[Hillsborough Lad]

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:27 pm  

CountyDurhamCougar wrote:

'South Yorkshire'? A county? Nay, the county is called Yorkshire and you fellas, both Donny and Sheffield, are in the West Riding.
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'South Yorkshire' isn't even as old as me!

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Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:19 pm  

No comments about the match from the Sheffield angle.

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:28 pm  

weighman wrote:

No comments about the match from the Sheffield angle.

Cmon ESO lets have your views , have you tied and gagged Griff .What about Menzies injury news ?

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:07 pm  

I'll never hide away - just been busy today!

I thought the first 40 was as well as we have played all season. However, I've watched the Eagles all my life and I have never seen a Sheffield team capitulate like that. Not one to slate players but it was a little embarrassing. Full credit to Doncaster, they took us to the sword and fully deserved their victory. Paul Cooke was outstanding. I spoke with him afterwards and he seems to really be enjoying himself at Doncaster.

That's my match report you've read in the League Express Charlie and yes, Tubby said after the game that Menzie will be out for the season. It's a huge blow, obviously, 46 tries are not easily replaceable. We have ten injuries currently, including Michael Knowles who is instrumental to us, plus two of our three hookers. No doubt that is not helping but the players that were out there are better than they showed in the second half, no doubt about that.

Another big win for Castleford today against a really good side in Warrington. I have a horrible feeling we'll be on the wrong end of a hiding next weekend but we can go there with nothing to lose and play with a bit of freedom. Who knows, if we put on a good show and score a few tries it might be the distraction we need to get some confidence back and take it into the league.

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:17 am  

E.S.O wrote:

I'll never hide away - just been busy today!

I thought the first 40 was as well as we have played all season. However, I've watched the Eagles all my life and I have never seen a Sheffield team capitulate like that. Not one to slate players but it was a little embarrassing. Full credit to Doncaster, they took us to the sword and fully deserved their victory. Paul Cooke was outstanding. I spoke with him afterwards and he seems to really be enjoying himself at Doncaster.

That's my match report you've read in the League Express Charlie and yes, Tubby said after the game that Menzie will be out for the season. It's a huge blow, obviously, 46 tries are not easily replaceable. We have ten injuries currently, including Michael Knowles who is instrumental to us, plus two of our three hookers. No doubt that is not helping but the players that were out there are better than they showed in the second half, no doubt about that.

Another big win for Castleford today against a really good side in Warrington. I have a horrible feeling we'll be on the wrong end of a hiding next weekend but we can go there with nothing to lose and play with a bit of freedom. Who knows, if we put on a good show and score a few tries it might be the distraction we need to get some confidence back and take it into the league.

Thank you for your views ,I agree about Menzie and also Knowles , it happened to us last season when we lost Riddy and Brierley for a while , nobody wants to beat a weakened Sheffield team , but it does make life easier to play you without the said players .

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:49 pm  

weighman wrote:

No comments about the match from the Sheffield angle.

Well, I posted one yesterday, but it seems to have disappeared into cyberspace.

I blame ESO.

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:44 am  

griff1998 wrote:

You've a bit of a cheek.

All that land in the Occupied Territories south of the Tees, surrounded by blue and yellow signs.

"Land of the Prince Bishops" indeed.

As a West Riding lad exiled up here I am in full agreement with you. I would have those signs removed ASAP if I could. The County Durham I live in starts at the Tees and ends at the Tyne.

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:31 am  

CountyDurhamCougar wrote:

As a West Riding lad exiled up here I am in full agreement with you. I would have those signs removed ASAP if I could. The County Durham I live in starts at the Tees and ends at the Tyne.

Can't argue with that.

Re: Official Match Thread - Eagles v Doncaster : Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:35 pm  

griff1998 wrote:

Well, I posted one yesterday, but it seems to have disappeared into cyberspace.

I blame ESO.

Not guilty.