| FORUMS > Wigan Warriors > Wembley Statue - who should it be? |
 |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 20628 |  |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2009 | 16 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
44480_1390845286.jpg
It's been fun.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_44480.jpg |
|
| Quote: MattyB "Fox missing a kick? Failure over triumph?
Only in England, get a grip.'"
I agree, a statue of a loser pfftt. |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Board Member | 20421 |  |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2003 | 22 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
[b:1br14l5m][color=#800000:1br14l5m]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 & 2023
CHALLENGE CUP FINAL WINNERS 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2024
LEAGUE LEADERS CHAMPIONS 2010, 2012, 2020, 2023 & 2024
ACADEMY GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019
WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2018
BEST SUPPORTED CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010, 2011 & 2012
CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2012
[/color:1br14l5m][/b:1br14l5m]: |
|
| Quote: Horatio Yed "I agree, a statue of a loser pfftt.'"
Rugby League's version of Ray Finkle.  |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Star | 3869 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2010 | 14 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Aug 2016 | Oct 2012 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
51898_1347989911.png
"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
|
|
Never said it was a heart warming story but it beats 'only pro team buys best players and shockingly wins loads of stuff'
Face it the Murphy story sums up the spirit of rugby league far more than almost anything else.
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Moderator | 14322 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Dec 2001 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Aug 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
27_1469093054.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_27.jpg |
Moderator
|
| Quote: jdrocket "Never said it was a heart warming story but it beats 'only pro team buys best players and shockingly wins loads of stuff''"
But Leeds didn't win any major trophies at all when they were the only full-time team, never mind at Wembley. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 2284 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2007 | 17 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jul 2024 | Jan 2023 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
35892_1286104184.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_35892.jpg |
|
|
It has to be a Wigan player and that Wigan player is Shaun Edwards.
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Board Member | 20421 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2003 | 22 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
[b:1br14l5m][color=#800000:1br14l5m]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 & 2023
CHALLENGE CUP FINAL WINNERS 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2024
LEAGUE LEADERS CHAMPIONS 2010, 2012, 2020, 2023 & 2024
ACADEMY GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019
WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2018
BEST SUPPORTED CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010, 2011 & 2012
CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2012
[/color:1br14l5m][/b:1br14l5m]: |
|
|
Yeah, cause Les Boyd was a carpet fitter when he came over here right?
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Owner | 12006 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2003 | 21 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Mar 2019 | Oct 2014 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
6278_1381491357.jpg
[b:3ekusm3q][color=#FF0000:3ekusm3q]WIGAN RLFC[/color:3ekusm3q][/b:3ekusm3q]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6278.jpg |
|
| Quote: MattyB "Yeah, cause Les Boyd was a carpet fitter when he came over here right?'"
Fitted my Grans  |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 4541 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Dec 2001 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jul 2017 | Sep 2015 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
207_1390652722.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_207.jpg |
|
| Martin Offiah ,best try ever scored at the old Wembley....Joel Tomkins scored a better one this yr though  |
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 5846 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Aug 2006 | 18 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Jul 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg
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 |
|
| Quote: jdrocket "I can assure you, I have nothing against shaun edwards. As I say, he is a rugby union coach to me; nothing more. I didn't get my heart broken during the wigan run. I see that as a great acheivement, if cheapened by the circumstances. Edwards- good player in a team of stars! Honest, that is my view.
The only rugby player I don't like is bailey.
If there should be a statue of edwards there are two (maybe 3) places it should be. The first is outside central park. The other is outside the millenium stadium (maybe the DW) seen as only one of those is possible (Mill), I would wite to them. It would be more appropiate.
My view seems to have lined up with yed. Hanley and murphy are both good shouts
Who would you suggest, who isn't a former wigan player?
We must remember there are a thousand rugby league stories at wembley that don't involve wigan (and many are better).'"
So now his fault is to be in a good team.... Stop making yourself look silly... This is a Wigan board discussing a subject which will inevitably involve OUR big names, and others, which it has. Go back to your own board and have a 3 page discussion about yours... |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Star | 3869 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2010 | 14 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Aug 2016 | Oct 2012 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
51898_1347989911.png
"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
|
| Quote: Wigan Peer "So now his fault is to be in a good team.... Stop making yourself look silly... This is a Wigan board discussing a subject which will inevitably involve OUR big names, and others, which it has. Go back to your own board and have a 3 page discussion about yours...'"
