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Calm down boys. |
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I always think coaches attempting any mind games are doing it with their own players in mind because they know the opposition won't be listening.
So if Smith says's Morley is injured and then he isn't - his team gets a lift because he turns out to play when he wasn't due to.
Wigan on the other hand won't give a stuff one way or the other.
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| Quote: upsetzombie "you know him well personally then?'"
He's a "petulant child" which is what you call Sam Tomkins isn't it? |
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| Quote: 21-12 "He's a "petulant child" which is what you call Sam Tomkins isn't it?'"
is he?
have i?
why don't you just admit that you don't know him personally and therefore you misspoke when said you don't like him personally?
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Tony Smiths a great coach, only bettered by Madge in my opinion. I won't get drawn into this he shouldn't be saying this and that. Come 4.30 Saturday evening words mean nothing. Let wire play entertaining rugby however it will count for diddly squat if they don't back it up this year with trophies.
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| He's literally said nothing about Wigan in that article  |
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| Quote: The Ginger Pearl "He's literally said nothing about Wigan in that article ![]()
Don't let that get in the way of the myopic.
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| Quote: The Ginger Pearl "He's literally said nothing about Wigan in that article ![]()
I think in the context of the question asked there is a slight underlying criticism of Wigan, but nothing major to get hot and bothered about.
Personally I rate him as an excellent coach, to get Wire where he has and playing to the levels they are for a club that has traditionally always struggled with a big club tag is superb.
Still not sure why he buggered up the GB job quite so badly, but without doubt the man is a great club coach, probably one of the best in the SL era.
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| Quote: Cruncher "Tony Smith has come on in leaps and bounds from the surly, petulant character he was in his early days at Leeds.
I was very impressed when he walked onto the pitch to shake the Wigan players' hands after last year's match at the HJ.
As others have said, this is just pre-match talk. No need to get upset.
At least we're being spared the drivel the Leeds camp came out with before the big game at the end of 2010. Now that really was childish.'"
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Quote: Cruncher "I think in the context of the question asked there is a slight underlying criticism of Wigan, but nothing major to get hot and bothered about.
Personally I rate him as an excellent coach, to get Wire where he has and playing to the levels they are for a club that has traditionally always struggled with a big club tag is superb.
Still not sure why he buggered up the GB job quite so badly, but without doubt the man is a great club coach, probably one of the best in the SL era.'"
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| Quote: jonh "I think in the context of the question asked there is a slight underlying criticism of Wigan, but nothing major to get hot and bothered about.
Personally I rate him as an excellent coach, to get Wire where he has and playing to the levels they are for a club that has traditionally always struggled with a big club tag is superb.
Still not sure why he buggered up the GB job quite so badly, but without doubt the man is a great club coach, probably one of the best in the SL era.'"
Spot on! A little nudge at Wigan at best, nowhere near a dig or complete destruction of character some are making it to be.
And indeed two fantastic coaches, as well as teams competing tomorrow. I really can't wait! I may pee at my desk by the end of the day! |
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Not a dig at Wigan just common sense, if every team played boring, robotic, 4 sets up the middle rugby, then eventually the fan base would dwindle, just common sense.
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| Quote: Ron "Not a dig at Wigan just common sense, if every team played boring, robotic, 4 sets up the middle rugby, then eventually the fan base would dwindle, just common sense.'"
Seems ours is going up.....  |
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| Quote: Wigan Peer "Seems ours is going up..... ![]()
Yes but only one team could win the league playing that way each year.
If a team can't win trophies, the fans want some entertainment. If you're offered neither, you lose support IMO.
p.s. I'm not saying Wigan are boring, they can play some great stuff. I think it's fair to say they are a fair bit more conservative than Wire though.
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| Quote: Wigan Peer "Seems ours is going up..... ![]()
Yes naturally as your winning trophies therefore you will attract more fans to your matches... but if every team played boring styles of rugby, the viewing figures overall would drop as neutrals and the like would switch over to the NRL, or some other more entertaining sport.
Of course the number 1 team in the comp attendances may increase in the short term (lots og glory supporters out there), but the collective would drop, which is most important, right?
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| Quote: Ron "Yes naturally as your winning trophies therefore you will attract more fans to your matches... but if every team played boring styles of rugby, the viewing figures overall would drop as neutrals and the like would switch over to the NRL, or some other more entertaining sport.
Of course the number 1 team in the comp attendances may increase in the short term (lots og glory supporters out there), but the collective would drop, which is most important, right?'"
I am always staggered when anyone tries to tell Wigan fans about loyalty and support. Most of you see no futher than the "Wigan walk", try looking at our support in 2006. The Wigan RLFC brand has done as much, if not more, to keep RL alive in this country than anyone. Your team get a blip of sucess for the first time in decades, and suddenly you feel you can lecture us about style, success and support.
Do do run run Ron.
Do do run run........... |
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