It was ace like being back in the late 80's/early 90's. We even got a bit of snow while the sun was shining - it felt about 5 degrees colder in the bowl than it did at ground level as it should do.

The missus said the same, (all be it through chattering teeth), and proper banter with the Donny faithful too

I didn't realise those Tannoys still worked. Stick with them I say it reminded me of being in a foreign airport on an 80's package holiday when you haven't got a clue what the announcements are.

<CLICK> Northern! Northern! Northern! <CLICK> silence.

It almost felt as if the reason we go to Odsal is to watch rugby league. That can't be right.

Can the RFL buy us some new permanent speakers?



Other than not being able to hear announcements, I quite enjoyed the atmosphere yesterday!

I would have liked someone to have a quiet word with the poor lass reading her shopping list out (I believe she said the crowd was 3 flounders, 2 herberts and a tent) to stop saying anything.

It sounded like someone practising the banjo in next doors garage.

Actually pre-match was an improvement; I even got to speak to the guy in the next seat without screaming at each other (and [istill[/i not actually being able to hear what he was saying). I for one would be happy if this continued.....as if!!