That is why I feel a little sorry for him. I would never, ever, go onto a Wigan forum at 10pm on a Friday night following a Wigan loss at Leeds and gloat. It's just such as odd, bitter, thing to do.

I've read about people who do this "I'll try to make you feel bad to make me feel a bit better about my lot". Really he should switch off his PC, take stock of himself, and take his wife/partner upstairs and make love and then feel better about the world.

He needs to love more, and hate less.

As much as I wouldn't expect anyone to wax lyrical about Leeds, but.....

...despite the slow start to the season, Leeds are still the reigning Champions, and have held the crown for the last 3 seasons. Losing at Headingley isn't a disgrace, and if you had taken the two points it would have been a fabulous effort. However, despite Leeds' injury problems, we still know how to win big games.

It's a bit disrespectful for people to start saying "if x player had been playing, and y player, we would have won" - I find that unlikely.

To be a Champion side you adapt to losing "key" men. Leeds lost Brent Webb before a Grand Final, and his replacement won the Harry Sunderland award. Opposing fans ridicule Carl Ablett and Ian Kirke, but they come up with the goods time and again. Leeds have been the subject of quite a few jokes this season, which seems crazy with so much time left and with them having the element of actually knowing how to win this thing!

I think Tony Smith is a legend and he knows exactly what he is doing, and will no doubt bring some real success to Warrington. But have a bit of class and realise that losing to the treble Champions at Headingley, and a club that does pretty much everything the right way, isn't a reflection of how bad Warrington were.

Well it depends on your definition of great. We had our moments in the 50's and early 70's and a spat of decent results in the late 80's early 90's. Indeed we are current CC winners and 2nd in the League. But no, we cannot compete with the Wigan successes of the 80's and early 90's. But neither have we been relegated or cheated on the salary cap. It's horses for courses.

Such a nice change to hear views from posters like this rather than the other garbage we get on here from those I won't name. You are exactly right. No shame in losing a one off games against big sides. I would like to win the odd one though so I can satisfy myself we can actually compete in the big games.

Great post, Cant disagree with that.

Although you may not be on about me i'll respond as though you have.

What i said about having Monas and Myler out is actually a back handed compliment to Leeds, I am in essence saying to beat the big clubs we need the extra pizazz because the games will be close calls.

just got back from tonights game,imo there wasn't that much between the 2 sides tbf,we got away from you with a few quick un-answered tries,but warrington to their credit never gave in and they made a real game of it
i think that the wire are a great side to watch,i like your style of play and your defense is very tough.
imo these 2 sides will have to battle it out a few more times this season and possibly when the stakes will be far higher,i can't wait
fantastic turnout from your fans tonight,it's a long time since i've seen so many travelling over on a friday night

Fair enough.

But it's unlikely you'll go into big games with a perfect bill of health. As rescuedblue said, champion teams adapt. I think warrington have a real shot at the super league title this season but to do it you're gonna need to have it in your locker to be able to beat a top team in a big game without a myler, or a briers or a monoghan.

Nice response!! And made me smile!