|
 |
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 178 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2008 | 17 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote Woggy="Woggy"Welcome back Saints, not sure if we're going to win it not but this first half is the first time I've felt like I'm watching a saints side in a while, win or lose, I can be proud of a decent performance do far'"
yeah w/d it was a great performance by saints, although i think leeds didnt turn up take nothing away from the punishers.  |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 393 | St. Helens |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jan 2011 | 15 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Oct 2017 | Apr 2017 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote Blobbynator="Blobbynator"My 1st post after the game and whilst this may be a reaction to the new coaching regime from the players, I've not seen Saints play like that for 4 or 5 years. We were absolutely sensational all across the park. Everyone in the 17 had a strong game, some more than others, but everyone contributed in some way.
We played with incredible aggression in the pack offensively and defensively - everyone of them were fantastic. Perry did exactly what we had hoped he would do from the start - excellent display and gives me optimism for his future, Puletua was outstanding in the back row (I'm excited to see him alongside Soliola), Wilkin worked tirelessly, Laffranchi was strong, Roby superb, LMS gave us great impact and both Magennis and Clough worked very hard. 4 forwards on the bench meant we were able to sustain the pressure and we were relentless. Leeds didn't stand a chance and their try came from a huge forward pass.
The backs off the back of it were top quality and that was all down to the great work of the half backs who completely controlled the game. Hohaia was the calming influence with his kicking and organisation whilst Lomax was able to shine and do what he does best. Lomax put in his best ever Saints display IMO, better than his performance last year at the DW Stadium. Gardner and Meli on the wings were fantastic, especially Gardner. They were like two wild bulls bringing that ball back, Leeds must've been fed up and they both gave us great momentum early in the sets. Gardner's tries were fantastic especially his 1st try, it was like he wound the clock back 5 years along with Wellens, who was superb also.
Most importantly for me, we were ruthless and entertaining to watch. We offloaded the ball and played with a freedom that we've not done since the Millward / Anderson era. I'm excited to see us play like this and the with the players we have on board we've got a good chance if we can continue in that type of form. Absolutely immense Saints, the 1st real special night at Langtree Park and I can't wait to see more.
COYS!'"
Spot on and fully agree with everything. COYS |
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 8991 | Doncaster RLFC |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Sep 2009 | 16 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Feb 2025 | Jun 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
|
Well I hope the wire game lives up to the new expectations of everyone and April turns out to be a great month for Saints and gets us back in the fight.
All the best I'll be reading with interest how the games go.
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 11377 | St. Helens |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Sep 2002 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jan 2025 | Aug 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
|
I have a feeling we'll come crashing down on Friday - Wire won't be making the same mistakes as Leeds.
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 1622 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Dec 2001 | 24 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Apr 2016 | Oct 2015 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
|
Going to be a test this week with the short turnaround, we have often come unstuck in the bigger games when playing on Sunday and then Friday. The players have to get in their faces from the off like the Leeds game, sore or not. To be honest, considering the pessimism with the performances of late, I'm just pleased that they have shown that the squad is more than capable if they play to their potential.
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 12189 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jun 2007 | 18 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jun 2017 | May 2017 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote FearTheVee="FearTheVee"I have a feeling we'll come crashing down on Friday - Wire won't be making the same mistakes as Leeds.'"
they've not exactly being flying though have they, that said it wont be as easy as Friday either. I can't pick a winner as i dont know which Saints will turn up |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 16170 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2008 | 17 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Feb 2016 | Oct 2015 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote Smurf="Smurf"Going to be a test this week with the short turnaround, we have often come unstuck in the bigger games when playing on Sunday and then Friday. '"
I'm not sure that will be such a big problem but we won't get the chance to do to Warrington what we did to Leeds, that is shock the fook out of them. Smith will be analysing that video very closely and their defence will be well prepared for us. |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 27757 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Dec 2001 | 24 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jan 2021 | May 2018 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
|
I think the short turn around might suit us. We were on fire on Sunday and it'd be nice to see us replicate that footie again on Friday. Wire are a different kettle of fish in terms of consistency and probably defence but they aren't unbeatable. We need to move their defence around in the same way that Wigoon did when shifting the ball out wide. I know Wello has had a couple of belting games in a row now and when you saw the way that Tomkins zoomed through those spaces out wide maybe he can do the same for us to win it.
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 10399 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jun 2005 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote FearTheVee="FearTheVee"I have a feeling we'll come crashing down on Friday - Wire won't be making the same mistakes as Leeds.'"
Wire make mroe mistakes than anyone, the problem is that their strike power means they do not need to build momentum like other teams. They can take you down from anywhere.
We need to make sure when we've got the ball we make it count, as there's no way (i'd have thought) that we'll keep them to 6 points like we did Leeds. |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Owner | 2928 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Feb 2005 | 21 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote McClennan="McClennan"I think the short turn around might suit us. We were on fire on Sunday and it'd be nice to see us replicate that footie again on Friday. Wire are a different kettle of fish in terms of consistency and probably defence but they aren't unbeatable. We need to move their defence around in the same way that Wigoon did when shifting the ball out wide. I know Wello has had a couple of belting games in a row now and when you saw the way that Tomkins zoomed through those spaces out wide maybe he can do the same for us to win it.'"
Wellens and zoom aren't two words usually found in the same sentence! |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 11377 | St. Helens |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Sep 2002 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jan 2025 | Aug 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
|
TO BE FIXED |
|
| Quote Offside Monkey="Offside Monkey"Wire make mroe mistakes than anyone, the problem is that their strike power means they do not need to build momentum like other teams. They can take you down from anywhere.
We need to make sure when we've got the ball we make it count, as there's no way (i'd have thought) that we'll keep them to 6 points like we did Leeds.'"
Sorry, when I say mistakes I meant the mistakes of a sloppy approach and underestimating Saints, not dropped ball etc.
Wire wouldn't underestimate us regardless of form - after the way we made their lives a misery for years their fans would want to smash us into the ground.
We were good at the weekend, very good, but Leeds didn't turn up. Wire will. |
|
|
|
|
|
