We are 9th, yes 9th, in the premier League

[Half Horse]

I'm having trouble coming to terms with the criticism on this board and in our stadium of our team and its achievements.

Half way through the season we're just above mid table with 26 points - another 14 points will almost certainly see us playing in this league again next season.

What do people expect? At the start of the season would any one of us have been unhapppy with finishing 17th? No, of course not, so why whinge when we get beaten by proven Premiership sides (who have spent plenty of dosh) like Blackburn and Everton.

Why get after Seol when he's playing out of position against top class defenders?

Why moan about Hunt who, for all his short-comings, gives 100% each game?

Lita is 21 years old and we expect him to perform like a seasoned premier player - give him a couple of years and he might but if we undermine his confidence he won't.

Shorey and Murty haven't been at their best in the last couple of games but will they respond to our boos or our encouragement? I know what I would respond to.

Sonko and Ingermarrson didn't have their best games yesterday but they, along with Marcus, have been the rocks on which our success has been built.

Some of you, like me, may have been at Elm Park to see the likes of Southport, Workington and Barrow and enjoyed one of our greatest nights when beating WBA in the league cup. Yes, that's same WBA who are 7th in the Championship while we are 9th in the Premiership.

This is the greatest era in the history of RFC and a time to be enjoyed. For me survival is everything and talk of Europe is simply nonsense.

This is our time but don't expect too much.

[AthleticoSpizz]

preaching to the converted mate



Loving every minute of it....but sadly, cannot see the finances stretching to another ST next season.

[Chaney]

I think its because alot of people still live in fear that we could still chuck it all away after such a fantastic first start to the campagne, in reality there is only one relagation place still to be played for, and with the new sky deal worth a cool 40m and the stadium extension we have so much to lose if it all goes tits up now.

[londinium]

I'm having trouble coming to terms with the criticism on this board and in our stadium of our team and its achievements.

Half way through the season we're just above mid table with 26 points - another 14 points will almost certainly see us playing in this league again next season.

What do people expect? At the start of the season would any one of us have been unhapppy with finishing 17th? No, of course not, so why whinge when we get beaten by proven Premiership sides (who have spent plenty of dosh) like Blackburn and Everton.

Why get after Seol when he's playing out of position against top class defenders?

Why moan about Hunt who, for all his short-comings, gives 100% each game?

Lita is 21 years old and we expect him to perform like a seasoned premier player - give him a couple of years and he might but if we undermine his confidence he won't.

Shorey and Murty haven't been at their best in the last couple of games but will they respond to our boos or our encouragement? I know what I would respond to.

Sonko and Ingermarrson didn't have their best games yesterday but they, along with Marcus, have been the rocks on which our success has been built.

Some of you, like me, may have been at Elm Park to see the likes of Southport, Workington and Barrow and enjoyed one of our greatest nights when beating WBA in the league cup. Yes, that's same WBA who are 7th in the Championship while we are 9th in the Premiership.

This is the greatest era in the history of RFC and a time to be enjoyed. For me survival is everything and talk of Europe is simply nonsense.

This is our time but don't expect too much.

If there is a post of the year award it would be all yours.

It is refreshing to see that someone else that posts on here has things in total perspective and does not spout complete and utter rubbish after a run of a few winless games

[zac naloen]

Oh bloody hell.

When will people understand.

The team are doing well, everyone knows this.

But should this save anyone from criticism when they oxf*rd it up?


If Stephen Hawkins was to write a thesis that turned out to be utter balls do you expect people to roll over and accept it because so far he's been reliable?

No, you would expect people to say "... Hang on a minute.. You're better than this!"

How people express this is entirely down to them, but everyone is allowed their own opinions right or wrong.

[londinium]

Oh bloody hell.

When will people understand.

The team are doing well, everyone knows this.

But should this save anyone from criticism when they oxf*rd it up?


If Stephen Hawkins was to write a thesis that turned out to be utter balls do you expect people to roll over and accept it because so far he's been reliable?

No, you would expect people to say "... Hang on a minute.. You're better than this!"

How people express this is entirely down to them, but everyone is allowed their own opinions right or wrong.

I agree entirely...and also think you talk utter bollocks

[zac naloen]

I agree entirely...and also think you talk utter bollocks Laughing

This would be one of those opinions that is wrong.

[londinium]

I agree entirely...and also think you talk utter bollocks Laughing

This would be one of those opinions that is wrong.

Thats right....you are wrong

[zac naloen]

Thats right....you are wrong

[1960]

I's because of a series of poor results. We won't be 9th as we go into the West Ham game. Only a foolish romantic could see us get any points from Chelsea and Man Utd. We then start to get jittery and lose to a rejuvenated West Ham and it will be 1 point from 7 games and we will be well into the bottom half. From there on in we would be sratching about for points. If we can't beat a distinctly average Blackburn, an Everton who hadn't won an away game since August, a diabolically poor Watford, then who are we going to beat?

Don't get me wrong - I'm as keen as anyone to see us do well, but I can't accept the "everything's all right, we'll be OK" scenario. Improvements must be made, not necessarily with new players (though that would be nice), but in the performance of the present squad. They were playing great football in our run of four wins. They have to try to replicate that.

[Denver Royal]

Why moan about Hunt who, for all his short-comings, gives 100% each game?

Maybe because some feel his shortcomings outweigh his giving 100%?

[Sharpy]

i just think a combination of "thinking we are there already" and low confidence could be our downfall

[chilipepper91]

Why moan about Hunt who, for all his short-comings, gives 100% each game?

Maybe because some feel his shortcomings outweigh his giving 100%?

Andy Hughes rings a bell.

[papereyes]

Oh bloody hell.

When will people understand.

The team are doing well, everyone knows this.

But should this save anyone from criticism when they oxf*rd it up?


If Stephen Hawkins was to write a thesis that turned out to be utter balls do you expect people to roll over and accept it because so far he's been reliable?

No, you would expect people to say "... Hang on a minute.. You're better than this!"

How people express this is entirely down to them, but everyone is allowed their own opinions right or wrong.

I think this is also one of the better posts.

[papereyes]

i just think a combination of "thinking we are there already" and low confidence could be our downfall

yes.

[1960]

Only a foolish romantic could see us get any points from Chelsea and Man Utd.

I take it back. I'm a prat.