Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 1:32 pm  

Just for those of us who like to gloat in private, while feeling charitable towards our near neighbours, take a glimpse at the Rhino's Gaz H falling on his sword, while defending his boy... https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2019/05/12/ ... herington/

Just for those of us who like to gloat in private, while feeling charitable towards our near neighbours, take a glimpse at the Rhino's Gaz H falling on his sword, while defending his boy... https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2019/05/12/ ... herington/

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 4:44 pm  

What else can GH say at this point?
They'll survive in SL thanks to London being so poor (seriously, where have they spent their central funding?!) but the squad is just not good enough for anything above a 7th or 6th place finish at best, so it could take a while before they are back challenging for silverware.

The transition from the golden generation was always going to be tough, but to say that they've made some poor decisions along the way would be an understatement.

[Bullseye]

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 5:10 pm  

That transition was always going to be difficult. It was the same for us after 2005.

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 5:32 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

That transition was always going to be difficult. It was the same for us after 2005.

Yes, it's likely to be a long old haul back to the top of superleague. Pity they'll likely miss the drop. I really do enjoy Leeds Bradford derbies above everything else!

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 5:41 pm  

I don't think they're anywhere close to the mess we got into though. They still have a good youth setup and strong financially. They've just made some bad recruitment and coaching appointments. Luckily they've got some good young players who with a few good signings will steady the ship. This year will be painful but they've got enough quality to stay up.

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 5:43 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

That transition was always going to be difficult. It was the same for us after 2005.

How many of our GF 2005 squad did we lose in the off season and early into the next though?

R Paul
Peacock
Radford
Reardon
Pryce
Parker

Fielden
Withers
Noble

Our squad dynamics changed rapidly, Leeds have had ample time to plan, their plans of keeping all until retirement seemingly has left them short of character.

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 6:38 pm  

Nice one guys. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Good luck in the rest of the competition!

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 7:36 pm  

They certainly appear to be financially sound, with well connected backers. That's something we've missed since Caisley's days. Makes the re-building process all the easier for them. Still, let's make the most of their plight, no matter how short lived!

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Sun May 12, 2019 9:51 pm  

DrFeelgood wrote:

If you head over to the Rhinos forum the inquest has begun in earnest. I neither support nor oppose this behaviour, but it is amusing seeing RagingBull doing a good job of winding the Leeds fans up, with quips such as:

"Imagine getting ripped apart by one of your OWN players"

I just couldnt resist!!

Re: Leeds - Challenge Cup : Mon May 13, 2019 4:05 am  

Congratulations on the win.

Honestly didn't give you guys a chance. This year is your first year back in the champ and you were always gunna find it a challenge to go up against the likes of Toronto, Widnes, Toulouse even York as well who you've had some belting games with. And on paper Leeds put out a very capable 17 with plenty of experience and pedigree, whilst they've been off colour this year they can still be very dangerous. But the old saying that the game ain't played on paper. Was nice to see a few old Cas boys who didn't get much game time do a solid job like Steve crossley and James green, but I'll always have a soft spot for Jake Webster who is a fantastic player to have in the championship as long as he's used sensibly and that seems to be how kear is using him, the old bull eh.