WITH the Challenge Cup safely back at Knowsley Road, Saints and Bradford Bulls stage round two in the silverware stakes with a crucial Super League clash at Odsal on Sunday, kick-off 7.30pm.

The game is a real four-pointer because, with both sides having played eight games, unbeaten leaders Bradford currently enjoy a two-point lead over champions Saints. So victory is essential for Bobbie Goulding's side as they bid to retain the league crown.

Saints are likely to be at full strength except for Alan Hunte, whose hamstring problem is likely keep him out for another fortnight, while the report from Bradford is that Robbie Paul will be missing due a foot injury sustained at Wembley, and Paul Loughlin is doubtful with a calf strain.

The referee at Odsal is Russell Smith; the match will be televised live on the Sky channel, and the respective Academy teams will meet in a curtain-raiser kick-off 5pm.

Saints' Alliance team will meet Bradford Bulls at Knowsley Road tonight (Thursday), kick-off 7.30pm, in a fixture re-arranged from last night (Wednesday).

Saints' are to hold revised contract talks with Lance Todd Trophy winner stand-off Tommy Martyn and transfer-listed full-back Steve Prescott.

Saints are to stage their first-ever Golf Classic day at the Blundells Hill club on Wednesday, June 18 from 1pm, followed by an evening dinner and cabaret.

The competition will comprise 24 teams of four players (male and female) and will feature Saints and Australian stars over here for the World Club Championship.

An invitation to enter three players to accompany a sporting celebrity is also on offer.

The entry fee of £325 plus VAT per team includes a host of prizes; three-course meal and entertainment; soup and sandwiches on arrival; team photograph and putting competition.

Reservations will also be accepted for the dinner and cabaret only. Further details on Saints' inaugural Golf Classic venture may be obtained from Mike Callaghan or Andy Foreman on St, Helens 758269.

Knowsley Road half-back star Tommy Martyn has been selected in the Irish squad to play France in Paris on Tuesday, May 13. The next meeting of the Junior Saints Club will take place at the Black Bull Hotel, on Monday, May 12, at 6.15pm. More information may be obtained from Aunty Freda on St. Helens 602253.

The 18th annual dinner of the Saints' Past Players Association, which will be held in the Cabaret Lounge on Friday, June 13, is already a sell-out! 7. Guest speaker will be Shaun McRae and master-of-ceremonies for this night of nostalgia is Ray French.

The PPA are grateful to the following companies for generous sponsorship: Sutton and Son; United Glass; Pilkington Glass; Ellison Travel; Horton's Carpets; Cottom's Tiles; Matthew Brown; Burtonwood Plastics; Expressions Offset; Whitbread Breweries.

A cabaret night in aid of the Gus O'Donnell kidney machine fund will be held at St. Anne's club, Sutton, on Wednesday, May 14, from 7.30pm. It will feature the Mike Callaghan Roadshow and tickets, price £2, may be obtained by telephoning Marshalls Cross 818708 or St. Helens 758152. 'Trip of a Lifetime' raffle tickets, with the main prize being a three-week holiday in Australia and New Zealand for Saints World Club Challenge games, are available at the Superstore price £1.

A sponsored 10 kilometre fun-run in aid the Luke Bryan Appeal Fund will be held from Haydock High School to the Sankey Linear Park on Sunday, June 15. It is also intended to stage an aerobics fund-raiser at Haydock Leisure Centre on the same day. More information may be obtained from Linda Travis on 01942-276293 or George Anderton on St. Helens 734614.

North West Video company boss and Saints' fan Ron Lee is appealing for film footage and memorabilia of the club's history in order to publish a video tape. He can be contacted on St. Helens 29976.

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