But I believe that's exactly what happened. As you say, we shouldn't be falling for it and Radders needs to ensure that they play to our gameplan and not the oppositions.

Couldn't agree more. We'll struggle on Thursday IMO and anything other than a decisive loss will be a tough ask.

The Catalan game really was a disaster on all fronts.

Ignoring how the opposition play will lead to greater problems. Of course we should be setting the agenda but nullifying the opposition is part of that process and some adjustments for each team makes sense.

"Anything other than a decisive loss." I had to double check the poster, I thought it was Mrs. B talking.

Its going to be difficult. No Ellis or Watts, and I guess Taylor is 50/50 at this point, but we still have plenty of quality on show, and Hudds will be without a couple of important players too. We just need to shuffle things about a little, tweak our style (Kelly being back helps), and we should have enough to win.

IF we are to challenge for anything then Radfords use of the less established players in all (or the majority) of the friendlies needs to pay off. Have faith folks!