UNDER fire for recent lack of attacking flair despite topping the Super League table, Saints will seek to silence their critics when Castleford visit Knowsley Road on Monday, kick-off 8pm.

And, if past results are the yardstick, skipper Bobbie Goulding's side should have plenty of opportunity to indulge themselves, for the Tigers have lost all five of their last league appearances at Saints, and have just six points from eight games.

The complete match will be televised on the Sky channel and the referee is Bob Connolly of Wigan, while a curtain-raiser between the respective Academy teams will kick-off at 6.15pm.

The Alliance team travel to Castleford tomorrow, Friday, kick-off 7.30pm.

Saints have agreed an admission reduction with Sheffield Eagles for the game at Cardiff on Saturday, June 8. Tickets originally costing £8 and £6 will now be £6 and £4, but must be bought at Knowsley Road before the Castleford game.

The Welsh trip is a 'double-header' in that admission includes the South Wales v Carlisle clash.

Saints have signed Paul Haigh, younger brother of senior squad back Andy Haigh.

An 'Ultimate Comeback' 16-page full-colour Wembley souvenir will be on sale shortly, price £2.50.

Super League kick-off times at Knowsley Road will be 6pm during June, July and August, except for the visit of Leeds on Sunday, June 30, which will start at 3pm.

Saints have denied reports they have made an offer for Hull's Tongan-born centre Tevita Vaikona.

Injuries have compelled Dean Busby and Scott Gibbs to withdraw from the Welsh European Cup squad, who trained at Saints on Wednesday and will do so again next Wednesday.

Supporters will have another chance to be pictured with the Challenge Cup on Saturday, June 1, from 9am to 1pm, when a high-quality 8x6 print will cost just £4.

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