wire fans getting carried away (just a bit).......

Quote: Cruncher "If I had meant that, I'd have said it. But as it would be complete nonsense, I didn't.

Even at our level - fans discussing games online - we can afford to be realistic. I don't think that pretending Wigan are miles better than Wire is any basis for a sensible discussion.

I repeat that I think Wigan have the ability to do Wire, and they may well do them when the time comes. Wire, for all their current form, have proved to be chokers in the play-offs and Wigan have much more strength-in-depth than they are displaying. But Wire have got the drop on us in terms of match-points, which may be very important come the end of the season (that's an area where Wigan can do much more than they currently are), and they have really got on a roll at present whereas we seem to be sputtering along (albeit we're still joint-top, which is a very good sign).

I can't second-guess the bookies. I rarely agree with them anyway, but this assertion of yours contains several ifs - not least the bit about us winning our game in hand. Bear in mind we've actually got to win it (and it comes midweek, which will be a challenge in itself). Again, I've no doubt that Wigan can do it should they get their act together, but we seem to lack the eye of the tiger this season, and that counts alot more to me than hypothetical speculation about what MIGHT have happened IF a different fixture list had been played.

Wire still haven't convinced me that they are guaranteed championship material. I've said over and over that they are the best team in the league AT PRESENT. But I still suspect their communal age will work against them at some point, and form - even excellent form - is temporary.

And so us a favour, eh - don't be implying that just because supporters are concerned about Wigan's present performances that means they are disloyal. That's quite an arrogant attitude to take.'"

Sensible and well balanced. Think any real Wire fan would agree. We're making big statements at the moment, and for me personally, its been a privilege watching us lately. However, the playoffs will pose an acid test where we have notoriously unachieved. Although I am confident we will make a far better impact this season, regardless of final position.

Who knows what will happen!? If you take the two points against Cas, and we remain in good form, it could come down to our next league game. And we shouldnt discount Hudds either really.