One thing it will do for the reserve players is give them some valuable experience, and not only that some amazing self belief.

Can you imagine how any of the boys will feel this morning?

Yes they lost but they were playing against players who they'd have been watching win challenge cup after challenge cup then suddenly they're up against them on the park.

The important thing is they now know they can complete, they know that playing as a team is what gets them there and doing all the things that the coaching team tells them will bring them success.

unlucky last night fellas

Im STILL smiling this morning, a team of so called `stars` humbled by a team given absolutely NO HOPE before kick off came within a wisker or should that be Hodgsons fingertips of coming away with an almighty upset at the Knowsley rd dump , onwards and upwards boys.

As an aside did any o e spot PB and co on Sky?

Well done last night, great display from your young 'uns.
Good luck next week, enjoy the weekend I honestly believe you deserve it.

Some very impressive kids you've got there shudds and very unlucky I must say against a tired looking Saints team.

Despite all past reprucutions, all the best at Wembley next Saturday.

yep, saw most of the idiots !!

Yes, crucial that in the end! but i thought about this and in the end and i came to the conclusion that its harder to make a break than pass in RL!
Great debuts lads and a well done to the regulars who also stood up well and shoulded the youngsters so they could come into and play the game so well.

also a big whoop whoop to the far-town faithful who kept the faith!!

& as the old song goes Que sara sara ............

Did my new cap look good? TO ME

didn't see you pal - were you with the 'under 40's' ??

TO YOU .......