Thanks for the comments and support guys, I'm sure that it WILL be a night to remember.

I'd like to add another comment if I may, this time from someone else ...

The words of the Warrington Wolves coach Tony Smith in conversation with a dozen injured 1 MERCIAN soldiers after the Warrington V Castleford game last season;

“We put our bodies on the line for our club … you put your lives on the line for your country, and for that we are forever grateful.”





'not a bad bloke.

I'll be wearing my Troops tribute shirt with pride this Friday...Good bless them all the serving and the fallen...

Total respect for these young lads who put themselves in danger so we can sleep safe at night. Found this video on Youtube that shows just how good these guys are and how professional they are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BTk6-2a_0

Total respect for these young lads who put themselves in danger so we can sleep safe at night. Found this video on Youtube that shows just how good these guys are and how professional they are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BTk6-2a_0

Keep Safe Al, we'll have a few beers on your return.

This is fantastic to see, its great how rugby league and other sports are recognising what a great job our lads are doing in Afghanistan.

I can't see the conflict lasting too long now, the Afghan villages have probably been talking about nothing else this year other than how good the Wolves attack has been in super league and how irritating Phil Clarke is, once the Taliban see those Wire shirts coming over the hill they are bound to give up and wave the white flag.

Just a technicality but i'm pretty sure we're there to help the Afhgans fight off the Taliban..... Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong?

Thats why i'm not much kop at Modern Warfare 2 on the xbox, if it moves i shoot

hang on maybe those Navy Seals got the Wrong man (I bet thats not a first).

'From Warrington to Afghanistan' .... 20 past the hour, Stand 4 via Bold, Thatto Heath, Fingerpost, Clockface.

'bit more official now. 's going to be a great night!! www.warringtonwolves.org/its-all ... pport-4282

'bit more official now. 's going to be a great night!! www.warringtonwolves.org/its-all ... pport-4282

hey Al hows it going out there??
this event was outstanding mate and i feel for the person who takes over your job as they now have some extremely big shoes to fill. you would have loved it too mate, WHOLE of the south stand were on thier feet as we stood in middle of pitch at half time singing "barmy army" to us. some great support from both players and supporters, was amazing to see people putting notes in the buckets we had for collections.

When did the Taliban become a terrorist organisation and not a political party, who's politics reflect their religious beliefs?

Sometime between the Soviet Union pulling out and the 2nd Gulf war I think, but I can't find a date.

Good point subtly made. 370 British troops killed in Afghanistan, and for what exactly?

Fantastic actions by the club and, of course, 1st mercian. I wish you all the best out there and a safe return home

its a shame Wigan dont do something similar