Bradford Bulls: Langley ready to go head to head with Dragons (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Bradford Bulls: Jamie Langley ready to go head to head with Dragons
7:40am Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Bulls By Ross Heppenstall
Jamie Langley is stretchered off with a head injury against Hull
Jamie Langley is confident of being passed fit for this weekend’s Super League opener against Catalan Dragons after being KO’d by Lee Radford on Sunday.
The former Bulls team-mates clashed heads during the early exchanges of Radford’s testimonial at the KC Stadium, which Hull won 46-6.
Langley came off considerably worse from the collision but, aside from a few stitches to his face, there was no major damage.
The loose forward said: “I think I must have been out for a few seconds but once I hit the deck I came round.
“I had a few stitches to add to the collection but apart from that everything is okay.
I had a few stitches to add to the collection but apart from that everything is okay
Jamie Langley
“Radders and I had a laugh about it afterwards.
“That was his last-ever game of rugby league and I saw him in the stitching room after the game.
“It was just unfortunate how it happened. I got square on with him, there was a clash of heads, but these things happen in rugby league.”
Langley is relishing this Sunday’s visit of Catalan, who will have former Bradford favourite Leon Pryce in their ranks.
And he is confident there will nothing to stop him featuring against the highly-fancied French outfit.
Langley added: “Generally the case is that if you suffer concussion then you have to do a head test.
“But, because I didn’t suffer concussion or memory loss – and I was fully conscious for all bar a few seconds after the collision – I shouldn’t have to do one. I should be fine.”
However, young hooker Adam O’Brien will definitely miss Sunday’s opener after picking up an ankle injury at Hull.
Matt Diskin is nursing a calf problem but is hopeful of being passed fit.
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Comments(18)
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mdn
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8:04am Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart
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8:17am Tue 31 Jan 12
AdeyG'man
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8:18am Tue 31 Jan 12
Bullsman
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8:39am Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart
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10:07am Tue 31 Jan 12
Blackie-Lawless
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11:05am Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart wrote:other clubs would probably have taken them but not on anything like the same terms as we have them on, so they will stay put for the extra wages then go for reduced terms when their contracts are up. Dont blame them really, why take a pay cut untill have to ?
I think Joseph has been offered a pay as you play deal. - Very interesting to see that not one club wanted to take Platt or Sykes when they were offered around. Cant blame the lads for staying put if there was no deal from anyone else. Doesnt look good for when the contracts are up for them.
murphyslaw
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12:03pm Tue 31 Jan 12
mdn
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2:26pm Tue 31 Jan 12
murphyslaw wrote:May be a further blessing in disguise as we've been given mr child for catalans game.
Looking at the weather forecast it looks like the first game of the season is more likely to be Cas away. Well at least that may help the injury situation.
eddie stobart
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2:41pm Tue 31 Jan 12
Bentham = slow play the balls, and boring games.
Child = just blows penalties all day.
Alibert = Not a bad ref and lets a game flow
Silverwood = Players hate him, arrogant, doesnt let a game flow and controversial. Thinks he's cummins in disguise.
Ben Thaler = gets calls wrong and misses things but does let the game flow
Robert Hicks = seems to be ok at the minute.
J Cobb = never heard of him
G Donlan = Never heard of him
D Crashley = Never heard of him
D Sharpe = Never heard of him
Have i missed any one??
bullslad17
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3:36pm Tue 31 Jan 12
O ye of little faith
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5:03pm Tue 31 Jan 12
oddshapedballs
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8:05pm Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart wrote:In your opinion!!
Ganson = a good fast game, not afraid to make the big calls.
Bentham = slow play the balls, and boring games.
Child = just blows penalties all day.
Alibert = Not a bad ref and lets a game flow
Silverwood = Players hate him, arrogant, doesnt let a game flow and controversial. Thinks he's cummins in disguise.
Ben Thaler = gets calls wrong and misses things but does let the game flow
Robert Hicks = seems to be ok at the minute.
J Cobb = never heard of him
G Donlan = Never heard of him
D Crashley = Never heard of him
D Sharpe = Never heard of him
Have i missed any one??
oddshapedballs
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8:06pm Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart wrote:In your opinion!!
Ganson = a good fast game, not afraid to make the big calls.
Bentham = slow play the balls, and boring games.
Child = just blows penalties all day.
Alibert = Not a bad ref and lets a game flow
Silverwood = Players hate him, arrogant, doesnt let a game flow and controversial. Thinks he's cummins in disguise.
Ben Thaler = gets calls wrong and misses things but does let the game flow
Robert Hicks = seems to be ok at the minute.
J Cobb = never heard of him
G Donlan = Never heard of him
D Crashley = Never heard of him
D Sharpe = Never heard of him
Have i missed any one??
bullybullman
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9:01pm Tue 31 Jan 12
eddie stobart wrote:WFT ? we are now not only judging the team but the ref`s ! come on now can not wait till Sunday when I can use my all areas pass but pay £20 to get in work for free and watch us get stuffed ! On the other hand I have a season ticket which I will use to watch the team I love ! COYB !
Ganson = a good fast game, not afraid to make the big calls.
Bentham = slow play the balls, and boring games.
Child = just blows penalties all day.
Alibert = Not a bad ref and lets a game flow
Silverwood = Players hate him, arrogant, doesnt let a game flow and controversial. Thinks he's cummins in disguise.
Ben Thaler = gets calls wrong and misses things but does let the game flow
Robert Hicks = seems to be ok at the minute.
J Cobb = never heard of him
G Donlan = Never heard of him
D Crashley = Never heard of him
D Sharpe = Never heard of him
Have i missed any one??
Tricky Dicky
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12:28pm Wed 1 Feb 12
murphyslaw wrote:Surely the undersoil heating will take care of the pitch and the covered terraces will take care of the spectators?
Looking at the weather forecast it looks like the first game of the season is more likely to be Cas away. Well at least that may help the injury situation.
gmorg1970
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2:06pm Fri 3 Feb 12
During Press day, it was hard to see where Potter ended and La Strange ;) began, I wanted to ask Heath what was the brown stuff on his nose.
Somethings smells hear.. Potter may have experience as a Manager, but I have been observing this chappy and his ability to Coach the much loved Bulls since I moved back to Leeds Potter Management style is equivalent to watching PAINT DRY.
How can the players be motivated when his management style is almost non existent. This chappy shows no connection to the Players.
Lets hope this is a better season and the Squad is motivated to play hard and win for themselves and us the fans
:)
click2find
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