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| Quote Zimmerman="Zimmerman"I fear it will be an almightily tough game for us (Cas). The thing is that Wigan have been in this position time after time in the last few years, and for us it is virtually new. I think they may have too much streetwiseness and know how on the day and can see them winning by 8 to 12 points.
As regards Shaun Wane's comments, it smells of mind games aka Alex Ferguson. Everyone at the Cas club, staff and fans alike, have no idea what he is referring to. The only thing that has emanated from us is that it is going to be one hell of a hard game against a top class outfit, and that we will have to be on the very top of our form is we want to progress. There are a good few of our fans that think we can or even will win, if we put our best foot forward, but what else does he expect them to say, that we have absolutely no chance and should not even bother to turn up.
That of course would be even more disrespectful, disrespectful to the competition and the BBC, who are wanting a competitive game. In all reality, it's more probably good coaching and psychology on his part, and he's using non existent and mythological comments to ensure his team are totally fired up, and focussed on the day. If it succeeds then good play on his part. He used a similar ruse against Leeds at the Magic weekend, and it certainly worked there. [uThe only problem was he got them a tad too much worked up, and it spilled over to brawls and lets say 'close to the knuckle' action. That does nothing for the game on national TV[/u and lets hope that it does not manifest itself in anything like that on BBC national TV on Saturday. Tough, uncompromising and competitive, yes.
As I say it is in all likelihood, good psychology and coaching. If it is not and he somehow means what he says, then I am afraid in effect it is actually disrespectful to Castleford, not Wigan. Because what he is then saying is 'That who the hell do you think you, are thinking you can come to Wigan and win'. Your a small town club and should know your station in life. Just settle for a cup run and 7th or 8th place and leave the winning of SL and the Challenge Cup to us and the other big boys such as Leeds, Saints and Wire. We do the winning here.
In effect every club who gets to this stage, should believe they can win, and Leigh and Keighley will also travel, believing they can do it. If he meant it, then Shaun's comments smack of elitism.'"
Your whole post is sweet.
The underlined sentence couldn't be more wrong. You're still talking about it now and will be talking about it at the end of the season. It was a great advertisement for RL and the BBC would love it if it was emulated this weekend.
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| Quote stillinthepast="stillinthepast"Very heavy rain could be a possibility on Saturday, if so which team would cope the better?.
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| Quote NickyKiss="NickyKiss"We've been pretty impressive in knock out games in the rain recently.
Matty Smith will be key if that's the case.'"
You will be strong favourites then, remember the Challenge Cup final last year.
We aren't so good in the wet as most of the forwards like to off-load. |
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| Quote Zimmerman="Zimmerman"I fear it will be an almightily tough game for us (Cas). The thing is that Wigan have been in this position time after time in the last few years, and for us it is virtually new. I think they may have too much streetwiseness and know how on the day and can see them winning by 8 to 12 points.
As regards Shaun Wane's comments, it smells of mind games aka Alex Ferguson. Everyone at the Cas club, staff and fans alike, have no idea what he is referring to. The only thing that has emanated from us is that it is going to be one hell of a hard game against a top class outfit, and that we will have to be on the very top of our form is we want to progress. There are a good few of our fans that think we can or even will win, if we put our best foot forward, but what else does he expect them to say, that we have absolutely no chance and should not even bother to turn up.
That of course would be even more disrespectful, disrespectful to the competition and the BBC, who are wanting a competitive game. In all reality, it's more probably good coaching and psychology on his part, and he's using non existent and mythological comments to ensure his team are totally fired up, and focussed on the day. If it succeeds then good play on his part. He used a similar ruse against Leeds at the Magic weekend, and it certainly worked there. The only problem was he got them a tad too much worked up, and it spilled over to brawls and lets say 'close to the knuckle' action. That does nothing for the game on national TV and lets hope that it does not manifest itself in anything like that on BBC national TV on Saturday. Tough, uncompromising and competitive, yes.
As I say it is in all likelihood, good psychology and coaching. If it is not and he somehow means what he says, then I am afraid in effect it is actually disrespectful to Castleford, not Wigan. Because[u what he is then saying is 'That who the hell do you think you, are thinking you can come to Wigan and win'. Your a small town club and should know your station in life. Just settle for a cup run and 7th or 8th place and leave the winning of SL and the Challenge Cup to us and the other big boys such as Leeds, Saints and Wire. We do the winning here. [/u
In effect every club who gets to this stage, should believe they can win, and Leigh and Keighley will also travel, believing they can do it. If he meant it, then Shaun's comments smack of elitism.'"
 Who's saying all that? Him or you?
Do yourself a favour, stop showing your insecurities in public.
SW was setting the tone for a big game, as he does regularly. Cas are no different from anyone else in that regard. |
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Watched the Skerrett clip recently. Outstanding stuff!!'"
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No but they do teach them to shout 2 words "forward" and "offside" repeatedly over and over again their classes usually last around 80 minutes 1 per week.  |
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| Quote 8 Wembley Wonders="8 Wembley Wonders"No but they do teach them to shout 2 words "forward" and "offside" repeatedly over and over again their classes usually last around 80 minutes 1 per week.
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| Quote [Gareth="[Gareth"they have advanced classes in Leeds that include music appreciation'"
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