQ

As we approach the chance to complete our second 'double' in succession,an interview with a player who wants the opportunity to play

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There does seem to be a little disenchantment with John Kear at the moment,from the supporters,so hopefully we get off to a good start and add to the unrest and lack of confidence.

Mick Ronson

you obviously know your guitarists AC,for me Mick was one of a kind ,I bought his Album featuring his version of Love Me Tender ,and was hooked on him , a very sad loss to the music world.

Batley have signed Elliot Cosgrove, the centre who was formerly of Hunslet Hawks. He goes straight into the Bulldogs squad for Friday. Dave Petersen comes into the Eagles 19 in the place of Cory Aston.

Bulldogs squad - Reittie, Leatherbarrow, Hirst, Rowe, Bretherton, Scott, Blake, Leak, Gledhill, Hesketh, Chandler, Lillycrop, Mitchell, J. Brown, Day, Hey, Fozzard, A. Brown, Cosgrove

Eagles squad - Togagae, Turner, Yere, Smeaton, Worrincy, Brambani, Briggs, Thorpe, Carlile, Stringer, Knowles, Langley, Taulapapa, Straughier, Tonks, Davey, Davies, Petersen, Battye

Michael Woodhead is the referee for Friday's match.

Michael knows what is best for Sheffield Eagles - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7291378

Michael knows what is best for Sheffield Eagles - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7291378

Aston eyeing extended Sheffield stint for Bradford Bulls loose forward Petersen - www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... n/?ref=rss

Aston eyeing extended Sheffield stint for Bradford Bulls loose forward Petersen - www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... n/?ref=rss

Lots of moves this week Fev have signed a marque player - Paul Cooke

Strangely I thought that the photo of Peterson was a dead ringer for Ian Hunter if he added some shades and what a combination he and Ronson were........If only they'd got together earlier.
I wouldn't be surprised if Peterson joined you permanently. He's not had a look in at Bulls. I suspect he will be good and fired up to show it.

Mark Aston pre-Batley Bulldogs - https://audioboom.com/boos/3250371-the- ... ce=twitter

Mark Aston pre-Batley Bulldogs - https://audioboom.com/boos/3250371-the- ... ce=twitter

I'm looking forward to seeing him play. Tubbs usually knows a good player when he sees one, and he targeted him in pre-season, so hopefully he can get a good few games for us in the initial month. He adds to a back-row that's rather strong as it is.

Sheffield Eagles want to carry on where they left off - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7293224

Sheffield Eagles want to carry on where they left off - www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sp ... -1-7293224

I'm not sure about that. He didn't spot Ellery Hanley or Shaun Edwards in that all-time team he picked earlier this year.

Sheffield Power Through Against Batley - https://eaglehoop97.wordpress.com/2015/ ... st-batley/ I'm probably in danger of saying the same stuff I did on the Hunslet thread. Superb second half and I was impressed with Petersen and his ball playing skills. Easy to see he's had a stint at hooker in recent times. The slope was always going to be an advantage in the second half, Menzie's two tries in the latter stages of the first half were a bonus. Nice for John Davies to grab a score against his former employers too. Another game 'knocked off' as Tubbs would say.

Sheffield Power Through Against Batley - https://eaglehoop97.wordpress.com/2015/ ... st-batley/ I'm probably in danger of saying the same stuff I did on the Hunslet thread. Superb second half and I was impressed with Petersen and his ball playing skills. Easy to see he's had a stint at hooker in recent times. The slope was always going to be an advantage in the second half, Menzie's two tries in the latter stages of the first half were a bonus. Nice for John Davies to grab a score against his former employers too. Another game 'knocked off' as Tubbs would say.

I admire the same players as you!

In fairness to the choice of selection,it was limited to those Mark Aston has played alongside - so was mainly former Eagles players.

His half time pep talk has worked for the second game in succession and with finishing stronger in both games he seems to recognize a better standard of fitness levels.

Now we just need to hope he can get the players tuned-in for an afternoon k.o. on a Saturday - not something which happened at Blackpool.



That was the most vociferous I have heard our supporters all season.Impressed



#Jointhejourney

Highlights have been uploaded - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqynqxzp9XQ

Highlights have been uploaded - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqynqxzp9XQ

Aye - but Shaun and Ellery played with him for GB.



Actually, I've picked a similar team myself and it's not as easy as you think. Choosing from a squad of, effectively, four or five hundred can leave you spoilt for choice.

True haha. He probably wanted to get the team picked, and get it all over and done with!

Mark Aston post-match Batley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK8MUJPXeFk One or two players may go out on loan in the next week or so according to Tubbs. Would be nice to see some of the younger prospects such as Connor Scott and Greg Burns get some game-time at a League 1 club, maybe Loto Tagaloa too.

Mark Aston post-match Batley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK8MUJPXeFk One or two players may go out on loan in the next week or so according to Tubbs. Would be nice to see some of the younger prospects such as Connor Scott and Greg Burns get some game-time at a League 1 club, maybe Loto Tagaloa too.