Bradford Bulls: Play-off rivals will be keen to give us a miss (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bradford Bulls: Play-off rivals will be keen to give us a miss
6:50am Tuesday 28th August 2012 in Sport
By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
Bradford Bulls joint-captain Heath L'Estrange
The Bulls will be the team to avoid in the play-offs, according to Heath L’Estrange.
The confident joint-captain reckons nobody will be too keen to face the Odsal outfit in a sudden-death scenario as they hit peak form at the crucial moment.
With three wins on the bounce, Mick Potter’s men have a first top-eight finish for four seasons in their grasp. The Bulls host Hull FC on Saturday before signing off with a trip to France to take on Catalan, knowing that four points would guarantee their place.
Having shrugged off the potential fatal blow of a six-point penalty for being in administration, the Bulls are timing their run – and L’Estrange insists that spells bad news for their other Grand Final chasers.
He said: “It’s a new season once you get in the play-offs. Everybody starts with a clean slate.
“There are no points involved; it’s knock-out city. We know we’ll be in the bottom half (of the draw) but anyone can win on their day.
“We’ve beaten three of the top five and played really well. The only one of the top three we haven’t beaten are Warrington.
“They are on our list – and it would be nice if we could do that at Old Trafford.
“But the other teams have been there for the last three or four years. We haven’t.
“We’ve got something to fight for as well as all the adversity we’ve had this year.
“That’s why people won’t want to play us.”
The Bulls have defied the pundits with their recent run of results despite the huge uncertainty surrounding their future.
L’Estrange admitted that the pitch was the best place to forget their troubles.
“It’s hard to put aside all the other stuff that’s going on with the coaches not getting paid and things like that.
“At training every day you know it’s there and it’s difficult at home because you have to sort out the family life as well.
“We all love to play the game but obviously you need to get paid. That’s why we are here.
“But when you’re in a game, all the boys can go out there and give it everything for 80 minutes without thinking about anything else.”
Comments(58)
batleybull
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8:47am Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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8:48am Tue 28 Aug 12
modman61
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8:51am Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best
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9:11am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason
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9:12am Tue 28 Aug 12
Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.
Steam Pigs
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9:15am Tue 28 Aug 12
Stranger is right no team would want to face us in present form, especially with the emotions surrounding the club and players.
Playoffs is within grasp and within our power to achieve
BCFC LAD
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9:16am Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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9:17am Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best
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9:18am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:I suppose it`s trying to be confident, why would he say we have no chance. Would your guy Parkinson say wev`e no chance of promotion more likely to finish in bottom half of table!
Isn't this somewhat jumping the gun?
Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.
Mumby was the best
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9:26am Tue 28 Aug 12
Steam Pigs wrote:Spot on in all assessments
IGNORE THE TROLLS - Plural....
Stranger is right no team would want to face us in present form, especially with the emotions surrounding the club and players.
Playoffs is within grasp and within our power to achieve
Thee Voice of Reason
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9:30am Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best wrote:I prefer we take each game as it comes approach as you will see by my postings on the City section. I rarely get carried away and talk of promotion off the back of a couple of good results.
Thee Voice of Reason wrote: Isn't this somewhat jumping the gun? Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.I suppose it`s trying to be confident, why would he say we have no chance. Would your guy Parkinson say wev`e no chance of promotion more likely to finish in bottom half of table!
BCFC LAD
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9:33am Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best
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9:36am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:Not talking about your views, talking about playing and coaching staff. Imagine a manager saying at the beginning of the season we have no chance, fans would leave in droves.
Mumby was the best wrote:I prefer we take each game as it comes approach as you will see by my postings on the City section. I rarely get carried away and talk of promotion off the back of a couple of good results.
Thee Voice of Reason wrote: Isn't this somewhat jumping the gun? Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.I suppose it`s trying to be confident, why would he say we have no chance. Would your guy Parkinson say wev`e no chance of promotion more likely to finish in bottom half of table!
theviking62
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9:42am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason
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9:48am Tue 28 Aug 12
theviking62 wrote:I'm not insulting others, you might think I am but I'm mearly suggesting you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there.
BCFC LAD, still making with the mouth **** and talking sh 1t. Tvor, yes, you do talk sense on city site, as to living within your means??? I have itbon very good authority, that, had you not got Steve Parkin, on board you'd be up the financial creek. Remember " beware of Greeks bearing gifts " to the two of you, get yourselves a life, support YOUR team. Not insult others. It's not clever.
Mumby was the best
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9:52am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:"you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there."
theviking62 wrote:I'm not insulting others, you might think I am but I'm mearly suggesting you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there.
BCFC LAD, still making with the mouth **** and talking sh 1t. Tvor, yes, you do talk sense on city site, as to living within your means??? I have itbon very good authority, that, had you not got Steve Parkin, on board you'd be up the financial creek. Remember " beware of Greeks bearing gifts " to the two of you, get yourselves a life, support YOUR team. Not insult others. It's not clever.
