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As the outcome was in doubt until the last 5 mins then it had an element of tension most of the way through - certainly from a Wigan fans perspective.
Wigan played the conditions, something we have been criticised for not doing in recent big games.
If we'd have tried to be expansive and dropped the ball every set we'd have been ridiculed.
If that was a World Cup final and England played the same way do you think anyone would have moaned about the style of the win or quality of the game ?
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| Quote: Big Steve "As the outcome was in doubt until the last 5 mins then it had an element of tension most of the way through - certainly from a Wigan fans perspective.
Wigan played the conditions, something we have been criticised for not doing in recent big games.
If we'd have tried to be expansive and dropped the ball every set we'd have been ridiculed.
If that was a World Cup final and England played the same way do you think anyone would have moaned about the style of the win or quality of the game ?'"
Quite correct.
Lets look at this in perspective:
"Neutral fans" wanted Wigan to lose the final. Wigan win (only securing the win with five minutes to go) - "Neutral fans" claim worst Cup Final ever.
"Neutral fans" wanted Wigan to lose the semi final. Wigan win (playing some excellent rugby league) - "Neutral fans" claim up there with the worst semi finals ever.
"Neutral fans" wanted Wigan to lose the quarter final vs Widnes. Wigan win (playing some excellent rugby league) - "Neutral fans" claim it was a very poor game.
Let's hope this trend continues.  |
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| Quote: Big Steve "
If that was a World Cup final and England played the same way do you think anyone would have moaned about the style of the win or quality of the game ?'"
No but the Yorkshires would still find an excuse to boo Sam.
I didn't relax until that second try - there was still time in the last 10 minutes for errors to give the game to either side & it was only after that the neutrals (aka "anyone but Wigan"icon_wink.gif started walking out.
Only the media were hyping it up for a repeat of '85nobody [/iwith any sense should have even thought that was even remotely possible. It wasn't pretty, but I'll take an ugly win any day over a beautifully played loss. |
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Think i would go to the dentist to have a tooth pulled than to sit and watch that garbage for 80 minutes again.
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The Internet has provided some wonderful creativity, opportunities and knowledge sharing but it has also given a worldwide forum for people you would leave a full pint behind in the pub to avoid having to listen to them.
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If you don't bother to go to the game when you live in the locality then you are not really a fan and therefore your views are invalid. It's simple.:icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: kim jong-il "Think i would go to the dentist to have a tooth pulled than to sit and watch that garbage for 80 minutes again.'"
I would happily pull it for you.... If your team had been in that game, i care little who you support, you would have appreciated the difficult conditions, and been crowing about the result.. Now get back into your sad little pit of despair, and stop making yourself look silly... |
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| Quote: Conroy "I hope we play 3 equally dull games in late September early October.'"
Play it the 'Leeds way' like we did on Saturday.
I've heard quite a few Leeds fans having a dig. You wouldn't think they'd won their grand finals playing wet weather, safety first rugby league. |
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| It was a game of territory - strong defence and quality kicking. It was only not a spectacle because both sides were so relentless in defence and obviously the rain didn't help with the ball handling. Is that really worse than in '99 and '06 when Leeds and Saints hammered London and Huddersfield? Not for me. Not that I'm that bothered, we have won the Super League and the Challenge Cup (twice) in the last four seasons, and we can still have a crack at winning the Super League again yet. How many trophies before we can start talking about dynasties?  |
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| Quote: Wigan Peer "I would happily pull it for you.... If your team had been in that game, i care little who you support, you would have appreciated the difficult conditions, and been crowing about the result.. Now get back into your sad little pit of despair, and stop making yourself look silly...'"
This is nothing to do with who i support or weather conditions at the end of the day it was 100 % cr@p |
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Officially RLFAN's most Doe-eyed Happy Clapper.
Big Steve wrote:
The Internet has provided some wonderful creativity, opportunities and knowledge sharing but it has also given a worldwide forum for people you would leave a full pint behind in the pub to avoid having to listen to them.
aboveusonlypie...
If you don't bother to go to the game when you live in the locality then you are not really a fan and therefore your views are invalid. It's simple.:icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: kim jong-il "This is nothing to do with who i support or weather conditions at the end of the day it was 100 % cr@p'"
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| Quote: kim jong-il "Think i would go to the dentist to have a tooth pulled than to sit and watch that garbage for 80 minutes again.'"
Why are you being so harsh on Hull F.C.? |
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| Quote: proper-shaped-balls "Why are you being so harsh on Hull F.C.?'"
Well I was about to offer my congratulations on your win, but your arrogant attitude has made me change my mind. |
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| Just watched the Sky Sports coverage. And will probably watch it again tonight.
We are the boys.......Still at the top!!
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| Quote: Big Steve "If that was a World Cup final and England played the same way do you think anyone would have moaned about the style of the win or quality of the game ?'"
No, I don't think they would. Although such a scenario might just be stretching the bounds of credibility just a touch  |
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| Quote: Clearwing "No, I don't think they would. Although such a scenario might just be stretching the bounds of credibility just a touch ![]()
Which part? A mcbanana side reaching a final, or a mcbanana side playing a poor final? England with the Burgess'ss could reach a final and it could be another wet knockonathon. Unless you meant something else, please enlighten us?
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