can some fans not see that teams have peaks and troughs... we have had out peak a few years ago with the lls and play offs, top 4 finishes... we peaked with a settled squad and not many injuries in that time... players move on and coaches etc.. teams change... thats what has happened to our team last few years and been compounded by injuries... we have come through it slowly and building towards that peak again.. may take another 2/3 years but this season has been a step back in the right direction...next season we can aim for top 6 and if we have luck with injuries will be back in the top 4.
castleford have been building for few years now, we have been ahead of them when we were at our peak but not its their turn, their team and built up over the years and certianly had luck with injuries.. look at wigan, they are struggling, warrington, catalans... happens to them all.. hopefully we are coming out of our downturn not and building again, stick with them!
you cant keep every player together for 20 years!! teams change, nature of the beast