Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:19 pm  

John Gilbert Reds wrote:

This is Harris’ and the players biggest challenge. They have shown they’re capable of playing with such intensity and enthusiasm, so there is no reason why they can’t do that for 80 minutes. We could be a very dangerous team if they can master this.

Also, our home record is looking rather decent at the moment isn’t it? Was that 8 wins from 10, with those defeats coming from Leeds and Saints? Fortress AJ Bell.

Exactly that John, sneak a couple of wins away from home and were getting there! Crowds will come also.

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:22 pm  

The performance was good but not great. Lots of positives and a much improved defensive effort. A very pleasing aspect to witness was the was the positive body language and team spirit amongst the players. Personally I believe there is still a lot more improvement to come from this group if they can maintain this new found attitude and enthusiasm.

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:31 pm  

I thought you could see the class Locke has last night, the way he catches the all rather than trapping like many full backs do, he put in a one on one try saver in the first half that shows he is not all just about the attack.

Hood looks like he is an astute buy, added some real zip from dummy half and didn't look like he would be less effective in defense than Lee.

The team ethic struck me, took me back to Harrison when we finished 5th, all seemed to be playing for each other and the obvious improvement in reading each others plays is pleasing also.

It struck me last night that there can't be a bigger wing/centre partnership that BJB and Griffin or a speedier combination that Johnson/MCB (who's improved defense was there for all to see).

You beat what's in front of you but last night was a cracking performance all round and would have done for a much better team than Widnes.

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:52 pm  

I forgot, at one point Dobson made at least 10 yards with a touch finder and DIDN'T go long left with a kick off.

Heady stuff indeed.

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:13 pm  

Lunchtime at work: so can relax on here.

Many co-workers have stopped me to say that they knew I'd walk in with a smile: they looked out the score. What astounded me was the number who fitted in some (or all) of the televised game.

Stockport: about 3 RLfans in 300+ workers: yet we're making an impact. Suprising what a victory can do (if built on).

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:13 pm  

Makes me laugh when people cry out that we should change how we kick off games! Really? It's just a restart of the game and depending and what footed the kicker is, is what direction game will be restarted from. What do people want? Lets try catch them out with a short kick then moan if we don't retreive the ball and lose field territory. Every team will restart in the same direction if same kicker is on the ball, don't know why people cry for anything different. Very shallow knowledge of rugby game if you ask me.

I wasn't in the south last night but how waa Dobson being treated? Shown his class with his kicking game for me, can see him only improving. Such a shame he was being booed against Wakefield and chanting for his replacement.

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:14 pm  

Hillbilly_Red wrote:

Stockport: about 3 RLfans in 300+ workers.

I thought it was just me! Where are the others?

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:28 pm  

PTB speed was immense last night best Ive seen from us in a long time. Thought the whole team played well, no special mentions needed they all did really well. I was a bit worried when I saw no Sau and Walne before the game but I thought we defended well. What should we be targeting from the next three games - I think we start with our strongest 17 against Huddersfield, change and freshen it up for Wigan and then go for it against Leeds again?

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:40 pm  

opposite the Town Hall
yes the old hospital

Re: Widnes Review : Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:37 pm  

builditandtheycome wrote:

I wasn't in the south last night but how waa Dobson being treated? Shown his class with his kicking game for me, can see him only improving. Such a shame he was being booed against Wakefield and chanting for his replacement.

There was no booing or "Theo" chanting that I can remember. Whether that lasts after his ban has run out is another question. South stand was relatively quiet last night too, it appears to be getting more and more 'cliquey' (no idea if that's spelt correctly).