Quote: stillinthepast "This thread was created with the idea that fans of both Saints and Wigan can comment on the prospect of seeing two former greats of Rugby League take to the field to receive the acclaim of BOTH sets of fans.
All I can say Suzy, what a bigoted, attention seeking reply you have come up with, any intense rivalry that exists between the clubs will be put to one side if Tom and Billy walk out side by side.
Suzy I know you will come up with a reply that shows your usual sarcasm and what you think is a barbed reply.
It will not get a reply.'"
Touchy, aren't you?
In 2010 I believe Offiah gave a speech or recorded a speech along with some other "legends" of the fairly recent past. I feel the Shaun Edwards/Offiahs/Farrells etc. are a lot more relevant to our players of today. Some of our homegrown players will have grown up watching them, aspiring to be them and some of our non-homegrown will recognise them from test sides etc.
I'll guarantee Pettybourne, Bowen and our Welsh and London contingent had little to no understanding of who Billy Boston is or was before it was explained to them.