I thought they did well first time out, waned a bit second half having had no pre season and I thought the final score was a little harsh.
I think we should have enough to beat them though.

As a fan I think it's fair 2 demand that we tonk them
next week. After all if we expect a top 4 finish then the Crusaders are the type of team we need 2 be heavily beating! They have all sorts of off the field problems and it's time we took advantage. It's also time we laid down an early marker 2 say we are serious challengers. It may sound cocky but we as fans must start 2 demand results as we do have 'the team' to achieve this type of result. At the end of the day ask yourself if there is a crusaders player you'd take over a Wigan one??

Let's hope Madge and Wayne are true 2 their words and the lazy attitude shown in seasons gone by has been banished!

I truly believe in the talent we have and I know if we play a smart game and don't underestimate them we will come out as victors.

It's all about attitude isn't it. If the lads turn up and put as much effort into the game as they did the Wire 'Friendly' we'll be fine.

There was some great signs in that game in terms of attitude for the season. The lads looked fired up and hunted in packs in defence which is something we've not done outside of proper league games against big sides for a while.

They beat us last year, and they were robbed over the two tries by Lenny Henry tonight.

Even though we are traditionally poor early doors, we ought to put 20 on them.

20? I hope we put more than that on them.

We did that far too often over the last three seasons with various teams and if we do it again v Crusaders all the pre season optimism will evaporate in the space of 80 minutes.

I think MM will put what he feels is his strongest side out and will want the professional performance. If he gets the pro performance we will get the right result.

Dave