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| Quote: J20 "Sorry who broke the cap?'"
we did LAST year, whats your excuse this year?  |
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| Quote: -VIKINGMAN- "Over the top moderation.'"
thats rich coming from a widnes board regular
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| Quote: wbk666 "thats rich coming from a widnes board regular ![]()
I said i would like Apple pie with Custard to which someone took offence.
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| Quote: JENKY "Do you think one of the reasons behind that is the level of support you started off with was far higher than anyone elses after a few more seasons in SL and a [ilot [/imore seasons being a top team in recent memory than any other club outside SL (and some in it) ?
A lot of Widnes fans will still easily remember trips to Wembley , world club challenges and competing with Wigan for the league title which has obviously helped in these dark years.'"
The level of support has held up reasonably well even through the darkest days.
A lot of fans left as they have been disillusioned with the SL era - being left out 1st time around and the sell off of our best players due to money problems. They came back when we went into SL and left when pushed out for Les Cats. We've always maintained a hardcore of 2500 - 3000. It probably does help having such a successful, relatively recent past as that's how fans are really attracted in numbers.
We do keep our success close to our hearts as we are, in comparison to Wigan, Leeds, Saints and Bradford a relatively small club. We like the fact that we matched and bettered the big clubs and even conquered a star studded Canberra team to be crowned the best in the world.
Under SOC's guidance, we are now back at the top table but it will be much tougher in this age to get back to the top. |
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2015 - major missed opportunity, 2016 - stronger teams = harder task (no problem there then), 2017 - OMG What now!!!:953.jpg |
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So does anyone know what Mr Betts' sniping salary cap after match comments were?
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| Quote: Redchemic "The level of support has held up reasonably well even through the darkest days.
A lot of fans left as they have been disillusioned with the SL era - being left out 1st time around and the sell off of our best players due to money problems. They came back when we went into SL and left when pushed out for Les Cats. We've always maintained a hardcore of 2500 - 3000. It probably does help having such a successful, relatively recent past as that's how fans are really attracted in numbers.
We do keep our success close to our hearts as we are, in comparison to Wigan, Leeds, Saints and Bradford a relatively small club. We like the fact that we matched and bettered the big clubs and even conquered a star studded Canberra team to be crowned the best in the world.
Under SOC's guidance, we are now back at the top table but it will be much tougher in this age to get back to the top.'"
That's a pretty fair assessment. Now get off this thread, no room for balanced viewpoints here! |
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How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?:icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: Leyther_Matt "That's a pretty fair assessment. Now get off this thread, no room for balanced viewpoints here! ![]()
Did they have subtitles when Betts was speaking?
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| Quote: Bartholemew Smythe "Did they have subtitles when Betts was speaking?'"
No, though there were several people who thought it was actually Tanya Arnold speaking. Never been seen in the same room together. Fact. |
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What will happen to Widnes if and I say if they are found to have broken the SC this year and last year? Personally I think they have a lot more than few current SL teams to offer so I hope they put up a good show for a club this side of the Penines. Always enjoy going to Smogland win or loose. They're not a bad bunch really.
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How long is your memory?! |
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The facts are that we DIDN'T spend over the cap.
We did, however, fail to fill in a form.
Hence, Technical breach.
Hope Betts enjoys his month of being a Super League coach before they fire him.
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| Quote: L3YTH "The facts are that we DIDN'T spend over the cap.
We did, however, fail to fill in a form.
Hence, Technical breach.
Hope Betts enjoys his month of being a Super League coach before they fire him.'"
Will he even last as long as that? And the Smogs wonder why we were all p1ssing our sides when their "big coaching announcement" was Denise extending her contract. |
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How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?:icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: Leyther_Matt "No, though there were several people who thought it was actually Tanya Arnold speaking. Never been seen in the same room together. Fact.'"
..........Listening to "marble mouth" Betts reminds me of the fire safety adverts( playing with matches ...Charlie says ) a few years ago......... |
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Ooops....
Did I touch a nerve?
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