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on: October 25, 2024, 02:49:54 PM
This weekends fixtures throw up some interesting fixtures which will be tough to call.

Alnwick v Huddersfield

Alnwick are in need of a win to get their season up and running. But this won’t be their week in my view. Huddersfield have found their feet and building some momentum. So away win here.

Blaydon v Heath

Ordinarily this would be a very tough one to call. But I am told Heath had more than their share of the luck to get past York last week.
Blaydon scrum were poor against York but their line out was very good. So I think referee will decide this. If he lets Heath dominate the scrum with their well versed dark arts, then Johnson probably have enough ball and field position to sneak an away win. If not, then Blaydon’s expansive game will see them home. Close home win for me.

Cleck v Driffield

Cleck at home are a different animal to when on the road.
Driff can take anyone close and I am sure they will take Cleck all the way, but I can’t see past a very close home win here.

Scunny v Sandal

Scunny seem untouchable at the moment and on their home turf, I can’t see anything other than a tough day for Sandal.
Sandal may turn up and it would be good to see them stay in it. But home win all day.

Selby v PP

Selby are finding out just how hard it is to survive in this league.  They have to win games against teams around them, particularly at home.
PP took a hammering last week and will be hoping to bounce back tomorrow. But I can’t see anything other than a 5 point home win for the tiny minster men here.

York v Ilkley

Yorks performance last week at Heath, left a lot of  the Yorks traveling support wondering how they lost. Signs of York regaining there mojo?
Ilkley had an impressive home win over the indifferent Selby so will arrive at Clifton Park confident that they can build on their win.
I think it will be a close game until half time, but surely York will ignite sooner than later and then capitalize?
5 point home win  for me
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Reply #1 on: October 26, 2024, 08:54:37 AM
Alnwick v Huddersfield - comfortable away win.

Blaydon v Heath - uncomfortable home win.

Cleckheaton v Driffield - see above

Scunthorpe v Sandal - Scunny to squeak home.

Selby v Percy Park - never say die Selby to get a point or two, but lose.

York v Ilkley - agree with DAA I’m afraid. Hope the lunch is ok before that hike to the pitch !


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Reply #2 on: October 26, 2024, 10:06:53 AM
Huddersfield - win.

Blaydon - win

Driffield - win

Sandal - win

Selby - win

Ilkley - win


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Reply #3 on: October 26, 2024, 10:54:52 AM
Alnwick v Huddersfield - comfortable away win.

Blaydon v Heath - uncomfortable home win.

Cleckheaton v Driffield - see above

Scunthorpe v Sandal - Scunny to squeak home.

Selby v Percy Park - never say die Selby to get a point or two, but lose.

York v Ilkley - agree with DAA I’m afraid. Hope the lunch is ok before that hike to the pitch !
Bring your binoculars PS and you will be able to watch from the  beautiful cricket Pavilions balcony!
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Reply #4 on: October 26, 2024, 08:16:26 PM
Huddersfield - win.

Blaydon - win

Driffield - win

Sandal - win

Selby - win

Ilkley - win
congrats upfront that has to be the most Sxxx effort at predictions I have ever seen!!
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Reply #5 on: October 27, 2024, 07:14:36 AM
Huddersfield - win.

Blaydon - win

Driffield - win

Sandal - win

Selby - win

Ilkley - win
congrats upfront that has to be the most Sxxx effort at predictions I have ever seen!!

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Reply #6 on: October 27, 2024, 09:56:42 AM
Huddersfield - win.

Blaydon - win

Driffield - win

Sandal - win

Selby - win

Ilkley - win
congrats upfront that has to be the most Sxxx effort at predictions I have ever seen!!

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your welcome 😂
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Reply #7 on: October 27, 2024, 09:58:18 AM
Where’s Differ lad?
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Reply #8 on: October 27, 2024, 10:15:16 AM
York made hard work of getting past Ilkley yesterday.
York should have been out of sight by half time, but squandered a number of well crafted chances.
York Turning around 17-7 up  at half time.
Ilkley had their best period of the game after the restart and had they kicked a very kickable penalty after a period of pressure the outcome would likely be a much closer and more tense affair.
York eased their way back into the game and started to dominate possession and field position culminating in two more well worked tries.
This game had flashes of  the York flair that served them well last season. So a 7 out of 10 for me.
After the break York have three   fairly tough fixtures. Against a resurgent PP away and then the top two Sandal at Clifton Park and Scunny away. So I think November will probably define Yorks season in the league.
PS PS I did look for you on the cricket pavilions balcony but missed you. Did you go home early?
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Reply #9 on: October 27, 2024, 10:38:43 AM
Where’s Differ lad?

Apologies been quiet, also didn’t post after last weekends victory.

Cleckheaton were quick to punish Driffields defence. Any half tackles or allowing Cleck to get their hands free and they were in behind. Best I’ve seen Cleckheaton attack, they were clinical with opportunities and punished Driffield in the wider channels. Hainsworth is an outstanding player and key to Clecks attack.

Driffield left it late to mount any meaningful attack and a couple of late try’s to make to scoreline look alittle more respectable and gain a try bonus point.

Lots of improvements needed by the Woldsmen if they are to get a result against Huddersfield up next and then a tough trip to Alnwick.


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Reply #10 on: October 27, 2024, 02:20:24 PM
York made hard work of getting past Ilkley yesterday.
York should have been out of sight by half time, but squandered a number of well crafted chances.
York Turning around 17-7 up  at half time.
Ilkley had their best period of the game after the restart and had they kicked a very kickable penalty after a period of pressure the outcome would likely be a much closer and more tense affair.
York eased their way back into the game and started to dominate possession and field position culminating in two more well worked tries.
This game had flashes of  the York flair that served them well last season. So a 7 out of 10 for me.
After the break York have three   fairly tough fixtures. Against a resurgent PP away and then the top two Sandal at Clifton Park and Scunny away. So I think November will probably define Yorks season in the league.
PS PS I did look for you on the cricket pavilions balcony but missed you. Did you go home early?

I was a lunch guest. Sat in the stand during tre game and then went back upstairs. Nice pint up there !