Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:10 pm  

Well done London, and Danny Ward!
Toronto are a typical Paul Rowley team, the the guy has no idea how to pace a season, Toronto have been poor throughout the 8s,similar to Leigh a few years ago.

Mind you, both teams would need at least 10 new players to avoid relegation next season.

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:37 pm  

Great win for London. Good to have them back in super League again. Its a shame the Toronto couldn't come up, as their investment and rise has been one of the few good news stories about RL in recent times. Hopefully another season in the championship will prove their mettle and they can make it next season and be stronger for it.

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:54 pm  

Toronto will go the same way as Crusaders did.
That "pitch" is a joke.
As for London i hope they have a better ground lined up the 2nd tier RU club Ealing.

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:45 am  

Toronto, or as SKY said last night Torono to second T is silent, just like their performance. Expect them to fold next season after failing to BUY there way into Super League. I think Wigan, St Helens & Warrington chairman will be crying in their beer now that have lost a free trip to Canada next year.

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:44 am  

I found myself cheering for London and chuffed they’re back in SL, Ive said before I really want to like Toronto but because of a somewhat misplaced arrogance and their style of play I just cant seem to warm to them. How bad is mcrone, horrible player.

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:29 am  

Was it McRone that was binned/sent off in the challenge cup game against Wire last year? Had a mare, what that chip over was all about is lost on me...

Toronto= Leigh circa 2013. I hope they come up (mainly cos I fancy a trip to Canada...) but couldn't help but be over the moon for Danny Ward listening to the post match interviews. They were brilliant last night and fully deserved the win.

Any idea if Trailfinders is up to scratch for SL?

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:00 am  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

Well done London, and Danny Ward!
Toronto are a typical Paul Rowley team, the the guy has no idea how to pace a season, Toronto have been poor throughout the 8s,similar to Leigh a few years ago.

Mind you, both teams would need at least 10 new players to avoid relegation next season.

And the conundrum being where at this stage do those 10 players of suitable quality come from - doubt they've even planned much for this as I'm not sure they expected to be in this position

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:16 am  

expect Toronto to go backwards next season, All the investment has not paid off, if they do not make the top 5 next year the will miss out on the play-off for promotion

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:44 am  

Homer Simpson wrote:

expect Toronto to go backwards next season, All the investment has not paid off, if they do not make the top 5 next year the will miss out on the play-off for promotion

According to them earlier in the season, promotion this year was not a critical part of the plans due to the long term strategy - be interesting to see how the next few months unfold

Re: 2018 | Middle 8s : Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:45 am  

ColD wrote:

And the conundrum being where at this stage do those 10 players of suitable quality come from

Widnes? Isn't that what happens with P&R?