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In addition to the Manly game I thought the Widnes at home during the 'mission impossible' season was the best, just short of thirty thousand willing us on to beat the fancied visitors.

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gotta be manley for me,central park was electric

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Quote: MattyB "In addition to the Manly game I thought the Widnes at home during the 'mission impossible' season was the best, just short of thirty thousand willing us on to beat the fancied visitors.'"

I thought they locked the gates at 30k? I agree that was agreat atmosphere but still didn't beat Manly. The game against the Aussies in 1968 at CP was also an awesome atmosphere.

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Has to be Manly, very closely followed by the 1986 Australia game when we got battered early on then came with a late rally to get within a converted try a014.gif

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The atmosphere at Knowsley Road last year was a bit special

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when we came back from 20 down at knowsley road was a great night and atmosphere

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Quote: MattyB "In addition to the Manly game I thought the Widnes at home during the 'mission impossible' season was the best, just short of thirty thousand willing us on to beat the fancied visitors.'"


Yes forgot about that was a tuesday night or wednesday and the whitbread stand wasnt even built was as packed as the manly game

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Any at Knowsley Road especially 28-29, the comeback in 2003, Bradford comeback in 07 and I really liked the semi final atmosphere at Wire against Saints but just at the end.

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Agree about the Manly game. Unbelievable atmosphere and CP really was packed to the rafters - although I was sitting comfortably as usual with my dad and brother in the Douglas Stand...

The whole Mission Imposible week in 91 was also amazing with the Widnes game on the Tuesday being the best. For younger readers/fans there were 4 games in 6 days. Cas on Sunday, Widnes on Tuesday and Bradford on Thursday - all at Central Park. Then Leeds away on Saturday. They drew 18-18 against Bradford, having been 18-2 down as they were emotionally and also physically drained after the Widnes game. More injuries and suspensions ( Super Kel) for the Leeds game but inspired by Hanley ( who pulled his hamstring late in the game which badly affected him in the CC final against Saints 2 weeks later), Dennis Betts and Bobby Goulding Wigan sealed the championship.

Great atmosphere all week and I can't believe it was 20 years ago!

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Quote: Fames "Agree about the Manly game. Unbelievable atmosphere and CP really was packed to the rafters - although I was sitting comfortably as usual with my dad and brother in the Douglas Stand...

The whole Mission Imposible week in 91 was also amazing with the Widnes game on the Tuesday being the best. For younger readers/fans there were 4 games in 6 days. Cas on Sunday, Widnes on Tuesday and Bradford on Thursday - all at Central Park. Then Leeds away on Saturday. They drew 18-18 against Bradford, having been 18-2 down as they were emotionally and also physically drained after the Widnes game. More injuries and suspensions ( Super Kel) for the Leeds game but inspired by Hanley ( who pulled his hamstring late in the game which badly affected him in the CC final against Saints 2 weeks later), Dennis Betts and Bobby Goulding Wigan sealed the championship.

Great atmosphere all week and I can't believe it was 20 years ago!'"


Thanks for the explanation, sounds amazing, wish I could've been there. icon_cry.gif

Seen as I haven't been to any games at central park, I'd probably say good fridays game this year. I absolutely loved it, especially when Faz went over.

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Best I have been to was Leeds play-off in 2003 and Bradford play-off 2008.... neither were for singing but just pure tension.

Best for singing must be the away wins at saints down the years.

The manly game etc. were before my time.

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Wembley 1985 - that was the last time 100,000 were allowed onto the stadium for any sport. My ears aren't great, but it was deafening and just when you didn't think it could get any louder, it did.

Headingley 1986 - Over 24,000 + and 'zipzip' Ella stuffed Leeds almost on his own. The open terrace/end was jammed with Wigan fans and it was a night match.

1987 - Manly - 40,000 - A jampacked Central Park. Nothing better.

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Quote: wigsey "


The loss to STS in the lancs cup final at Central Park when Menninga played (1984 ?).

26k was the official attendance. It was so loud and a great game/atmosphere (even though a loss)..'"


Yes it was pretty noisy. I still have the video for that match somewhere where Ray French mentions about all the noise.

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The last game at Knowlsley road or Bradford in the play offs 2007.

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I too am too young to remember the Manly game, but for me it would have to be the Bradford Playoff at Odsal where Pat kicked the drop goal to win, or the one against Bradford at the JJB, can't remember the year but Renouf made a break with a few seconds to go and Radlinski scored leaving Farrell with a kick to win the match, that was immense!!

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