Old Frightful 6,171 Report post Posted October 28 Discuss the SL game between St Helens and Wigan Warriors here. "Son, can you play me a memory, I'm not really sure how it goes, but it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete, when I wore a younger man's clothes" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 1,876 Report post Posted October 28 (edited) We clinch the League Leaders Shield with a win here, I reckon, be it on a points percentage or the two points for a win method. There’s no point playing games beyond this weekend and after the Salford postponement today, we’ll almost certainly see the end of the regular season after these games, so this makes it a must win though we must do that without the standout player in the competition this season, Alex Walmsley. Though, we don’t actually know what we’re playing for and we’re sending players out to play, not knowing what they’re actually doing it for. A four team play-off and this game might not matter anyway, especially if we don’t get proper home advantage, beyond the picking up the hub cap. A five team play-off and this game has an added importance due to getting a second bite at the cherry. We’re heading into a Saints - Wigan Derby, one of our big events in the calendar, not knowing what these two are actually playing for, so how do journalists hype that up? How does Sky and their pundits talk about the game and it’s consequences? I appreciate that things change quickly but this all seems a bit poorly thought out. Edited October 28 by Hela Wigmen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 3,088 Report post Posted October 28 Saints by 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronicler of Chiswick 956 Report post Posted October 29 Saints by 18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Toppy 1,525 Report post Posted October 29 The fact Saints rested virtually their entire first choice team against Salford shows how much emphasis they are placing against this Wigan game. Win this and they're virtually guaranteed the hubcap, and more importantly from the clubs perspective the £100K cheque that goes with it. A big boost to the clubs finances in such difficult Covid times. Sadly the weather looks like being awful for Friday night, meaning a likely error strewn slug fest up the middle. Even without Walmsley I still reckon Saints will have too much for the pies and will come away with a win. Lets Get Brexit Done !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bod 120 Report post Posted October 29 The loss against Salford could hand the shield to Wigan. If Saints had played anything like a full team and got the win there would be no pressure on them tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 1,876 Report post Posted October 29 12 minutes ago, Bod said: The loss against Salford could hand the shield to Wigan. If Saints had played anything like a full team and got the win there would be no pressure on them tomorrow. If your aunt had balls, she’d be your uncle. Two games in three days and for all but two and a bit minutes, we were winning that game. We didn’t know either before Salford that we’d be likely ending the season after the Wigan game either. We actually haven’t got a clue whether we’re playing for anything against Wigan more than the usual bragging rights or whether this is “do or die” and we must win to secure the hubcap, which is, frankly, ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Prince 1,411 Report post Posted October 29 3 hours ago, Saint Toppy said: The fact Saints rested virtually their entire first choice team against Salford shows how much emphasis they are placing against this Wigan game. Win this and they're virtually guaranteed the hubcap, and more importantly from the clubs perspective the £100K cheque that goes with it. A big boost to the clubs finances in such difficult Covid times. Sadly the weather looks like being awful for Friday night, meaning a likely error strewn slug fest up the middle. Even without Walmsley I still reckon Saints will have too much for the pies and will come away with a win. Fair point, but what is the prize money for lower places? Or is it just evenly distributed? SL were going to give 250k to the cancelled Championship autumn competition. What has happened to this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Toppy 1,525 Report post Posted October 29 Didn't think there was any prize money for the lower places. The £100K LLS prize only came in a few years ago because clubs argued that having a GF with prize money and nothing for the league leaders devalued a teams efforts over the course of the whole year. Lets Get Brexit Done !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exiled Wiganer 3,528 Report post Posted October 30 (edited) Lam has failed to win any of the 5 games he has played against Saints, and is yet to have his contract renewed for next year. A big night in store for him. Incidentally, by this stage we may have played more often at Saints’ ground than our own this year - are we the only club that has played no games at home after the lockdown? If so, it’s some effort to be in second. Edited October 30 by Exiled Wiganer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Toppy 1,525 Report post Posted October 30 18 hours ago, Bod said: The loss against Salford could hand the shield to Wigan. If Saints had played anything like a full team and got the win there would be no pressure on them tomorrow. Even if wigan win, Saints will still be top after Friday as their points difference is massively better. Lets Get Brexit Done !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Warrior 34 Report post Posted October 30 If the percentage system is used the 2 teams will be level on points won but Wigan will have played one game less therefore will have a higher percentage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyscoot 388 Report post Posted October 30 (edited) 3 hours ago, Exiled Wiganer said: Lam has failed to win any of the 5 games he has played against Saints, and is yet to have his contract renewed for next year. A big night in store for him. Incidentally, by this stage we may have played more often at Saints’ ground than our own this year - are we the only club that has played no games at home after the lockdown? If so, it’s some effort to be in second. I thought the only stadiums used were Wire, Salford, St Helens, Catalans and Leeds Edited October 30 by andyscoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 1,876 Report post Posted October 30 Good warm up for the play-offs. It’s likely to be a straight shoot out for the hubcap this evening and we’ve got to treat it as such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exiled Wiganer 3,528 Report post Posted October 30 35 minutes ago, andyscoot said: I thought the only stadiums used were Wire, Salford, St Helens, Catalans and Leeds I thought Cas and Hull at least had also played at home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 1,876 Report post Posted October 30 Just now, Exiled Wiganer said: I thought Cas and Hull at least had also played at home? Pretty sure they have, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 3,088 Report post Posted October 30 5 hours ago, Exiled Wiganer said: Lam has failed to win any of the 5 games he has played against Saints, and is yet to have his contract renewed for next year. A big night in store for him. Incidentally, by this stage we may have played more often at Saints’ ground than our own this year - are we the only club that has played no games at home after the lockdown? If so, it’s some effort to be in second. I can’t remember Wakefield or Hull KR playing at home, though doesn’t mean they haven’t of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADREDNIGE 695 Report post Posted October 30 5 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: Pretty sure they have, too. They have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 6,236 Report post Posted October 30 (edited) Don't forget some games have been played without a TV presence, those games can be played anywhere. Edited October 30 by Padge Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 6,236 Report post Posted October 30 Why is Longy playing pocket billiards on live TV. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moove 914 Report post Posted October 30 2 minutes ago, Padge said: Why is Longy playing pocket billiards on live TV. Haha I'm glad someone else noticed that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manx RL 1,166 Report post Posted October 30 Good to see Wigan in Referee replica kits - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 2,312 Report post Posted October 30 What a disgusting Wigan away kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manx RL 1,166 Report post Posted October 30 0-0 1 minute gone. tense. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manx RL 1,166 Report post Posted October 30 Anyones game 1 - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
