Sat 28th May: Challenge Cup Final: Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors KO 15:00 (BBC One)

[John Drake]

Discuss the Challenge Cup Final: Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors here.

[davet]

Giants win.  (that is all that's needed to be said)

[Harry Stottle]

Tui Lolohea to win Lance Todd and guide the giants to a narrow victory.

[FearTheVee]

Come on you Giants!

Fartown by 4

[WN83]

Such a close game to call IMO. I'm stumped why Huddersfield have a 7.5 start with a couple of bookies I've looked at. They have big game experience all over the place, they have a fantastic pack and a dangerous backline. I've said before that I think they have a chance of reaching Old Trafford, as well as potentially winning this. We will need to be every bit as good as we were in that Semi Final and anything less won't be enough. We've been off since that semi, so a lot will depend if we can get that momentum back. One area it does feel like we'll have the advantage is on the pace front and we do have that potential to score from deep in to our own half, so territory will be huge.

 

Too close to call and I'm sitting firmly on the fence. I'm looking forward to it. 

[DavidM]

Wigan by 10 , Jai Field MOM

[Old Frightful]

6 minutes ago, DavidM said:

Jai Field MOM

Probably.

We all remember the classic Offiah try v Leeds at Wembley, I have a feeling Field will do summat similar maybe more than once. How does the Tottenham pitch fare in comparison to the Wembley turf in size?, clearly the bigger the better for Field.

I hope both teams play to their full potential, could be a great final and I really hope there's nowt for either lot of speccies to bellyache about afterwards as regards the officiating.

Would also be great to see Field Marshall Bibby in the squad again, saw him in the team listing for Wigan in the SF v Saints but never heard him mentioned by his full name during play, maybe he got a late call up for the Army...

I'll go Giants 16 Pies 18.

 

[Nate90]

My Nan made me buy myself a new shirt for the Cup Final she said I can't wear those old things. I'm 32. 

Anyway I'm looking forward to the novelty factor of Tottenham but I'm not predicting anything results wise as I don't want to jinx it.

Edited May 24 by Nate90

[Jughead]

James Child referee. No complaints from me, I thought he dipped for a few years but has re-emerged as one of the better referees. 

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Heart wants Huddersfield, head says Wigan (suspect that I'm not the only one).

[Patx71]

The Giants to beat the pies by 6 points... should be a cracker

 

[DavidM]

1 hour ago, Jughead said:

James Child referee. No complaints from me, I thought he dipped for a few years but has re-emerged as one of the better referees. 

Actually I agree . Seen him a few times lately and he’s been very good 

[daz39]

I really hope we do it, moreso for Ken and Jennifer 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c8kj5c

[StandOffHalf]

Wigan 28-10

Field hat-trick

[Padge]

Just make it a memorable game worthy of the occasion.

 

[Scubby]

Just now, Padge said:

Just make it a memorable game worthy of the occasion.

 

Yep, pretty excited to see what Field can do on the big stage. A ding dong battle would be awesome to see.

[Padge]

2 minutes ago, Scubby said:

Yep, pretty excited to see what Field can do on the big stage. A ding dong battle would be awesome to see.

I would like a last minute try to settle it, not bothered which side. The occasion needs that buzz, and it tends to make the news.

[daz39]

7 minutes ago, Padge said:

I would like a last minute try to settle it, not bothered which side. The occasion needs that buzz, and it tends to make the news.

No thank you, i have heart problems!!

[The Hallucinating Goose]

Gonna be a close one I feel. If Huddersfield play like they did in the semi then they should get the win. Hudds by 6.

[Toby Chopra]

7 hours ago, DavidM said:

Wigan by 10 , Jai Field MOM

The most likely outcome.

Hudds will put up a performance, Watto will have them ready. But like his Salford finals, they'll just fall short. 

[Jughead]

Wigan by 1. 

[voteronniegibbs]

I like the optimism of the voting so far. 11 going for a Hudds win by 7-12. 

7 ( 1 try) is certainly possible. But 12 ( up to 3 tries ( and yes I can do the other maths) ) is not going to happen.

I'll be rooting for Hudds but head says Pies by 10.

[Championi]

Fartown by 8 for Ken and Jennifer and all the old arena 84 gang

[Old Frightful]

3 hours ago, Scubby said:

Yep, pretty excited to see what Field can do on the big stage. A ding dong battle would be awesome to see.

Any chance of a late call up for Dean Bell?

[Scubby]

11 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

Any chance of a late call up for Dean Bell?

He must be 60 years old but I would still have him in over Iain Thornley