I just hope he lets the game flow

Has anyone got the statistics for St Helens matches that Ganson has refereed and Warrington matches for Bentham? Ganson was the ref at the Magic Weekend when Wigan beat Saints last year, but I don't think there have been many ( or any?) other Saints defeats when he was referee. He also gave Saints the big benefit of the doubt when as VR hed awarded the Saints try against Salford.

Officiating one's home town team ( or where one lives in Bentham's case) is a thorny issue and Cummins bears responsibility for this. Maybe the above refs should not be placed in this predicament in the first place - there are enough refs on the panel to avoid this controversial situation.

Wigan never had the "benefit" of having the Connolly brothers referee their games in the 80's/90's - maybe it's time some new Wiganers became " merry whistle blowers"! That would get the Saints and Wires fans angry - particularly if they had 50/50 calls go against them when playing Wigan in a crucial Challenge Cup/Play Off game!!

Actually this is down to the wingeing Australians not wanting a NZ ref for the GB V Aus game. And once the softies that run the international game allowed this it was always on the cards that home town refs would be allowed to ref there home town side.

John Holdsworth said he came from Kippax which allowed him to referee Leeds games. Would be the equivalent of a Wigan ref saying they're from Hindley under the old rules and being able to referee us. As much as I can't see the need for referees being used in matches involving their hometown clubs I don't think there's much evidence of bias in this situation tbh. As for the comments about Bentham, having been at each of the games he's reffed this year except quins, which I've got on DVD, I can't really see how he can be blamed to be honest. Blaming the ref is a cop out in most instances imo.

Send the physio on with an air horn as the hooter blows, just to make sure he hears it.

I'm stunned Cummings passed on the opportunity to give Bentham this game.

Saving him for the playoffs, no doubt.

Just hope that Silverwood is strong enough to deal with any bad tackles/assaults. I've got a sick feeling that some of our smaller stars ( Sam/Tommy) and maybe even some of our bigger key players (Lockers/Pat)will be targetted by Morley & co.

Anyone seen the picture on the official club site today - a nice picture of Morley doing a grapple tackle on Mossop. Maybe a subtle (or not so subtle!) reminder of what to expect.

Did they not show is hit on Hanson?

I know that Hansen has been quoted (perhaps tounge in cheek) that he owes Mozza for that one. I am really looking forward to seeing how that one plays out.

Morley is a beast, but Hansen is capable of some monster shots.....

I cannot wait for tonight!!!!!!!