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| Glenn Morrison is already focused on Saturday's Challenge Cup clash |
Glenn Morrison knows the gutted Bulls have no time for self-pity.
Hurting after another demoralising Super League defeat against fierce rivals Leeds, Bradford must quickly dust themselves down.
Red-hot Catalans arrive for a huge Carnegie Challenge Cup tie on Sunday and any Millennium Magic hangover could be longer lasting if they get dumped out of the famous competition.
After the 40-26 loss in Wales, Morrison said: "You never like to lose in that fashion and with it being Leeds and a derby people obviously feel it more.
"But we can't afford to get down or lose confidence in ourselves or the team.
"You can't beat yourselves up too much and must put it out of our minds because Catalans are soon here.
"That's another massive game and we have to be right mentally or otherwise we're kicked out of that too.
"That's how the Challenge Cup works and there is no tomorrow. We'll be playing it as if it is the Grand Final."
The loose forward was one of the better performers in Cardiff but he remained powerless to stop Leeds racing to victory after Bradford - 10-6 up at the break - got ruthlessly exploited out wide.
"We were all disappointed with that second half," admitted Morrison.
"In the first we played well and strong but the second saw vital mistakes and wrong options let them in.
"We completed five sets. You can't afford to do that against any side let alone Leeds."
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CommentPosted by: LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. on 8:17pm Mon 5 May 08
Tell us something we dont know.
Tell us something we dont know.
Posted by: stever, Bradford on Tue 6 May 08
come on Glenn it's like a tape recording we keep hearing the same thing every week.
come on Glenn it's like a tape recording we keep hearing the same thing every week.
Posted by: EdthePom, Brisbane on 2:28am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]LeagueJunkie!!![/bold] wrote:
Tell us something we dont know.[/quote] You said it, same old excuses week in week out, we understand that the bulls players, or the majority of them, want to win. Instead fo telling us about that maybe tyhey should go out and show it on the paddock by playing some good, consistent footy.......
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:
Tell us something we dont know.
You said it, same old excuses week in week out, we understand that the bulls players, or the majority of them, want to win. Instead fo telling us about that maybe tyhey should go out and show it on the paddock by playing some good, consistent footy.......
Posted by: BigBullyBooaza, Bradford on 8:50am Tue 6 May 08
One week we're sat here saying that the team look great and we'll kick on from this result.
The next it's we need to get over this and we know we can do better and everyone's down.
Inconsitent. But they are still in fourth with some tough games left. We'll know by the middle of next month really whether we're well out of the running or not.
One week we're sat here saying that the team look great and we'll kick on from this result.
The next it's we need to get over this and we know we can do better and everyone's down.
Inconsitent. But they are still in fourth with some tough games left. We'll know by the middle of next month really whether we're well out of the running or not.
Posted by: SHAUN, richmond on 9:00am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]BigBullyBooaza[/bold] wrote:
One week we're sat here saying that the team look great and we'll kick on from this result. The next it's we need to get over this and we know we can do better and everyone's down. Inconsitent. But they are still in fourth with some tough games left. We'll know by the middle of next month really whether we're well out of the running or not.[/quote] It wont take till mid next month to prove anything!! We already know!
Fourth best team in the leagues about right! Not a hope in hell of winning Super-League.......B
ut depending on the draw, you never know with the Challenge Cup!! As long as we dont meet Leeds or Saints!
BigBullyBooaza wrote:
One week we're sat here saying that the team look great and we'll kick on from this result. The next it's we need to get over this and we know we can do better and everyone's down. Inconsitent. But they are still in fourth with some tough games left. We'll know by the middle of next month really whether we're well out of the running or not.
It wont take till mid next month to prove anything!! We already know!
Fourth best team in the leagues about right! Not a hope in hell of winning Super-League.......B
ut depending on the draw, you never know with the Challenge Cup!! As long as we dont meet Leeds or Saints!
