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Roby has grounds to be excited
09:45, Feb 10 2012
The excitement is building for England hooker James Roby as he prepares to lead St Helens out for Friday night's historic first Stobart Super League match at Langtree Park against Salford.
After spending the whole of the 2011 season sharing Widnes' Stobart Stadium, Saints will finally return home and Roby will once more fill in for injured captain Paul Wellens as they christen their £30million home.
"It's a great honour for myself," said Roby, who as a young fan stood on the terraces at the now-demolished Knowsley Road ground to cheer on his heroes. "I'm made up. I can't wait to finally see what the atmosphere is going to be like when it's full."
He added: "We got used to Widnes after a few weeks but it was never home and fans numbers were down.
"It's great to be back in St Helens now and, the way season ticket sales are going, hopefully the crowds will be fantastic all year.
"Obviously it's been a long time coming but everything is top notch and we've definitely no excuses in terms of facilities. We just need to go out there and do our job as players.
"We can't get caught up in all the hype. We've got to perform on pitch and (coach) Royce (Simmons) has drummed that into us.
"Hopefully we can take bit of confidence from last week's game and get another two points on the board."
Solskjaer not heading to Villa 22:45, May 22 2012
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager, Press Association Sport understands. more
Real is 'perfect challenge' for Mourinho 20:45, May 22 2012
Jose Mourinho believes the task of leading Real Madrid for the next four years represents "the perfect challenge" for the next stage of his coaching career after he signed a new deal with the club. more
Care bares his soul 18:45, May 22 2012
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Hargreaves released by City 16:45, May 22 2012
Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired. more
I won't stop tweeting - KP 15:45, May 22 2012
Kevin Pietersen has brushed off concerns his latest Twitter outburst could land him in trouble with the England and Wales Cricket Board and has no plans to tone down his comments on the micro-blogging site. more
Drogba to leave Chelsea 15:45, May 22 2012
Didier Drogba will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of June, the club have announced on their website. more
Haye rejects jibes from Klitschko camp 14:45, May 22 2012
David Haye has rubbished claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is "afraid" of facing the Ukrainian heavyweight. more
Broad up to third in rankings 14:45, May 22 2012
Stuart Broad has achieved a career-best position in the latest ICC Player Rankings following his maiden 10-wicket haul in England's first Test victory over the West Indies, which concluded at Lord's on Monday. more
Mourinho extends Bernabeu stay 13:45, May 22 2012
Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced. more
Injury forces Leamy to hang up boots 12:45, May 22 2012
Denis Leamy has become the third Munster player this season to announce an early retirement due to injury. more
Fans' group challenge Liverpool owners 11:45, May 22 2012
Liverpool owners have been challenged to publicly explain their strategy for the club by a leading fans' group. more
Williams 'proud' of torch role 11:45, May 22 2012
Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams said carrying the Olympic torch was an "amazing feeling". more
