Starter this week?

By Calden Batt
November 6 2008

This week see's Bedford at Headingley, a club that has been in ND1 for a number of years, never having reached the giddy heights of the Premiership again. Whether this been down to money or ground requirements, nevertheless they are always contenders for the title.

This weekends game will be another testing game, both teams could be facing a backlash as Bedford came off a heavy defeat to the Pirates last weekend. Leeds will be looking to right the wrongs of last weekends poor first half display.

Under new coaching staff the team has certainly improved in defence conceding only 103 points in ten matches. And these were only probably as the lads were having a 20 minutes siesta, which is something you may be able to get away with in in this league, but not advised to take into the Premiership.

Then theres the 'Winning ugly' factor, which was seen in the game against Doncaster, I think it shows something about the squad that you can come back and still win despite not playing good rugby. So if Leeds have aspirations to be one of the great clubs they are starting to go in the right direction, as one of the best clubs in Europe tend to play much like us, Toulouse. They recently played the 'Winning ugly' factor, by been able to concede points but still have belief in themselves to win. Whatever the attitude of the Leeds lads I belive another five points is on the cards, Leeds can play with French flare when on top form, lets hope it happens this weekend.

Preview: Leeds Carnegie vs Bedford Blues

Discussion started by TykesRugby.co.uk (IP Logged), 06/11/2008 21:57

TykesRugby.co.uk
06/11/2008 21:57

Preview: Leeds Carnegie vs Bedford Blues

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Madtyke
06/11/2008 23:11

Nice preview but factually incorrect. Bedford were in the old Div 1 (now the Premiership) in 1989 for one season and won promotion again in 1998. (Allied Dunbar days).

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Leeds Carnegie Signed Flag
07/11/2008 20:31

Aye that is True I realiss that now and it looks too short now I see it on the screen

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Some say he has a Tykes flag with team signatures on.
Others say that he's doing the same to the Carnegie flag,
All we know is that he's called Leeds carnegie signed flag.

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Wildwillie
08/11/2008 08:09

Interesting to compare us to a French side but we certainly need to eliminate the 20 minute snooze from our game plan.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:11:08:15:18:35 by Wildwillie.

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Down the Line!
08/11/2008 13:29

Well done Calden...
... and you managed the French Connection as promised
Have decided to join the Carnegie Terrace Crew tomorrow so may not see you 'till after

looking forward to the Premiership next Season already...!

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Haxbytyke
08/11/2008 13:45

I think Calden has been drawn to the elite part of the ground known as the Paddock. The knowledge of rugby, and banter it generates is probably unequalled anywhere in the world!

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Leeds Carnegie Signed Flag
08/11/2008 14:36

Paddock it is till South Stand re opens Haxby. See you after the game then Andy

TYKES, TYKES, TYKES.

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Wildwillie
08/11/2008 15:19

Tabled Cant!

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Leeds Carnegie Signed Flag
08/11/2008 16:08

Haxby I sure have been drawn to the elite now and really enjoying it too, The knowledge of rugby is rather good I agree as it's actually printable what is said HaHa
Anyway yes i'll be in there again tomorrow see you there Haxby and Wildwillie!!

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Some say he has a Tykes flag with team signatures on.
Others say that he's doing the same to the Carnegie flag,
All we know is that he's called Leeds carnegie signed flag.

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Mark_C
08/11/2008 16:24

Cheers LCSF.....

shame when you young'uns have to sit down, though....

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Leeds Carnegie Signed Flag
08/11/2008 16:32

It's free so I don't care! I'm enjoying sitting down for now

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Some say he has a Tykes flag with team signatures on.
Others say that he's doing the same to the Carnegie flag,
All we know is that he's called Leeds carnegie signed flag.

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Mark_C
08/11/2008 16:55

That's the way we won an empire......!!

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Rocky
08/11/2008 16:59

Unfortunately I won't be at the match tomorrow (got to be in London for work), if anyone can update me on here it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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Mark_C
08/11/2008 17:13

Rocky if you have a mobile number PM me and I'll try to remember to update you.

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Wildwillie
08/11/2008 17:18

Quote:

Leeds Carnegie signed flag
Haxby I sure have been drawn to the elite now and really enjoying it too, The knowledge of rugby is rather good I agree as it's actually printable what is said HaHa
Anyway yes i'll be in there again tomorrow see you there Haxby and Wildwillie!!

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Oh sh*t!

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Leeds Carnegie Signed Flag
08/11/2008 17:43

What now???
What have I done now???
I'll behave again I promise you And i'll be in summert Leeds too Even though France are playing this weekend

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Some say he has a Tykes flag with team signatures on.
Others say that he's doing the same to the Carnegie flag,
All we know is that he's called Leeds carnegie signed flag.

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Rocky
09/11/2008 10:55

Quote:

Mark_C
Rocky if you have a mobile number PM me and I'll try to remember to update you.

Hi Mark, thanks for the offer I have just sent a PM.

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