Why did Phil Clarke, both pre- and post-game, try and make the point “Salford haven’t been champions since before the outbreak of World War 2”?

They were champions in 1974 and 1976.

How does that bloke get a gig on tele? He’s clueless!

Mate this website specialises in protecting the rights of the lowest common denominator. You're more likely to be banned for stating the obvious than Jean ever is.

."So those who care about the international game, and the reputation of the British game, should be praying for a St. Helens victory."
International? The internationals are yet to come. The Aussies do not see any club in the northern hemisphere as offering much so will not care if its Saints or Salford. They will take note of the GB side.
As for the British game, little old Salford (quote by Jacko) will provide romance. Romance matters in sports. Jean, have you heard of romance?

I'm not defending anyone but I'm not sure what constitutes inflammatory these days.

However, why so touchy, particularly this week on the run up to your RL team's biggest game for more than a few generations? Chill out Slim it's an incredible achievement, well done most fans are behind you and the other advantage that you and I both have on Saturday is that United aren't playing

Quote: Moe syslak "I can remember the last time classy saint Helens faced the Sydney Roosters.'" yeah back in 2016 with a young Jackson Hastings playing for the roosters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5s57PuMOM0

Quote: Moe syslak "I can remember the last time classy saint Helens faced the Sydney Roosters.'" yeah back in 2016 with a young Jackson Hastings playing for the roosters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5s57PuMOM0

I think it's best I don't respond to this until after the Grand Final. And I'll leave it at that for now.