I don't think you can read.
I won't explain it again.just clarify and summize. Shaun edwards is a rugby union name now.
I will go to an extreme, just for you. No matter what edwards did, he is a rugby union name now! That is incredibley simplistic but you don't seem to understand otherwise.
Many wigan fans say that edwards should be in due to wigan's period of dominance. I am saying that not only is that not in the spirit of rugby leageu but also he is a rugby union name now! |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Board Member | 32339 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Oct 2002 | 22 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
3076_1671446335.jpg
SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
Saints have five in a row:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3076.jpg |
|
|
Take your Warrington specs off.
Some posters on here are saying that Wigan bought anyone they wanted. They certainly replaced very good/ great players (the likes of Hanley, Gregory, Goodway etc) but Edwards is sixth on the all time Wigans appearance list so obviously they thought he was one of their most influential players EVER. particularly when you look at the players above him are also five of the all time greats of Rugby League.
wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/in ... age_id=481
Edwards is the most decorated player EVER in Rugby League
He has the most Wembley appearances and Wembley wins (where is the status going to be)
I think he was also the youngest ever winning captain.
It's not his fault that the RFL are stupid and didn't recognise his value to the game (see the article in Fridays Evening Post) |
|
Take your Warrington specs off.
Some posters on here are saying that Wigan bought anyone they wanted. They certainly replaced very good/ great players (the likes of Hanley, Gregory, Goodway etc) but Edwards is sixth on the all time Wigans appearance list so obviously they thought he was one of their most influential players EVER. particularly when you look at the players above him are also five of the all time greats of Rugby League.
wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/in ... age_id=481
Edwards is the most decorated player EVER in Rugby League
He has the most Wembley appearances and Wembley wins (where is the status going to be)
I think he was also the youngest ever winning captain.
It's not his fault that the RFL are stupid and didn't recognise his value to the game (see the article in Fridays Evening Post) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 5846 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Aug 2006 | 18 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Jul 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg
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 |
|
| Quote: jdrocket "I don't think you can read.
I won't explain it again.just clarify and summize. Shaun edwards is a rugby union name now.
I will go to an extreme, just for you. No matter what edwards did, he is a rugby union name now! That is incredibley simplistic but you don't seem to understand otherwise.
Many wigan fans say that edwards should be in due to wigan's period of dominance. I am saying that not only is that not in the spirit of rugby leageu but also he is a rugby union name now!'"
I would be very happy indeed if you did not explain again.... |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 16257 |  |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Oct 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Sep 2024 | Jul 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10289_1326111229.png
Challenge Cup winners 2009 2010 2012 2019
League Leaders 2011 2016:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_10289.png |
|
| Quote: Wigan Peer "When in a hole... Stop digging.
I'm sure you are sincere in your view, but from here it just looks like you want a reason not to agree based purely on club bias. I would be grateful if you could present a Warrington player with comparable credentials at wembly finals that can compete with Shaun's.............. No thought not.'"
What about Richie Mathers, those three try saving tackles he pulled off at Wembley 2010 must be one of the all time great stories of Wembley.
Also being a former Wigan player it keeps the connection with Wigan the most successful team at Wembley.
I think Mathers would be a win-win, accepted by fans of Wigan and Warrington as well as probably Leeds and Cas as well. |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Star | 3869 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2010 | 14 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Aug 2016 | Oct 2012 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
51898_1347989911.png
"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
|
| Quote: Wigan Peer "I would be very happy indeed if you did not explain again....'"
then we're both happy. 
I would still love to hear a suggestion from you of a player not in a wigan team who deserves a spot.
As I have said Hanley and Murphy are my top two.
Wigan legend and Sts, Leigh and Warrington legend, both GB legends and great ambassadors of the sport.
So who, not a Wigan 'legend', would you put forwards as a suggestion? |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Owner | 12006 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jul 2003 | 21 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Mar 2019 | Oct 2014 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
6278_1381491357.jpg
[b:3ekusm3q][color=#FF0000:3ekusm3q]WIGAN RLFC[/color:3ekusm3q][/b:3ekusm3q]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_6278.jpg |
|
| Quote: jdrocket "then we're both happy. ![]()
Don Fox
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
