Quote ="Pickering Red"With the exception of the last 15 minutes at Wakefield, our performances this year have at least been positive ones even in defeat and that is reason alone to put a smile on all our collective faces - fans, players and coaches alike.
Yes, we still have issues in defence and we still have brain farts with needless penalties and forcing plays but encouragingly the team now has the vital ingredients of confidence and self belief which all good and successful teams need to sustain top level performances on a regular basis.
So much spin is put out by the club into the media. On the evidence of the season to date, there is only 5 team-specific goals and improvements so far that have come to fruition.
1. We have got off to better start than in recent years
2. We seem to be playing as a team with smiles on our faces and for each other (note how often our players rush in to high five and back slap)
3. We are improving in key areas week on week (e.g. game management, commitment and direct running) and really starting to gel
4. We have X Factor attacking pivots with creativity in attack and a much improved kicking game
5. We have better strength in depth in most areas and good competition for places
We are a long way from the finished article.
Finally, let's get rid of Bailey, sign a new but younger skilful prop (similar to Walker and Allgood) and a chunky back rower, improve our Defence and look forward to a top 8 finish.'"
Agree with all but getting rid of Bailey, If the club line is correct then at least let him shake of his injury, get in the side & show us how good he is.
