I thought that corner of Wigan fans looked great last night, no need for the flare but the flags etc were good. A lot of the NRL clubs have had the 'flag gangs' for years.

I'll be honest - the flare/smoke bomb really annoyed me as people off our coach will tell you. We can't spend time talking to the clubs which is all done by SC and talking with stewards saying we'll wave flags when the teams come out or when we score, none of our flags are offensive blah blah and then let a smoke bomb off. If it carries on the flags will be banned from everywhere (maybe even them who wave them) and the whole thing is finished. I've calmed down since it happened but it spoiled what up until then was a good atmosphere imo.

Flags good, flares bad

I think the flags look great and really add to the atmosphere. At the wcc especially they looked absolutley fantastic. I dont agree with people saying the flag wavers see themselves as being better fans than anyone else, for me thats a ridiculous thing to say and just not true. Lettin off flares and smoke bombs or whatever however is probably going a bit to far. Keep it up with the flags and you cant go wrong. We have something that looks great especially when the dw is decorated which i dont think any other clubs can emulate. So lets not spoil it.

Only trouble with what the ultras did at Craven Park will almost certainly all wigan fans my have there bags searched at quite a few grounds to stop them bringing them into stadiums in future ,,,,,making going to away matches awkward to say the least for the descent and sensible wigan supporters

There are 3 lions on our badge.

Did they get the idea from here?

i think it looks great, like someone has already posted, the skills might not be a great idea, as they do give off the wrong impression, especially for the "younger" chav section of our supporters, unfortunately it gives them something to brand themselves with when causing trouble.
Who knows mayb we can drive these types of "fans" out of the club by getting behind the brigantes (or however you spell it) and support them in their endeavors to create a fun colorful atmosphere.

Totally agree. It's good that folk feel enough about their Club to take the time to make/buy them, and they add a bit of colour to the game.

Letting off a smoke bomb or flare at a match is never a good idea... ... it makes it harder to lob yer bog brush in the right direction.....

+1

Why the fans of clubs in any sport would want to call themselves after a brand of jam-rags is beyond me. Why not call yourselves 'The Wigan Lilets' or the 'Ancient & Loyal Tampax's' ?

Cringe.

thats cos they rnt,
its The Brigantes not ultras.
might as well get ur facts right, or cant you read in saints

I'm still quite annoyed over the flares/smoke bombs and I wasn't even there I just had your rant over the phone

If I had gone and saw who did this I would report them to the club and see them handed a ban from RL games - things like that aren't needed and will ruin the reputation of those that put all the hard work in, fundraising, time etc for the flags and inevitably the reputation of our good club.

I don't care if your friend of foe; I'm not emjbarrased to say I will report you if I see you.

Personally I can't see why people get so bothered about a smoke bomb. Not like it did any harm or is likely to do any harm to anyone. The flags are more dangerous!