The reaction isn't about the loss though is it? It's about the manner of the performance, particularly in the second half. 'Gutless' is a word I have read to describe it and I'd say that pretty much summed up the team's so-called efforts in the second half, a total contrast to matches against Cas and Leeds.

This was Wigan, at home, on a glorious day in front of a packed stadium and we were well in the game at halftime. But we just gave up. That's what the reaction is about, not that we lost.

Not as bad as I feared and should probably still manage to beat a tired Widnes side. I do hate seeing Wellens in the halves though. Would rather we bring back Superstar Stuart Howarth and give him a go there.

No, no please god no! Leave Howarth where he is, and never to there again!

It is indeed, and the widnes team is:

1. Rhys Hanbury; 20. Paddy Flynn, 14. Chris Dean, 3. Cameron Phelps, 2. Jack Owens; 6. Kevin Brown, 28. Grant Gore; 10. Ben Kavanagh, 15. Lloyd White, 18. Paul Johnson, 17. Danny Galea, 12. Danny Tickle, 24. Macgraff Leuluai.
Subs: 13. Hep Cahill, 16. Willie Isa, 19. Adam Lawton, 25. Alex Gerrard.

Ah time for the pleasant tones of Ray French.

Good luck to the boys and all who go to the match today.

Could not justify 3 tanks of petrol to St. Helens over the weekend.