Think you should refer your views to Le Strange. I`ve made my point you`ve made yours end of discussion
BCFC LAD
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10:29am Tue 28 Aug 12
murphyslaw
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10:29am Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:To make common sense or obvious statements on here has the effect of all the Ostriches lifting their heads out of the sand to hurl insults. Of course we have NOT made the play offs yet and to make it even more of a non story, most of the teams who do make the play-offs would prefer to meet Bulls ahead of the likes of Wigan, Saints , Warrinton, Leeds etc.,
theviking62 wrote:I'm not insulting others, you might think I am but I'm mearly suggesting you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there.
BCFC LAD, still making with the mouth **** and talking sh 1t. Tvor, yes, you do talk sense on city site, as to living within your means??? I have itbon very good authority, that, had you not got Steve Parkin, on board you'd be up the financial creek. Remember " beware of Greeks bearing gifts " to the two of you, get yourselves a life, support YOUR team. Not insult others. It's not clever.
The news we want to hear is that which was promised to be released this week (as if) regarding the future of the club.
BCFC LAD
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10:42am Tue 28 Aug 12
Hudzilla
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10:47am Tue 28 Aug 12
Steam Pigs
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10:47am Tue 28 Aug 12
CARRY ON
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IGNORE
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TROLLS
Hudzilla
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10:54am Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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11:25am Tue 28 Aug 12
cookie_brighton
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11:45am Tue 28 Aug 12
I hope everything works out well for the bulls, reference......purch
ase of the club, and of course.......getting in the play-offs.
ctid
BCFC LAD
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12:18pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC1234
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12:25pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD wrote:The only reason BC are living within their means is because of their recent past when they run up debts that would have bankrupt a small country,you really are an idiot.
A good season for us at the valley is play offs any more is a bonus but at least we will be living within our means.
If BC are living within their means why did Mark Lawn have to loan them £1 million to keep going not so long ago. A gesture that has received nothing but abuse from some City fans.
The Bulls debts pale into insignificance compared to the debts City ran up in the premiership.Pots and kettles.
BCFC LAD
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12:37pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Steam Pigs
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12:47pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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12:51pm Tue 28 Aug 12
bullslad17
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1:10pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Yes Wakefield have two easier fixtures than us but anything can happen in the next two weeks. Let's just hope we make the eight.
Mumby was the best
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2:47pm Tue 28 Aug 12
murphyslaw wrote:You really live up to your name, If anything can go wrong, it will.
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:To make common sense or obvious statements on here has the effect of all the Ostriches lifting their heads out of the sand to hurl insults. Of course we have NOT made the play offs yet and to make it even more of a non story, most of the teams who do make the play-offs would prefer to meet Bulls ahead of the likes of Wigan, Saints , Warrinton, Leeds etc.,
theviking62 wrote:I'm not insulting others, you might think I am but I'm mearly suggesting you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there.
BCFC LAD, still making with the mouth **** and talking sh 1t. Tvor, yes, you do talk sense on city site, as to living within your means??? I have itbon very good authority, that, had you not got Steve Parkin, on board you'd be up the financial creek. Remember " beware of Greeks bearing gifts " to the two of you, get yourselves a life, support YOUR team. Not insult others. It's not clever.
The news we want to hear is that which was promised to be released this week (as if) regarding the future of the club.
So anybody who is positive in your view is an Ostrich with their head in the sand, bet your household is a barrel of laughs.
You ought to change your slogan to " If I can`t p*** on anything positive, it`s a negative"
raisemeup
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3:13pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD wrote:Why do we need to smell coffee, to know our team can achieve the results.
Yes I am sure they would rather play wigan or warrington rather that the bulls. Wake up and smell the coffee and stop making lestrange comments.
If you are a "coffee sniffer" you will be a bit befuddled most of the time anyway!
So perhaps we should make allowances for you!
Really clever play on words that "making lestrange comments"...phew schoolboy humour!
raisemeup
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3:20pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:I think it's called confidence in your ability, to actually make something worthwhile work in a very positive way.
Isn't this somewhat jumping the gun?
Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.
It's also a courageous way of accepting the accountability before the task..
In fact an analogy would be that "Soldiers never go into battle to lose"
Something you have, and always will, fail to grasp!
Thee Voice of Reason
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3:26pm Tue 28 Aug 12
raisemeup wrote:If he wants to look foolish by jumping the gun thats his choice.
Thee Voice of Reason wrote: Isn't this somewhat jumping the gun? Don't the Bulls have to actually make the play-offs first before shouting off about it.I think it's called confidence in your ability, to actually make something worthwhile work in a very positive way. It's also a courageous way of accepting the accountability before the task.. In fact an analogy would be that "Soldiers never go into battle to lose" Something you have, and always will, fail to grasp!
Me I'd be looking solely at the Hull FC game and making sure every effort is focused on beating them as Wakefield have two winable games there isn't any room for slip ups.
