Hull FC had about 10 first teamers injured - and our youngsters are better than theirs. I can't see us losing to Bradford. Aslong as we prepare properly and play the game MM sets out for us we should win by 20.

saints good friday ?

A completely different scenario IMO. Hull FC did have a good start, but they weren't playing anything like Wigan are at the moment.

The confidence and team spirit in the camp was there for all to see against Les Catalans at the end of the match. There must be a real buzz around the place. I can't see anything other than a Wigan win.

It's Monday, but I am really looking forward to the game!

No, were going to send you away from Knowsley Road with a final derby loss, just like were going to christen your new stadium with are first victory there.

With Shaun Wane motivating them lads not a chance.

That game will be an absolute cracker.

Match abandoned, heavy snow forecast for Friday night.

Fancy a decent bet on Wigan to cover the handcap unless Bradford improve a great deal and you drop the level your at right can't see anything other than Wigan by 2 or 3 scores but upsets do happen, said on another thread the big test for you lot will be when you play Leeds and Saints back to back but unless you get injuries or just some reason fail to keep up the level your playing at I wouldn't be too surpised to see you go into that Leeds game unbeaten.

Would love to be a fly on the wall in that changing room before they run out!

Weve got Hull at home next week which will be a big test i feel, they are due a win at our place and it would be a massive result for them if they came away with 2 points

When Maguire is asked questions about the other team, he replies saying that it's about what we do. If we stick to what we have been doing we will walk this game. Only silly errors and pens will lose us this game.

Slightly off topic but what do people think about Orford?

I certainly don’t think he’s worth the money he’s on that’s for sure. He’s being paid the money of one of the best HB’s in the world and he most defiantly in that elite group occupied by players such as Lockyer, Thurston and Barrett. You only have to look at his SOO and Aussie career (or lack of for that matter) to confirm this.

Back to Bradford and I think the conditions will have a big say in this fixture. We need to make sure we carry our excellent defence into this game cause if on Friday it’s as good as it has been in previous weeks we’ll come out on top with ease.

Anyone have an account with Betfair?

I was very surprised to see us priced up and freely available at 9/10 for the win.

Taking nothing for granted this is outstanding value.