Agreed, in a week of such discontent (albeit after 1 round) and players clearly not performing, Noble is giving them all a chance to make amends and repay his faith. I hope he knows what he is doing.

Whatever happens it will be Mathers fault!!

I have prepared some other excuses:





O'Loughlin is a rubbish captain



Phil Bailey is overpaid



Cameron Phelps



We need Micky Higham



McCain should be president



The Easter bunny doesn't exist



etc etc

From that 19, I suspect it'll be:



Roberts

Phelps, Goulding, Carmont, Richards

Smith, Leuluai

Fielden, Riddell, Feka

Hock, Bailey

O'Loughlin



Coley, Hansen, J.Tomkins, O'Carroll

I agree Alex.

Layoff, that's mine!

McIllorum has to be included, the rejig mid game is insane.

All excuses available for general use, free of charge

Then get this one in now:



If Manu plays, our 3 (sometimes 2!) and hold defence is going to be smashed to pieces!

I thought he would bite the bullet and make a change or two. The select on form promise lasted what? until the fans forum finished





The right side defence will be very interesting v Hull.



Taxi for Noble



At least Mrs Noble will forgive him

I dont changing everything round after 1 game is the answer, last week wat the start we needed but equally we need to get momentum and a consistant side out each week. Too many people pressing the panic button after just 80 minutes of RL.



We'll see how we go friday, the players know what they need to do. Im sure they are the first to admit it.

First of all lets see what the team is.

I expect McIlorum will be on the bench.



I do share your concerns for the right hand side defence. After watching the Superleague highlights that Alex posted, the early problems appeared to stem from Tim Smiths positioning. When O'Loughlin moved to stand off things got better.



IMO if we play TnT at 6 and 7 then Locky or Bailey will have to shore that right hand side up.



Noble is very loyal to his players, once you're in he tends to stick by you.



Fault or strength?



We'll see.