Blythe wants to be a four-ce at Bradford Bulls (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Matty Blythe wants to be a four-ce at Bradford Bulls
8:10am Thursday 29th November 2012 in Sport
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Matty Blythe is spending a season at Odsal on loan from Warrington
Matty Blythe has vowed to repay Francis Cummins’ faith in him after effectively being named as one of the Bulls’ first-choice centres for 2013.
The 24-year-old Warrington man has joined the club on a season-long loan and could form a centre pairing with Keith Lulia.
Blythe was handed the number four jersey when Cummins revealed his squad list earlier this week, pouring confidence into him as he bids to become a Super League regular.
Blythe said: “I’ve come to Bradford to play regular first-team rugby, so I was made up to be given the number four shirt and actually quite proud.
“There have been some great players who have played for this club down the years and that’s a big inspiration for me.
“Being given number four will just make me work even harder in preparation for the start of the season because I know that Franny has already put his faith in me. I’m now looking forward to repaying that faith.”
Blythe remembers watching Brian Noble’s all-conquering Bradford side, who reached five successive Grand Finals between 2001 and 2005 and won three of them.
“I’m not saying I’m going to be the next Shontayne Hape or anything like that but the history of the club certainly speaks for itself,” he said.
“There have been some great players here down the years and I’m looking forward to hopefully playing my part this coming season.
“Pre-season is going really well and the lads have bonded together superbly. It feels like I’ve been here for years.”
Where Blythe’s future lies beyond the end of the coming season remains to be seen.
For now he is focusing solely on proving a success at Odsal and is enjoying working with teenage trio Oliver Roberts, Sam Wood and Curtis Naughton, who were recently promoted into the first-team squad.
Blythe said: “I’m not really thinking about anything past Bradford. I just want to help the Bulls to a really good season and play regularly.
“The young kids they’ve brought into the first-team squad seem very knowledgeable and strong physically.
“They seem to have been influenced by the club’s ethos of working hard and off the pitch they’re involved in the social side of things too.
“Then you have the older lads such as Chev Walker, whose professionalism is out of this world. It’s similar with someone like Matt Diskin.
“The senior players’ professionalism is rubbing off on myself and the young lads. I’ve come here to be a senior player myself and to help the youngsters.
“We can learn from each other, though, and there is stuff that the younger lads do which impresses us too.
“As players you’re learning all the time. It doesn’t matter if you are a senior pro or a young kid. We’re all training well together and looking forward to the new season.”
Meanwhile, Luke Gale underwent surgery on his injured ankle yesterday which is expected to rule him out for eight weeks.
Comments(40)
raisemeup
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11:06am Thu 29 Nov 12
JAtkinson wrote:I know you are right there JA. I've been to a few of the functions and been involved with the Trevor Foster Lounge project. The positive vibrancy is palpable, and if that goes for the Players and coaching staff the team becomes just that, a team of everyone involved with the club, so whatever happens win or lose everyone is accountable, which is as it should be.
Sounds like there's a good, positive feeling at the club which will serve us well in future years, even if the next campaign is a struggle.
The feeling is like when the Bulls came into existence at the start of Super League. ie this club means business!!! setbacks happen in all walks of life, knowing how to deal with them is the difference between success and failure!
COYB
ifallwerelikemumby
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1:00pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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1:47pm Thu 29 Nov 12
raisemeup wrote:Get a room.
JAtkinson wrote:I know you are right there JA. I've been to a few of the functions and been involved with the Trevor Foster Lounge project. The positive vibrancy is palpable, and if that goes for the Players and coaching staff the team becomes just that, a team of everyone involved with the club, so whatever happens win or lose everyone is accountable, which is as it should be.
Sounds like there's a good, positive feeling at the club which will serve us well in future years, even if the next campaign is a struggle.
The feeling is like when the Bulls came into existence at the start of Super League. ie this club means business!!! setbacks happen in all walks of life, knowing how to deal with them is the difference between success and failure!
COYB
Steam Pigs
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2:40pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Steam Pigs
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2:40pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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2:54pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Steam Pigs wrote:The only person mentioning trolling on here is you.
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
What is your problem pal?
Don't you have anything rugby related to comment on?
If not, clear off.
jkirby85
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3:30pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:That's pretty rich coming from a leeds rhino fan.....that clearly states in your name you dont want anything to do with the bulls....i think TROLL i.e. you!! he is getting at......as you post things everyday to get a rise out of us bulls fans....so you clear off punk!
Steam Pigs wrote:The only person mentioning trolling on here is you.
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
What is your problem pal?
Don't you have anything rugby related to comment on?
If not, clear off.
Mumby was the best
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3:37pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Steam Pigs wrote:I think you ought to keep posting this message because it seems to get under TIM but DIM`S skin and the troll is being trolled LOL
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
jkirby85
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3:41pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Mumby was the best wrote:awesome.......i think he might throw toys out of pram and start talking about his own team.....talking about his team.....Tapping up moon from salford is a disgrace....tried it with us with lulia and guess what....we aint going to be their feeder club!!!!
