OMEGA Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/six-super-league-clubs-still-22343752.amp?__twitter_impression=true With the start of SuperLeague due in just 19 days this doesn’t bode well! 6 clubs still not in agreement with players on reduced wages which means they haven’t yet started training. Wakefield Trinity senior player calling for a players strike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 If Wakefield go on strike can we just relegate them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: If Wakefield go on strike can we just relegate them We? This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Hmmm, I can just imagine Sky's reaction if there is a strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Even if they end up being forced to play they could still effectively strike by throwing games etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Even if they end up being forced to play they could still effectively strike by throwing games etc. Trinity have previous in doing that Tommy, remember 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Stottle said: Trinity have previous in doing that Tommy, remember 2015? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Just now, Hela Wigmen said: What? You obviously don't remember Hela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Trinity have previous in doing that Tommy, remember 2015? I remember them being rubbish and nearly getting relegated, but not actually throwing games over pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: You obviously don't remember Hela. Go on, pass on this memory of yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Shouldn't this thread be re-titled Super League disaster thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Just now, Tommygilf said: I remember them being rubbish and nearly getting relegated, but not actually throwing games over pay No it wasn't that, the coach threw all the eggs into the basket of preparing for the first playing of the middle 8's, I seem to remember it was James Webster then Brian Smith took over, wasn't it reported that it was said "all that matters" or words of that ilk was survival in the SL, didn't they also change something like 10 of the team going into the finals series, which lead to tthe July transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: No it wasn't that, the coach threw all the eggs into the basket of preparing for the first playing of the middle 8's, I seem to remember it was James Webster then Brian Smith took over, wasn't it reported that it was said "all that matters" or words of that ilk was survival in the SL, didn't they also change something like 10 of the team going into the finals series, which lead to tthe July transfer window. So not throwing any games whatsoever, but playing the system cleverly to retain survival, then? Widnes tried this, too, I think. But got very, very different results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Stottle said: No it wasn't that, the coach threw all the eggs into the basket of preparing for the first playing of the middle 8's, I seem to remember it was James Webster then Brian Smith took over, wasn't it reported that it was said "all that matters" or words of that ilk was survival in the SL, didn't they also change something like 10 of the team going into the finals series, which lead to tthe July transfer window. Oh yeah, I remember them saying the last few games of that regular season didn't matter and the 8s was the priority. Not the same as this though really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Oh yeah, I remember them saying the last few games of that regular season didn't matter and the 8s was the priority. Not the same as this though really. What is not the same about not playing to win, if nothing else it is robbing the paying public beit on the ground or those who have subscribed via Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: What is not the same about not playing to win, if nothing else it is robbing the paying public beit on the ground or those who have subscribed via Sky. Take it you think Saints should be stripped of the LLS and Grand Final for resting players vs London twice last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: What is not the same about not playing to win, if nothing else it is robbing the paying public beit on the ground or those who have subscribed via Sky. Because that was arguably a tactical choice based around prioritising certain games over others to ensure Super League survival. (You wouldn't be upset because Leigh were the main losers out of that tactical decision would you?) A strike in this current scenario - either official or throwing games - would be with the intention of the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 36 minutes ago, Wanderer said: Shouldn't this thread be re-titled Super League disaster thread? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Because that was arguably a tactical choice based around prioritising certain games over others to ensure Super League survival. (You wouldn't be upset because Leigh were the main losers out of that tactical decision would you?) A strike in this current scenario - either official or throwing games - would be with the intention of the opposite. Are you being serious Tommy, I thought you would have given me a little more creedence than that statement, I will defend the club or anyone conected to it if I think it warrents that, but something as that suggestion never. PS, Leigh only won one game from 7 in those 8's, Wakeys decision was not a telling factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Take it you think Saints should be stripped of the LLS and Grand Final for resting players vs London twice last year? Stop being childish Hela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Are you being serious Tommy, I thought you would have given me a little more creedence than that statement, I will defend the club or anyone conected to it if I think it warrents that, but something as that suggestion never. PS, Leigh only won one game from 7 in those 8's, Wakeys decision was not a telling factor. I'm only poking fun H. I still think it's a different scenario though. The players throwing games now would be sending a clear message to the board whereas the example you cited was a tactical decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimmestStar Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 No problems at Hull KR. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-player-wage-cuts-4326558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Stop being childish Hela. It’s the same thing. We prioritised a cup quarter final and semi-final over two away games against London. It’s exactly the same thing, a case of prioritisation but seeing as it never directly influenced Leigh, you’re not bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganermike Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Oh yeah, I remember them saying the last few games of that regular season didn't matter and the 8s was the priority. Not the same as this though really. The criticism came about because they had only played something like 3 games when he said it IIRC. As Harry Stottle said they then replaced a lot of the squad bringing in almost a full team just ahead of the qualifiers. Even so they still only stayed up by winning the MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, wiganermike said: The criticism came about because they had only played something like 3 games when he said it IIRC. As Harry Stottle said they then replaced a lot of the squad bringing in almost a full team just ahead of the qualifiers. Even so they still only stayed up by winning the MPG. Thats all well and good - it was a realistic assessment of their situation -, but still not relevant to the players going on strike and throwing games now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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