I used to love playing Saints in the pre-Super League era as they were games that could go either way but since 1994 so many times I thought about us beating them and highlighted their potential weaknesses but it never came to fruition until this year. Saints are very very dangerous and the thought of playing them twice in the play offs (which we will if we finish 2nd because the Pies wouldn't choose either of us) if I'm honest scares me to death even after beating them twice this season. We must win at all costs against the crust munchers to avoid Saints.

My fears exactly.



There's no "maybe" about it! Two games don't erase fifteen years of hurt so easily.

Don't really fear anyone, now

As Sally says, it's between us, Worriers and Stains, now
For mine, Cats and Hudds look like they've "shot their bolt" for the season, judging by results of the past few weeks.
Leeds.....nah, I just don't see them doing anything now for a while. I see a couple of seasons of "transition".

IF we win today, I think we'll comfortably see off Hull on Friday.
If we can't beat them when it matters (a mid table side at the season-end), it'll show some BIG weaknesses.

Come on Wire...lets do August, September and October unbeaten

Hull are the worst team in SL to understand from a betting point of view. Quite possible they are peaking at the right time, won last 3 and scored 148 points in the process, and they beat us down here earlier in the season.

Saints for me are the team of the year, due to playing every game away from home, and reaching a CC semi final. They have consistently gone about getting results without displaying their usual flambouyant style. Very dangerous to underestimate.

Hudds have had a shocking few months, but I'd expect them to post a cricket score today against Harlequins. They've certainly got the players to put big games in, and could surprise a few in the play-offs. Remember last year.

All depends on today's game, Wire lose, then it's pointless putting the extra effort in next week.

All makes for an intersting end to the season, and tbh, I can see today's game finishing both teams for the season.

If Leeds don't win the GF, which I can't see, good luck to the Wire in the playoffs. A good win today and as Leeds showed in 04, a good run up to the play offs and a confident team are what you need. I would absolutely love a Wire v Pies final with the Wire thrashing them. Get your GF tickets booked.

p.s. will never forget a trip to Wilderspool one rainy Sunday afternoon where fans were brilliant and we had a few bevvies together in a pub near the ground.