Steam Pigs wrote:I think you ought to keep posting this message because it seems to get under TIM but DIM`S skin and the troll is being trolled LOL
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
Mumby was the best
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3:47pm Thu 29 Nov 12
jkirby85 wrote:Just think if he takes the advice not to reply to being trolled, that will be heaven. If he replies and bites that could be not quite heaven but getting there. We can`t lose - simples
Mumby was the best wrote:awesome.......i think he might throw toys out of pram and start talking about his own team.....talking about his team.....Tapping up moon from salford is a disgrace....tried it with us with lulia and guess what....we aint going to be their feeder club!!!!
Steam Pigs wrote:I think you ought to keep posting this message because it seems to get under TIM but DIM`S skin and the troll is being trolled LOL
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
jkirby85
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3:55pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Mumby was the best wrote:EPIC!!
jkirby85 wrote:Just think if he takes the advice not to reply to being trolled, that will be heaven. If he replies and bites that could be not quite heaven but getting there. We can`t lose - simples
Mumby was the best wrote:awesome.......i think he might throw toys out of pram and start talking about his own team.....talking about his team.....Tapping up moon from salford is a disgrace....tried it with us with lulia and guess what....we aint going to be their feeder club!!!!
Steam Pigs wrote:I think you ought to keep posting this message because it seems to get under TIM but DIM`S skin and the troll is being trolled LOL
Don't feed the trolls. Trolling is one of those rare problems best handled by IGNORING it – if you do, it usually goes away. Trolls want your attention and discomfiture; they feed on your impotent rage. If they're trying to be funny, your willingness to rise to the bait provides the punchline. If you don't, there's no joke. The secret to withholding attention is consistency: never respond. That way, the trolls can't even be sure you've read their abuse.”
franklyn
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4:03pm Thu 29 Nov 12
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
jkirby85
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4:10pm Thu 29 Nov 12
franklyn wrote:Exactly however my point with shelfrhino is that he comes on here to wind up.......WHY??
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
Parz
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4:20pm Thu 29 Nov 12
franklyn wrote:What do you think you are doing posting a sensible post offering a sensible opinion?! Such things will not be tolerated!! ;)
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls. There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L. Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top. We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
I agree though, it's not going to happen straight away, and the people who expect it to need to have a word with themselves. It's going to take a few years, but quite frankly I'm happy just to have a club to go support. In Fran we trust!
Mumby was the best
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4:34pm Thu 29 Nov 12
franklyn wrote:I agree totally with what you say but since when has Shelfrhino ever come on here and said anything sensible without throwing insults likening us (the Bulls) to tramps going to die in the cold, calling the owner a ratman,the ground Halhal hole etc. Sorry he is a childish p!llock in my eyes.
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
ifallwerelikemumby
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4:52pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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7:15pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Can you give me a hand with my keep net please mate. It's absolutely rammed full of the chompers on here. Steam pig will not be pleased, they just can't help themselves, spouting vitriolic guff to anyone who dares have a pop at the dulls.
Shelfrhino
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7:19pm Thu 29 Nov 12
franklyn wrote:Thanks franklyn,
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
I have tried many times to talk about RL on here, but the usual suspects just show their small club, small mindedness when you are a fan of the all conquering Rhino's, they just can't contain their jealousy I'm afraid. I will not give up though and appreciate your thoughtful words of support.
ifallwerelikemumby
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7:41pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino
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7:47pm Thu 29 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Once again you hit the nail on the head.
If all posters were like us Shelf son this would be an interesting place to post but too many narrow minded Mumbly and helga types ruin it for us.
We live in hope though eh?
Any idea what's happened to viking and his bird, sheffdull?
Sheffieldbull
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7:55pm Thu 29 Nov 12
franklyn wrote:Disappointing post by you franklyn,the fact that the sub-life on here thank you rather says it all doesn't it? It's not unique that you pitch in with our pond-life posters, you've happened on it before but then again, YOU haven't had you're user name / identity stolen by a certain individual on here like Mumby, Viking and myself - you choose to admonish genuine fans, sick to the back teeth of the crap that continue to hijack this site, and ignore all posts completely lacking in any RL content. Rich when you consider that the Trolls were partly to blame for your own brother hanging up his 'keyboard'! Pass on my best wishes to him next time you are in contact, If you still fancy a sensible discussion on RL, you know where to find me. it's not here anymore. COYBs!
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
-HCK3R-
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8:18pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:See the voices are coming through thick and fast today.......pity they are still telling you to write the same old inane ramblings !
ifallwerelikemumby wrote:Once again you hit the nail on the head.
If all posters were like us Shelf son this would be an interesting place to post but too many narrow minded Mumbly and helga types ruin it for us.
We live in hope though eh?
Any idea what's happened to viking and his bird, sheffdull?
Ilkley bull
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8:22pm Thu 29 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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8:23pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Shelf, viking is now Helga and is still getting over his/her operation and I wish him/her well, Sheff has been posting under his other name and Mumbly is as boring as ever and reminds me of that guy on fast show who agrees with everyone once challenged.
