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The sun ain't gonna shine anymore


Super star

By WW
April 13 2014

The sun shone as Jacob led the re-organised Carnegie side out at Headingley today. For the first time that I can remember we had three tens in the starting lineup. "This should be interesting" I though and so it proved to be...

We started out with good intent. The ball was moved around quickly. After about 3 minutes Bentley attempted a grubber kick - it hit an Albion player and looped into the welcoming arms  of Chris Walker for the first score. From the kick off we regained possession. Buzz got the ball in our half, strode through an attempted tackle and off-loaded to Lozzer who zipped home. Hughes kicked the second of five conversions and we were 14-0 up after 6 minutes.

Albion had a couple of good attacks which broke down due to unforced errors. We seemed very relaxed, off loading in the tackle and generally not making mistakes. Beck looked at home at lock, making several good breaks and looking solid in the lineout, Jacob was busy around the park and Walker looked comfortable. in the 7 shirt. I say this knowing what was to come but I think we are a better team when Chris is at 7. Th pack were not quite solid when it was our put in to the scrums but they looked awesome when the driving maul got going. Twice before the break they rumbled towardsthe line and twice Chris Walker scored.

At 28-0 we had not really broken sweat and I think, with all the injury problems we have it was reasonable to expect the boys to ease off the throttle in the second half. That said Buzz bashed his way through for a try and Hughes, playing well at fullback, bounced off a tackle to cross in the corner.

Plymouth never gave up and deserved their two tries. When Jack Walker came on and slipped effortlessly into the backrow I found it hard to believe he is still at school and was playing out of position! If the Walker brothers are the future then bring it on.

I had a look at The Plymouth fullback, Elder, who is leaving Brickfields this summer - a big lad who could do a job for us - no doubt Chris Gibson had a good look at him as well.

Chris Walker was undoubtedly man of the match. Bentley got better as the game went on. Hughes looked at home at 15 & it was nice to see Georgiou back from Wharfedale having a solid game on the wing.

We are in the play-offs now with a tough game next week at Abbeydale. However today's performance left me with a warm feeling & whatever happens we have a squad who enjoy playing and I enjoy watching them.

 

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The sun ain't gonna shine anymore
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almostatyke
13/04/2014 21:12
The team did a job today - enjoyable to watch - but let us steel ourselves for tougher tasks ahead.

haxbytyke
Haxbytyke
13/04/2014 21:34
Thanks for the report WW sorry I missed the game. As Almo said, it's a win, and that is what we need to do now.
Big test next week, we'll see how far we have come this season in the leafy surrounds of Abbeydale.

COME ON LEEDS.
We've been through it all together.

Carnegiette1
Carnegiette1
13/04/2014 21:51
Good write up. Thank you

We're in the playoffs and it was a better effort than Nottingham.

Plenty of players out of position hope we get a few back soon.Bentley played well and pleased that Wakka got on the score sheet 3 times

On to Rotherham!

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Rocky
13/04/2014 22:09
Highlights are up on the offy.

Thanks for the review.



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Madtyke
14/04/2014 07:13
Would love to see the Fred Burdon 'High Tackle' on Bowen once more. The TJ got it totally wrong imho, stopped him dead Yes! but it wasn't high at all!

Good game for Leeds but credit to Plymouth for not rolling over and making a fist of it.

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Bobba
Bobba
14/04/2014 08:54
Was impressed by Giorgiou yesterday, it seems his time at Wharfedale has done him a lot of good. Hughes and Bentley both did well.

bspa2
bspa2
14/04/2014 08:59
We have met our first objective by getting into the play-offs, The next two games are a bit unreal since they will only decide whether we play Bristol or London Welsh. Until then, we want to avoid new injuries and allow those already injured to recover. Damage limitation!

North needs success
North needs success
14/04/2014 09:17
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Bobba
Was impressed by Giorgiou yesterday, it seems his time at Wharfedale has done him a lot of good. Hughes and Bentley both did well.
Agreed. That England Sevens winger got some of his own medicine when he stood him up and skinned him at start of 2nd half.
Thought Jonny Bentley had a good game too. Tough little character but possibly lacking a bit of pace when he makes a half break.
For me, Fred Burdon player of the season so far. One of the most cosistent, honest players I've seen.

John R
John R
14/04/2014 10:03
Good report WW.

Georgiou's second half break from the 22 down the South Side, beating four men and the resulting play leading to Hughes try was a belter. This boy get's better each time I see him play. For one so slight, he is a tough nut!

I note your comment about the Plymouth full back Chris Elder. I rated him last week, my view hasn't changed after yesterday.

But what do I know?

Up the Carnegie TYKES !

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JDH
14/04/2014 19:48
Good team display yesterday. Another big game sat and a big performance required

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Mark_C
14/04/2014 21:00
According to the Prates website Bentley has signed for Jersey....

Miserati - and Proud to be!

John R
John R
15/04/2014 12:31
Apparantly it was in the Rugby Paper......................
so it must be true!

Up the Carnegie TYKES !

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