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just a small point - Powell was signed by Keighley Cougars just before itn came out that Sheffield Eagles were going bust. Then Leeds picked him up on the cheap when Keighley Cougars were unfairly denied their rightful place in super league. All the razzmatazz and "funny names" were started by the Cougars.

Featherstone Rovers. We're on our way back to the top! Be it at the expense of Castleford's inwardness, or Wakefield Trinity living in the 60's, we're coming back!!!

Fev is one of my favourite away days and it s great to see them doing so well. I do not think it is right to replace Cas' or Wakey with Fev in SL at this point because Fev are not really any better off criteria-wise. Personally, I'd like to see a Cumbrian side in there but you watch it go to Toulouse and we'll all have to fork out for a rip to France!

Also, great to see the Magic weekend back in Cardiff.

Looking forward to seeing this documentary. George, would you please remind us all closer the time? Cheers.

From my experience, it's the Featherstone Rovers name that is famous. They may be based in the town of Featherstone, but they're romantic appeal affords them support from all over the place. If they did make SL in 2012, they'd be averaging 7-8,000 just by being back at the top. Never mind if they were successful.

Very presumptious of you George to say that Featherstone are almost certain to be champions - 1st in the league yes but winning the GF - not necessarily so - some excellent teams in the championship - and i doubt youve seen more than the weekly tv game in this league to make such a big call.

George - I think "Cocokin" is trying to tell you that there is no title unless you win the GF. They are currently cruising towards is the "minor championship" as they call it but you wont see Daryl Powell drinking champers on an open top bus unless they win at the Halliwell Jones.

Personally I hope they do win it, if FAX dont, as the best team over the season and not just on the day should get the title. Good luck FEV

I've got the DVD of that 1967 final Fev v Barrow what a great team despite the result.

Should have said the Fev team where great on that day they hammered Barrow,despite the close scoreline 17-12.

Bigfellas Stadium ( Post Office Road ) is a far better stadium than Wheldon Road or Belle Vue. It has more seats than the two of them put together. Just need to extend the scoreboard end to get us up to 12,000 and we're ripe for the top flight.

Featherstone you need to get to the Grand Final 1st, don't get ahead of yourself,theres a good lad.

There's a good lad? I've not come across a team this year who look capable of being at all threatening. Greg, Bristol's most famous Barra fan, maybe 'tis you who should try being a good lad. Give us a game and you'll gain our respect. I hope we do face Barrow at some point. It would be a great game. 46-6 Fev?

We will see youngman lol

Great article and a good read, just one minor detail. Fev havent won the League Leaders Trophy yet. Denied yesterday by an awesome Eagles display.

Its good to see Fev at the top where the honest teams belong, but until the RFL scrap this franchising/licencing nonsense, teams like Fev and my beloved Sheffield will never see the promised land. And thats the saddest thing about our game.

George

sorry to be picky but
you said " an unlikely championship title"- we who watch Championship RL on a regular basis know what that means and its not the league leaders shield -

Featherstone are as their result prove a very capable outfit but cruising to a title ? - serious contenders yes but nothing more than that and

after yesterdays result i rest my case-

Fev will beat Halifax or Barrow at the HJ in a months time or so.

Prepare to fall back down to earth when the Raiders retain their crown.

It seems to me that rugby league lost its way when it moved to become a summer sport (to suit sky) and the southern hemispere second raters. Unfortunately since then the english game has suffered, gates have fallen and nationally the game is in decline. Why start "summer rugby" in
January and miss the best months, ie, mid September to the end of November, when conditions are best for both players and fans.
Since the introduction of "summer rugby" I have experienced the worst weather conditions in my sixty years as a spectator.
It may suit Sky schedules but it does nothing for putting bums on seats,(Yes we even have seats at Featherstone!)
Reluctantly I have to concede that even after finishing top of the championship and even if Featherstone are fortunate enough to win the 'play offs', which despite other clubs aspirations is more than a posibility, we still will not be awarded a 'licence'.
Widnes, despite their previous failure in 'Super League' and their abismal performance this season, will get the place.
Rugby League is in decline nationally, thanks to the administrators of the game. It's fit and well in places like Featherstone, Sharlston, Streethouse, Pontefract, Knottingley and even Castleford (Lock Lane),Where its in the blood. Is it not time for the administrators of the game to recognise the contribution that the so called minor leagues
make to the game by supporting clubs in the games heartlands instead of
financing expatriate Australians in France, London and Wales?
It would also be nice if the ´óÏó´«Ã½, particularly Look North, recognised that Rugby League existed outside super-league, even the championship results would, in a small way, promote our wonderful game.