Ureka...... someone who actually sees the point being made.

I defended myself and family from the threatening behaviour of the yobs, this in my view stemmed from the fact that they believed that foul and abusive language was acceptable...It is not..... It seems that from replies those who condone the use of foul language in chants also condone the actions of the yobs in question...

I leave you all to draw your own conclusions on the effect this could have on future games if we continue down this route.

good on you pie warrior, sometimes a bit of a sharp shock does the trick. i'm saints and if they had been saints fans and you had slapped them i would have applauded you to.

You think swearing isn't ok, but murdering is? What ever floats your boat sunshine.

20 pages... I think it's time for an announcement from the club!!

think you will find the club have made their point.. they have signed up to the RFL Respect Policy and a portion of this policy is played as a recorded message before every game at every ground..

In the words of Harry Hill only one way to sort this out...fight!!!

but seriously to sort it at the next match ...why dont those who prefer the original words sing them and all those who agree with Rogues sing his version and the loudest will win out either way it will make a beltin atmosphere!

Have you read the RFL Respect Policy? Because it doesn't accept violence and intimidation in our sport (which is far worse than using offensive language). I'd consider starting to watch football as it is more suitable to your natural instincts.

can't say i'm surprised by your reply...... so you think it was okay for those foul mouthed yobs to threaten me and my family.......I'm glad there are some decent people who go to games who realise their behaviour was unacceptable and especially the head steward who commended me and ejected the so called yob. It may be a generation thing or even upbringing that makes certain people accept behaviour that has no place in society.

generation? Every generation swears, people in every social class swear, wigan saints/wire will always supercharge the fans and the swearing gets a bit worse on the days but I think its an over reaction this thread. How long is it since we played at central park? The language and actions from fans was far worse there than it is at the DW and no one complained then.

I have condoned nothing, except non-violence. If they threatened you and your family there are better (non-violent (that the RFL Respect Policy condones)) ways to deal with it. You could have reported them to the stewards and had them ejected. Your self-satisfied tone suggests that at the very least you enjoyed hitting him.

To blame your reaction on your armed forces training is the height of disrespect too. In my experience armed forces personnel are calmer and less inclined to violent acts than their civillian counterparts.

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You think smacking someone is acceptable? I've never said being abusive is acceptable but I do find violence much more offensive.and in front of his daughter. What an example to set.

I suppose when everything is rosy in the garden, we have to find something to get upset about, but please... this is getting out of hand.