The games afootSteve0:
McNamara furious after the game at his side not getting a penalty all game...he has a point, but at the same time Catalans weren't brilliant.
Biggest difference for me was that rovers played as a team, whereas Catalan didn't seem to. Catalans forwards looked knackered and they badly need a decent hooker.
Rovers furious themselves that Catalans were only penalised 3 times. Penalty count of 3-1 which is hardly outrageous but with Catalans on the back foot most of the game and Elliott Whitehead totally reckless, Cats were very fortunate to only be penalised 3 times.
Second half Rovers were virtually faultless and were by far the better team.
Wire will throw a lot more at us in the final than Catalans did, we are aware of that. We're not counting our chickens that's for sure. However I'll say this. Rovers are not going to go away anytime soon. The club is building to long term sustainability and in 2 years time when major retailers are paying rent to Hull KR we might well be the only club not losing money.
If the bookies are right and Rovers lift the challenge cup then great. I think they will be. There might even be a dip after that it's often the case for challenge cup winning teams. But if not then I reckon Rovers will respond by finishing top of the league.
We used to say 'You'll never win at Wembley' but forever is a such long time. Enjoy the next 4 weeks.