Posted by: B.Mann, N.Yorks on 9:07am Tue 6 May 08
Totally exposed yet again for lack of speed and actual confidence in terms of running the ball, 2 points will do instead of taking them on,as leeds did!
Our attacking play was poor,no creativity at all and with no pace to bring on with the departure of Evans.Why Platt was not on the bench was a strange decision but then of course we had the likes of Tupou and Nero to add pace !!!
Totally exposed yet again for lack of speed and actual confidence in terms of running the ball, 2 points will do instead of taking them on,as leeds did!
Our attacking play was poor,no creativity at all and with no pace to bring on with the departure of Evans.Why Platt was not on the bench was a strange decision but then of course we had the likes of Tupou and Nero to add pace !!!
Posted by: pegger, Bradford on 9:07am Tue 6 May 08
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
Posted by: pegger, Bradford on 9:12am Tue 6 May 08
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
Posted by: micksey, wibsey on 9:32am Tue 6 May 08
Guys we're all depressed and the 2nd half was lamentable defence wise, but it's not the end of the world. Tupou should be dropped, in my humble view he cost us the game which a big thing to say about one player but I Leeds spotted he was positionally inept as he was against Wigan in the play off game last year, but there it is, gone, and we can't change it bleating.
Guys we're all depressed and the 2nd half was lamentable defence wise, but it's not the end of the world. Tupou should be dropped, in my humble view he cost us the game which a big thing to say about one player but I Leeds spotted he was positionally inept as he was against Wigan in the play off game last year, but there it is, gone, and we can't change it bleating.
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 10:05am Tue 6 May 08
At the risk of upsetting one or two again.. we may be equal fourth but arnen't we equal seventh also??
At the risk of upsetting one or two again.. we may be equal fourth but arnen't we equal seventh also??
Posted by: LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. on 10:09am Tue 6 May 08
Who was it who said, come half way through the season when we are third or above I'll be reminding you of what you said LJ?
Who was it who said, come half way through the season when we are third or above I'll be reminding you of what you said LJ?
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 10:11am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]B.Mann[/bold] wrote:
Totally exposed yet again for lack of speed and actual confidence in terms of running the ball, 2 points will do instead of taking them on,as leeds did! Our attacking play was poor,no creativity at all and with no pace to bring on with the departure of Evans.Why Platt was not on the bench was a strange decision but then of course we had the likes of Tupou and Nero to add pace !!![/quote] I agree totally. Macca has this silly idea Toupou can make in the forwards but had to play him on the wing when Evans got injured. Platt on the bench would have given far more options but for me it would be Platt at F/B and Halley right wing in any case.
B.Mann wrote:
Totally exposed yet again for lack of speed and actual confidence in terms of running the ball, 2 points will do instead of taking them on,as leeds did! Our attacking play was poor,no creativity at all and with no pace to bring on with the departure of Evans.Why Platt was not on the bench was a strange decision but then of course we had the likes of Tupou and Nero to add pace !!!
I agree totally. Macca has this silly idea Toupou can make in the forwards but had to play him on the wing when Evans got injured. Platt on the bench would have given far more options but for me it would be Platt at F/B and Halley right wing in any case.
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 10:13am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]LeagueJunkie!!![/bold] wrote:
Who was it who said, come half way through the season when we are third or above I'll be reminding you of what you said LJ?[/quote] Well it COULD still happen..we're just going to have to hurry up !!
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:
Who was it who said, come half way through the season when we are third or above I'll be reminding you of what you said LJ?
Well it COULD still happen..we're just going to have to hurry up !!
Posted by: bullybully, pontefract on 11:00am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]pegger[/bold] wrote:
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change[/quote] pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out.
The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad.
Come on guys give the coach a chance.
pegger wrote:
Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out.
The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad.
Come on guys give the coach a chance.
