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It's been a troubled and disappointing season - but frankly not that disappointing. Rubbing shoulders with Hull, Bradford and Salford; I wanted better, even expected it, but 10 wins from 22 league games isn't awful for a mid-sized SL club. It's worrying that we don't seem able to trouble the top teams - things have gone a bit stale and changes need to be made, but cutting too deep would be as bad as doing nothing, IMO.
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Joined: Mar 22 2009 Posts: 2397 Location: East Hull
tonylRobin wrote:looks like its time to bring the kids in then, Cox and Sheriff could play this weekend, weve nothing to lose now so may aswell give them a shot.
Once again were does this "we've got nothing to lose now" come from?
Weve got a good shot at playoff rugby which will inject much needed cash into the club. IMO we have got loads to lose!
[quote="Adeybull"] so the panel took the same view as your excellent assessment.[/quote]
Joined: Sep 18 2005 Posts: 8742 Location: 2017 City of Culture
very red robin wrote:Once again were does this "we've got nothing to lose now" come from?
Weve got a good shot at playoff rugby which will inject much needed cash into the club. IMO we have got loads to lose!
Do you know how much a brief (away from home) appearance in the play offs brings to the club? I would suggest it will cost the club more to fund a second trip to Perpignan than they would get from being in the top 8 for 1 game.
Joined: Sep 01 2006 Posts: 5139 Location: Wall Street
SirStan wrote:Do you know how much a brief (away from home) appearance in the play offs brings to the club? I would suggest it will cost the club more to fund a second trip to Perpignan than they would get from being in the top 8 for 1 game.
The players have everything to lose by not making the play-offs.
No top 8 = no prize money = no end of season bonuses.
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Joined: Jan 15 2007 Posts: 11924 Location: Secret Hill Top Lair. V.2
Gordon Gekko wrote:The players have everything to lose by not making the play-offs.
No top 8 = no prize money = no end of season bonuses.
If their bonuses are anything more than a packet of smoky bacon Frazzles, we've been robbed.
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Joined: Oct 15 2008 Posts: 1944 Location: east hull
very red robin wrote:Once again were does this "we've got nothing to lose now" come from?
Weve got a good shot at playoff rugby which will inject much needed cash into the club. IMO we have got loads to lose!
what i mean is, were down to the bare bones in some positions, ie F/B and wing so have to give Sheriff and Latus a go, we have to play them, so therefore we have nothing to lose,
Joined: Mar 22 2009 Posts: 2397 Location: East Hull
tonylRobin wrote:what i mean is, were down to the bare bones in some positions, ie F/B and wing so have to give Sheriff and Latus a go, we have to play them, so therefore we have nothing to lose,
Not big enough, simple as - its ok saying they need experience at top level but top level rugby when your not ready for it can be just as bad.
He should of been loaned out to york for the 2011 season
[quote="Adeybull"] so the panel took the same view as your excellent assessment.[/quote]
Joined: Feb 28 2008 Posts: 420 Location: weallhatehull
After Neil Hudgell's comments about wanting to see the youngsters get more game time it makes me wonder who is picking the team now after this weeks developments. Just hope to God Matt Cook gets a chance now if Jordan Cox can.
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