I love going to Wigan Athletics ground . Can't wait for the banter and build up to go into overdrive. Know for sure we won't risk anyone not 100%. Should be a cracker.

I believe all the critics in relation to Wigan's off season dealings will fire up the there sqaud. I can see Wigan wanting and needing to prove a point. I believe they will beat Warrington by 15. . . . . .

After all every dog has its day......

Then I will be surprised if you were surprised, then that would not be surprising!

I must say. I don't that a good feeling about Wigan away... Apparently the 24 points were leaked due to new tactics/lines or whatever as the game was already wrapped up at half time.

Either way or whatever excuse is given, it isn't good enough. I think you lot will do us by 8 IMO

Form just dictates the bookies favourite, it's a derby game so it's about who wants it more on the day, the reason i like this fixture so much is its unpredictability.

Would like a bet on that?

Bookies make Wire favourite for the GF and CC plus we have form against Wigan, you honestly think they'll give shorter odds on Wigan. Take who you support out of the equation and look it like a bookie would, there's no way Wigan will be favourites.

I reckon Wire will have either a two or four point start on the coupon.

Unpredictability? We haven't beaten you at home since 2009 and that was after the CC semi where you mullered us so was always going to happen. We've lost the last 5 league games against you.

Our record against Warrington is horrendous. The reason I don't like this fixture is it's predictability!

was just about to put the same thing. the only unpredictable thing about Friday is whether the Raven will have any beers on below 6% - the results looks worryingly familiar!

anything less than a 16 point start for Wigan and I will be backing Wire on the handicap, just think our halves and backline wont have room to play as the forwards wont be on the front foot. It is 1 bet i wouldn't mind losing though....lol

You know, i'm really not sure about this one... I have a feeling we might just sneak it!!

I'd go for a side which can 'front up', a team with a bit of fight.

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I always feel pessimistic about this fixture, home or away but I get a sense of unity about the squad at the minute which is certainly needed and a huge factor when it comes to these types of games. I still think Wire will win but I think we'll give them one hell of a game and will be closer than many of the predictions.