TOMCAT wrote:Granted but not much of a one after 23 rounds of preceding competition.
As to Leighs performance in the mid 8's you were indeed "poo", the mystery to me is why? How did a club that performed so well in the regular season, lose the plot at the business end? Did you have an injury crisis? discord in camp? From my detached view point I couldn't believe the way your season fizzled out with a whimper. I though you were nailed on for promotion.
As has been said we did have players playing needing operations however it's more than that in my opinion. For 2 years we swept away all before us only losing 2 games in 2 years. Then all of a sudden we'd lost 3 on the bounce, against Hull KR we should have had won at half time, whupped by Salford we might have targeted for a win and by 1 point against Wakefield, coupled with Bradford's Salford win in 3 weeks we'd gone from top of the world to having it all to do for the first time in 2 years. Could tell the players were physically AND MENTALY drained. Hopefully they'll have learnt from the experience and the introduction of more experienced players will mean we'll be ready this year.
[Edit] Or at least that's what went wrong in the 2nd half of the Qualifiers. Against SL teams I don't think we appreciated how important momentum was. If a Championship team scores against you it's no big deal, if a SL team scores they'll keep you pinned down the pitch & score again & go on a roll. Again hopefully we'll have learnt that & the experienced players brought in will help.
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Mr Jagger wrote:Here's one for you Leighers,my local Turf Accountant ,has Mr Chase at 3-1 not to complete the season,what say you Tripster, worth a couple of shillings?
Can you ask what price he is to be a Leyther at the end of the season then please?
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Lowton_Sparrow wrote:As has been said we did have players playing needing operations however it's more than that in my opinion. For 2 years we swept away all before us only losing 2 games in 2 years. Then all of a sudden we'd lost 3 on the bounce, against Hull KR we should have had won at half time, whupped by Salford we might have targeted for a win and by 1 point against Wakefield, coupled with Bradford's Salford win in 3 weeks we'd gone from top of the world to having it all to do for the first time in 2 years. Could tell the players were physically AND MENTALY drained. Hopefully they'll have learnt from the experience and the introduction of more experienced players will mean we'll be ready this year.
[Edit] Or at least that's what went wrong in the 2nd half of the Qualifiers. Against SL teams I don't think we appreciated how important momentum was. If a Championship team scores against you it's no big deal, if a SL team scores they'll keep you pinned down the pitch & score again & go on a roll. Again hopefully we'll have learnt that & the experienced players brought in will help.
I think that is a pretty good summary of what happened LS.
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Lowton_Sparrow wrote:As has been said we did have players playing needing operations however it's more than that in my opinion. For 2 years we swept away all before us only losing 2 games in 2 years. Then all of a sudden we'd lost 3 on the bounce, against Hull KR we should have had won at half time, whupped by Salford we might have targeted for a win and by 1 point against Wakefield, coupled with Bradford's Salford win in 3 weeks we'd gone from top of the world to having it all to do for the first time in 2 years. Could tell the players were physically AND MENTALY drained. Hopefully they'll have learnt from the experience and the introduction of more experienced players will mean we'll be ready this year.
[Edit] Or at least that's what went wrong in the 2nd half of the Qualifiers. Against SL teams I don't think we appreciated how important momentum was. If a Championship team scores against you it's no big deal, if a SL team scores they'll keep you pinned down the pitch & score again & go on a roll. Again hopefully we'll have learnt that & the experienced players brought in will help.
A very interesting analysis and one that makes sense. Hopefully the old saying that "you have to lose one to win one" will hold good for you this season
TOMCAT wrote:A very interesting analysis and one that makes sense. Hopefully the old saying that "you have to lose one to win one" will hold good for you this season
Has anyone read Gareth Hocks reason why we were cr@p in the middle 8's.I think he is 99% correct.
Mr Jagger wrote:Here's one for you Leighers,my local Turf Accountant ,has Mr Chase at 3-1 not to complete the season,what say you Tripster, worth a couple of shillings?
Can you ask what price he is to be a Leyther at the end of the season then please?
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newshy38 wrote:Has anyone read Gareth Hocks reason why we were cr@p in the middle 8's.I think he is 99% correct.
Now that sounds like a sneaky plug for the book if ever I heard one, or maybe I'm just being cynical Reminds me of the MarioRugby contribution on SS "Gaz Hock almost joined Leeds!"
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Now that sounds like a sneaky plug for the book if ever I heard one, or maybe I'm just being cynical 
Reminds me of the MarioRugby contribution on SS "Gaz Hock almost joined Leeds!"
