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Rhyl Journal
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Coach Carl urges Crusaders' fans to turn out in force
Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM will play host to the top-two League One meeting between leaders North Wales and Swinton Lions. If everything goes their way, it will certainly be a day to remember for the Crusaders. Should Workington Town lose out at home to Keighley Cougars, a triumph for North Wales would see them crowned as League One champions for the season. Head coach Forster told CruCast: 'We're trying, we really are and we just want the fans' support. 'I think... the next two Sundays are potentially two cup finals. It can actually be won on Sunday if we do what we need to do and Keighley beat Workington. 'So, you know, we could be in a party atmosphere come Sunday, or it's next week at Rochdale. 'But, I think if you look back at when we went to Doncaster in that cup final, it felt like a home game. 'So, I just urge everyone to come out, support the boys, you know. Sunday, we could achieve what we've wanted to achieve for the last three years, which would be massive for the club and I think we should all be there to enjoy it together and, if it's not this week, I think we've just got to build some momentum and, you know, get as much support as we can and hopefully bring that trophy home.' It's been some campaign already for the Crusaders, with 12 wins from their 13 matches. However, their solitary loss did come away against Sunday's visitors Swinton back in early June. The Lions came roaring back from a 16-6 interval deficit to record a terrific 26-20 triumph. Sam Wilde, Pat Ah Van and Ollie Brookes scored North Wales' tries on the day, with Jamie Dallimore kicking the remainder of the points. Reflecting on that match, Forster admitted: 'I felt when we played them at their place we let emotions take over, a few ex-Swinton lads in our side probably over-played and as a team we just went away from what we do well. 'Swinton have also added some more quality since then, so we'll be looking at their last few games and we're ready for a very physical game.' With Jake Spedding and Jordan Case both returning from injury last weekend, coupled with the first appearance of the season for Jamie Jenkins and reserve player Kian Fishwick being brought into the fold, Forster admitted he's got a selection headache this week. 'The lads who came in last week did really well, we knew that during the run-in we'd need every member of the squad so last week gave me an opportunity to test a few different combinations and also get game time into lads who we'll need over the next six to seven weeks,' he said. 'They did really well, and they've certainly given me a headache when it comes to choosing the squad on Friday.' Elsewhere on Sunday, Dewsbury Rams travel to Newcastle Thunder and Rochdale Hornets welcome Whitehaven.
Leader Live
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Coach Carl urges Crusaders' fans to turn out in force
Colwyn Bay's Stadiwm CSM will play host to the top-two League One meeting between leaders North Wales and Swinton Lions. If everything goes their way, it will certainly be a day to remember for the Crusaders. Should Workington Town lose out at home to Keighley Cougars, a triumph for North Wales would see them crowned as League One champions for the season. Head coach Forster told CruCast: 'We're trying, we really are and we just want the fans' support. 'I think... the next two Sundays are potentially two cup finals. It can actually be won on Sunday if we do what we need to do and Keighley beat Workington. 'So, you know, we could be in a party atmosphere come Sunday, or it's next week at Rochdale. 'But, I think if you look back at when we went to Doncaster in that cup final, it felt like a home game. 'So, I just urge everyone to come out, support the boys, you know. Sunday, we could achieve what we've wanted to achieve for the last three years, which would be massive for the club and I think we should all be there to enjoy it together and, if it's not this week, I think we've just got to build some momentum and, you know, get as much support as we can and hopefully bring that trophy home.' It's been some campaign already for the Crusaders, with 12 wins from their 13 matches. However, their solitary loss did come away against Sunday's visitors Swinton back in early June. The Lions came roaring back from a 16-6 interval deficit to record a terrific 26-20 triumph. Sam Wilde, Pat Ah Van and Ollie Brookes scored North Wales' tries on the day, with Jamie Dallimore kicking the remainder of the points. Reflecting on that match, Forster admitted: 'I felt when we played them at their place we let emotions take over, a few ex-Swinton lads in our side probably over-played and as a team we just went away from what we do well. 'Swinton have also added some more quality since then, so we'll be looking at their last few games and we're ready for a very physical game.' With Jake Spedding and Jordan Case both returning from injury last weekend, coupled with the first appearance of the season for Jamie Jenkins and reserve player Kian Fishwick being brought into the fold, Forster admitted he's got a selection headache this week. 'The lads who came in last week did really well, we knew that during the run-in we'd need every member of the squad so last week gave me an opportunity to test a few different combinations and also get game time into lads who we'll need over the next six to seven weeks,' he said. 'They did really well, and they've certainly given me a headache when it comes to choosing the squad on Friday.' Elsewhere on Sunday, Dewsbury Rams travel to Newcastle Thunder and Rochdale Hornets welcome Whitehaven.