Posted by: Adrian, Bradford on 11:40am Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]micksey[/bold] wrote:
Guys we're all depressed and the 2nd half was lamentable defence wise, but it's not the end of the world. Tupou should be dropped, in my humble view he cost us the game which a big thing to say about one player but I Leeds spotted he was positionally inept as he was against Wigan in the play off game last year, but there it is, gone, and we can't change it bleating.[/quote] I don't think he needs dropping, I think he'd be better used as a Prop. His problem is he likes to move infield too much leaving a gap out wide.
micksey wrote:
Guys we're all depressed and the 2nd half was lamentable defence wise, but it's not the end of the world. Tupou should be dropped, in my humble view he cost us the game which a big thing to say about one player but I Leeds spotted he was positionally inept as he was against Wigan in the play off game last year, but there it is, gone, and we can't change it bleating.
I don't think he needs dropping, I think he'd be better used as a Prop. His problem is he likes to move infield too much leaving a gap out wide.
Posted by: flashdonut, Bradford on 12:19pm Tue 6 May 08
I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team.
But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice.
Sykes on wing, Nero in centre.
As easy as that.
I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team.
But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice.
Sykes on wing, Nero in centre.
As easy as that.
Posted by: micksey, wibsey on 2:34pm Tue 6 May 08
I think if they are seriously saying Tupou is now a viable front row option that's a bit strange to be honest. Isn't it admitting he's a lousy signing but we better find something he can do since we have to pay him?
I think if they are seriously saying Tupou is now a viable front row option that's a bit strange to be honest. Isn't it admitting he's a lousy signing but we better find something he can do since we have to pay him?
Posted by: wibseyrl, Wibsey on 2:47pm Tue 6 May 08
he is a strong runner and it could be a good option to be put at prop. i agree on the macca thing. the bulls are going through a transition period which can last a long time i.e 3 to 4 seasons. wigan are doing it and so are hull(although they had no choice with injuries). steve took over a team that was messed up by noble, he got out when he could as he knew this was happening! we had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach but will take time to find new young speedy players. look at the average age the bulls had when he first took over to what he has now. hopefully he will continue the restructure and bring in speed and youth!
he is a strong runner and it could be a good option to be put at prop. i agree on the macca thing. the bulls are going through a transition period which can last a long time i.e 3 to 4 seasons. wigan are doing it and so are hull(although they had no choice with injuries). steve took over a team that was messed up by noble, he got out when he could as he knew this was happening! we had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach but will take time to find new young speedy players. look at the average age the bulls had when he first took over to what he has now. hopefully he will continue the restructure and bring in speed and youth!
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 3:42pm Tue 6 May 08
Maccas hands are tied to some extent through lack of funds and Harris's wages etc., Its hard to say how he would cope without these obstacles. Maybe he would be fine. It just seems at these times we need some real experienced people at the top and we havn't any.The ship needs a pilot.
As for Toupou. There is little chance of him making a prop. Can you really see him carrying two or three defenders back towards their own line??
Maccas hands are tied to some extent through lack of funds and Harris's wages etc., Its hard to say how he would cope without these obstacles. Maybe he would be fine. It just seems at these times we need some real experienced people at the top and we havn't any.The ship needs a pilot.
As for Toupou. There is little chance of him making a prop. Can you really see him carrying two or three defenders back towards their own line??
Posted by: LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. on 3:55pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote]had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach[/quote]
No he hasn't, weve still no pace and playing even worse tactics.
had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach
No he hasn't, weve still no pace and playing even worse tactics.
Posted by: pegger, Bradford on 3:59pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]bullybully[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pegger[/bold] wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change[/quote] pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.[/quote] BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...
bullybully wrote:
pegger wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.
BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...
Posted by: pegger, Bradford on 4:01pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]bullybully[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]pegger[/bold] wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change[/quote] pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.[/quote] BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...
bullybully wrote:
pegger wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.
BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 4:53pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]pegger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]bullybully[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]pegger[/bold] wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change[/quote] pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.[/quote] BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...[/quote] I have never bought into the argument that the Coach does his job but the players let him down. Generally a good coach has the respect of his players and has the ability to motivate them. Brian Smith turned Bulls around both on and off the field..for example. Macca is still very early in his career and is attempting a job which would tax the most experienced of coaches.
pegger wrote:
bullybully wrote: pegger wrote: Mcnamara out... We play flat boring rugby..Time for a change
pegger, why is it that when the team have a bit of a blip then it's all the coach's fault. Macca gives them the instructions, but is it his fault if the team fail to carry them out. The guy has only had 2 full seasons at top level and to be honest the way we have been playing, I don't think 4th place is too bad. Come on guys give the coach a chance.
BullyBully, the coach sorts out the way you play rugby and we are far too flat,I understand what Mcnamara is trying to do differently to nobby, Nobby always played through the front row where as macca trys to play off the back row for quicker rugby. But it just isnt working...
I have never bought into the argument that the Coach does his job but the players let him down. Generally a good coach has the respect of his players and has the ability to motivate them. Brian Smith turned Bulls around both on and off the field..for example. Macca is still very early in his career and is attempting a job which would tax the most experienced of coaches.
Posted by: BigBullyBooaza, Bradford on 11:01am Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]wibseyrl[/bold] wrote:
he is a strong runner and it could be a good option to be put at prop. i agree on the macca thing. the bulls are going through a transition period which can last a long time i.e 3 to 4 seasons. wigan are doing it and so are hull(although they had no choice with injuries). steve took over a team that was messed up by noble, he got out when he could as he knew this was happening! we had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach but will take time to find new young speedy players. look at the average age the bulls had when he first took over to what he has now. hopefully he will continue the restructure and bring in speed and youth![/quote] He's a strong runner? We are talking about the same Tame Tupou that plays for Bradford right?
wibseyrl wrote:
he is a strong runner and it could be a good option to be put at prop. i agree on the macca thing. the bulls are going through a transition period which can last a long time i.e 3 to 4 seasons. wigan are doing it and so are hull(although they had no choice with injuries). steve took over a team that was messed up by noble, he got out when he could as he knew this was happening! we had no pace and were playing the wrong tactics. steve has done well since he was coach but will take time to find new young speedy players. look at the average age the bulls had when he first took over to what he has now. hopefully he will continue the restructure and bring in speed and youth!
He's a strong runner? We are talking about the same Tame Tupou that plays for Bradford right?
Posted by: SHAUN, richmond on 11:15am Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]flashdonut[/bold] wrote:
I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team. But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice. Sykes on wing, Nero in centre. As easy as that.[/quote] If you honestly believe Nero should be playing in Super League you are truelly a "DONUT"!!
flashdonut wrote:
I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team. But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice. Sykes on wing, Nero in centre. As easy as that.
If you honestly believe Nero should be playing in Super League you are truelly a "DONUT"!!
Posted by: haitch, Lincolnshire on 11:36am Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]SHAUN[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]flashdonut[/bold] wrote: I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team. But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice. Sykes on wing, Nero in centre. As easy as that.[/quote] If you honestly believe Nero should be playing in Super League you are truelly a "DONUT"!![/quote] He is the big disappointment from Maccas close season signings. Shown absolutely nothing and is (as Toupou) of no use to the side at all.
SHAUN wrote:
flashdonut wrote: I rate Macca. Really do. He has a great Youth policy and is trying to get pace and attack into the team. But the Tupou thing was a disaster. If he wa there as a prop, then he should have stayed as a prop. Not only by putting him on the wing did Lynch and Burgess have more work to get through, but it wasn't even the obvious choice. Sykes on wing, Nero in centre. As easy as that.
If you honestly believe Nero should be playing in Super League you are truelly a "DONUT"!!
He is the big disappointment from Maccas close season signings. Shown absolutely nothing and is (as Toupou) of no use to the side at all.
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