Warrington last week were clearly looked ahead to the Challenge cup and were beaten soundly by London Broncos, I just hope the same doesn't happen to the Bulls, looking forward to the play-offs that they haven't even qualified for yet.
BCFC LAD
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3:46pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Shipley Paul
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3:51pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD wrote:Well that's a matter of opinion BC City have been in admin on more than one occasion, not much to gloat about. Seemed to me, (and I do go to VP) that the last 2 seasons hinged on a large contingent of loan players. We're still enjoying our first go at administration in Super League, phew, it's all go!
A good season for us at the valley is play offs any more is a bonus but at least we will be living within our means.
Steam Pigs
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3:55pm Tue 28 Aug 12
IGNORE
IGNORE
IGNORE!!!
benji101
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4:21pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best wrote:Say that to murphyslaw face... I'm best mates with his son and I can guarentee you it will end bad for you! So stop being a keyboard warrior and stop slagging people off! Just keep posts relevant to the subject, is it really that hard ??
murphyslaw wrote:You really live up to your name, If anything can go wrong, it will.
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:To make common sense or obvious statements on here has the effect of all the Ostriches lifting their heads out of the sand to hurl insults. Of course we have NOT made the play offs yet and to make it even more of a non story, most of the teams who do make the play-offs would prefer to meet Bulls ahead of the likes of Wigan, Saints , Warrinton, Leeds etc.,
theviking62 wrote:I'm not insulting others, you might think I am but I'm mearly suggesting you focus on getting into the play-offs before stating what you might do if or when you get there.
BCFC LAD, still making with the mouth **** and talking sh 1t. Tvor, yes, you do talk sense on city site, as to living within your means??? I have itbon very good authority, that, had you not got Steve Parkin, on board you'd be up the financial creek. Remember " beware of Greeks bearing gifts " to the two of you, get yourselves a life, support YOUR team. Not insult others. It's not clever.
The news we want to hear is that which was promised to be released this week (as if) regarding the future of the club.
So anybody who is positive in your view is an Ostrich with their head in the sand, bet your household is a barrel of laughs.
You ought to change your slogan to " If I can`t p*** on anything positive, it`s a negative"
BCFC LAD
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4:23pm Tue 28 Aug 12
As for Shipley Paul its how you come out the other side not how many times you go into admin although with the micky mouse game that is RL you can probably go into admin yearly with no punishment.
BCFC LAD
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5:51pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best
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6:46pm Tue 28 Aug 12
-HCK3R-
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7:24pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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7:41pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Mumby was the best wrote:Well said too many on here not willing to eat humble pie when wrong.
I suppose you are referring to my post Benji. If Murphys is a true Bulls fan I apologize but he did call any Bulls fans who tried to be positive Ostriches with their head in the sand, something I can`t get my head round. If he is not a Bulls fan then I retract my apology.
BCFC LAD
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7:42pm Tue 28 Aug 12
-HCK3R- wrote:Well log off then TROLL
Different sign ons same old trolls !!!!
Wipsi
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8:15pm Tue 28 Aug 12
No wonder outsiders look on Bradford as a pile of dogs hite.
BCFC LAD
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8:28pm Tue 28 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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10:49pm Tue 28 Aug 12
benji101
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3:13pm Wed 29 Aug 12
Mumby was the best wrote:He is a massive Bulls fan mate, I was at the Hull KR game with him, we all make mistakes lol but seriously all this slagging off is just tedious, we are all adults so can we actually keep it relevant to the subject, nothing wrong with a debate but this is ridiculous...
I suppose you are referring to my post Benji. If Murphys is a true Bulls fan I apologize but he did call any Bulls fans who tried to be positive Ostriches with their head in the sand, something I can`t get my head round. If he is not a Bulls fan then I retract my apology.
BCFC LAD
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6:18pm Wed 29 Aug 12
billybobbull
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6:53pm Wed 29 Aug 12
BTW whilst you have been boring people on here, your school is cancelled .......maybe it's time to review your life options.
BCFC LAD
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7:02pm Wed 29 Aug 12
billybobbull
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7:02pm Wed 29 Aug 12
BTW whilst you have been boring people on here, your school is cancelled .......maybe it's time to review your life options.
BCFC LAD
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10:13pm Wed 29 Aug 12
benji101
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5:03am Thu 30 Aug 12
BCFC LAD
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10:32am Thu 30 Aug 12
benji101
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3:49pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Correctness
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6:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12
benji101 wrote:You couldn't fight your way out of a paper bag.
Its cause iv had enough of people like you! In all fairness and I know for a fact people in the forces feel the same.. Just give it a rest that's all we are asking so we can have a civilised conversation about our Rugby team, I take it your from Bradford so why can't you support both ?? Like I was happy when city beat Watford the other day, just lay off please
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7:21am Tue 28 Aug 12