Meningascoming
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9:11pm Thu 29 Nov 12
moomooland
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9:39pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Stuart
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10:28pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Meningascoming
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11:26pm Thu 29 Nov 12
Meningascoming
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11:26pm Thu 29 Nov 12
moomooland
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11:35pm Thu 29 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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4:28pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Ilkley bull
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6:40pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Meningascoming
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6:41pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Meningascoming
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6:46pm Fri 30 Nov 12
franklyn
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8:34pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:I know just how you feel shelfrhino! I remember feeling the same way some time ago when bulls beat rhino's 5 times in one season. a feat your lot havn't been able to do to us as bad a team as we've had since.
franklyn wrote:Thanks franklyn,
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
I have tried many times to talk about RL on here, but the usual suspects just show their small club, small mindedness when you are a fan of the all conquering Rhino's, they just can't contain their jealousy I'm afraid. I will not give up though and appreciate your thoughtful words of support.
enjoy your teams success whilst it lasts. It WILL come to an end some time. it's whats known as swings and roundabouts.
franklyn
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8:38pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Shelfrhino wrote:I know just how you feel shelfrhino! I remember feeling the same way some time ago when bulls beat rhino's 5 times in one season. a feat your lot havn't been able to do to us as bad a team as we've had since.
franklyn wrote:Thanks franklyn,
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
I have tried many times to talk about RL on here, but the usual suspects just show their small club, small mindedness when you are a fan of the all conquering Rhino's, they just can't contain their jealousy I'm afraid. I will not give up though and appreciate your thoughtful words of support.
enjoy your teams success whilst it lasts. It WILL come to an end some time. it's whats known as swings and roundabouts.
franklyn
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8:54pm Fri 30 Nov 12
Sheffieldbull wrote:I don't need you sheffieldbull to tell me why my brother stopped contributing to this site thankyou.
franklyn wrote:Disappointing post by you franklyn,the fact that the sub-life on here thank you rather says it all doesn't it? It's not unique that you pitch in with our pond-life posters, you've happened on it before but then again, YOU haven't had you're user name / identity stolen by a certain individual on here like Mumby, Viking and myself - you choose to admonish genuine fans, sick to the back teeth of the crap that continue to hijack this site, and ignore all posts completely lacking in any RL content. Rich when you consider that the Trolls were partly to blame for your own brother hanging up his 'keyboard'! Pass on my best wishes to him next time you are in contact, If you still fancy a sensible discussion on RL, you know where to find me. it's not here anymore. COYBs!
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
At no stage have i agreed with the so called trolls on here, it may be my opinion differs somewhat to yours and that's what you don't like.
you are more guilty of giving these people food for thought by allowing them to get under your skin. IGNORE their silly comments and with luck they will go away and we can maybe get back to what this forum is really for. sensible debate on R/L.
MUST SAY I'N DISAPPOINTED AT T&A FOR ALLOWING THESE PEOPLE TO POST SOME OF THE INSULTING COMMENTS I HAVE SEEN ON HERE. thought this sit was supposed to be monitored.
Meningascoming
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10:55pm Fri 30 Nov 12
ifallwerelikemumby
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7:45am Mon 3 Dec 12
franklyn wrote:If you don't agree with Sheff you are a troll, truth is it's him that does all the abusing so if he can't handle it should leave the site.
Sheffieldbull wrote:I don't need you sheffieldbull to tell me why my brother stopped contributing to this site thankyou.
franklyn wrote:Disappointing post by you franklyn,the fact that the sub-life on here thank you rather says it all doesn't it? It's not unique that you pitch in with our pond-life posters, you've happened on it before but then again, YOU haven't had you're user name / identity stolen by a certain individual on here like Mumby, Viking and myself - you choose to admonish genuine fans, sick to the back teeth of the crap that continue to hijack this site, and ignore all posts completely lacking in any RL content. Rich when you consider that the Trolls were partly to blame for your own brother hanging up his 'keyboard'! Pass on my best wishes to him next time you are in contact, If you still fancy a sensible discussion on RL, you know where to find me. it's not here anymore. COYBs!
some people on here are just like children in the class room, and i'm not only refering to the so called trolls.
There should be no reason why supporters from other teams should not be able to come on here and have a sensible dicussion about R/L.
Lets be honest, reports from the T&A are not so inspiring, just repeating the same old story day after day, but with a different name at the top.
We all know we are going into next season with a( so far) weak squad. there is still time for FC to recruit but its going to yake time. ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. niether can our team be.
At no stage have i agreed with the so called trolls on here, it may be my opinion differs somewhat to yours and that's what you don't like.
you are more guilty of giving these people food for thought by allowing them to get under your skin. IGNORE their silly comments and with luck they will go away and we can maybe get back to what this forum is really for. sensible debate on R/L.
MUST SAY I'N DISAPPOINTED AT T&A FOR ALLOWING THESE PEOPLE TO POST SOME OF THE INSULTING COMMENTS I HAVE SEEN ON HERE. thought this sit was supposed to be monitored.
JAtkinson says...
9:05am Thu 29 Nov 12