Quote: NtW "There was me thinking it might be considered a mark of respect, paid to a team that had just vanquished my own. My bad.
In the case of Hull at the CCF, it was also a small piece of history in the game. I'd paid my money, no-one seemed bothered about kicking me out of my seat, I was in no huge rush to get back anywhere (dinner was booked to allow plenty of time post-match in case I was watching us get the trophy). And having been to plenty of neutral finals (they were the only ones Wire fans got to go to for many a year until recent seasons don't forget), it had become something of a habit to stick around. Suppose I could have left 5 minutes earlier to get in the tube queue.
I think it's a shame more fans of opposing teams don't stick around to do the same. I think it's very poor form when people don't even bother to applaud their own team off after a final. But don't worry, I'm not losing sleep over it.
Like I said, I more bothered about RL generally than Wire specifically. Guess that means I don't have a life. Sorry if this upsets you so much.'"
I didn't stay but you're right - it is a mark of respect and I know deep down it's the right thing to do. I've only been to two GFs and I'm only going if we get there. The first one (although the whole stadium experience was horrid) I stayed and did applaud Leeds. As soon as the hooter went vs Wigan I was gone and I'd do the same this time if we lost to them. No way am I watching them celebrate. Wigan, St Helens, Widnes (ha!) I'd not stay and applaud. Pretty much anyone else I would, well maybe not Salford either (double ha).
