So, seven league games now played, which is a quarter of the way through the season. How are we all feeling? For me, it has been disappointing and I feel we have regressed a bit from last season rather than kicked on. Recruitment has been weak, Vegas was every bit as damaging as I feared it would be, and the subsequent home loss to Wakey was probably the most typically Wire moment of the year so far. Our two wins against Saints and the comeback victory over Leeds created a bit of feelgood factor, but the truth is we were still far from convincing. We can maybe point to the Vegas trip and injuries as mitigating factors, and of course we are still in the cup, and you feel we have enough talent to beat anyone on our day. But too often it's not our day. There's still a long way to go, but it feels to me like Leigh this week is a huge game. Win and we are back in the mix. Lose and I will start fearing that we might not even make the top six.

Although I saw signs perhaps more in hope than expectation that we were getting our act together following a few tight wins it's hard to argue with any of the above posts re current form, attitude, and recruitment. 


Before we go all Redvee, we might consider that we got Yates earlier than expected, so had the benefit of his services last season ahead of schedule, where he might have made this year's squad look better as a comparative. We have also benefitted from Salford's demise with the addition of Sneyd, so whilst it might be 'good business' and one I welcome, it's hard for the Club to take the full credit where planning is concerned, although it's not unusual for club's to leave a little in the tank to fill a hole or two as the season pans out.


Perhaps I'm just getting (more) grumpy in my old age but if last year was an 8 this year feels like a 6 as it stands        

Oh dear lord. Ratchford in the halves again?  We will look even worse in attack than normal.

Is King still injured or not making the side for other reasons?

Long term injury I've heard from several people today

Well that's the season done in for certain and the stock excuse provided.


Who is next man up? 

Rumours that it may be quite a bit longer than 1 week missing for Williams #we?reknackered