Even though the "RFL are investigating" if you believe some of the media, the precedent has already been set on this when Briers did it to the Southstand in the one play-off game the Dire have won, was picked up by Sky and even mentioned at the time by Eddie. Of course, nothing happened.

You'd think the Dire fans would remember everything about that game wouldn't you, however it seems to have completely passed most of them frothing at the mouth about it, asking for a ban.

Did Lee Smith not get a telling off for using the "self pleasure" gesture at Shedingly two years ago?

Or Matt King when he did it to the Dire fans?

And since when are any of them called Sam Tomkins?

King made a grovelling apology

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All the Wire fans (probably as it was aimed at them) were calling for his head on a stick "I've decided to write the following statement as an apology to the club and particularly the fans of Warrington Wolves. The decision to make this statement was made by me alone and I have not been asked by anyone connected with the club to come forward and make a statement.


Saturday afternoon's defeat at Harlequins was a very disappointing and frustrating afternoon for the players, fans and officials of this club. I understand the fans that had made the trip at some expense must have been very disappointed and I can tell you the players were even more so. Defeats like what we saw on Saturday really do hurt us, as I understand they do the fans as well.


During the second half I received a barrage of personal abuse directed at me from a section of our 'support'. The abuse culminated over a period of time before I reached my breaking point and I snapped. Being only human I retaliated verbally and with a hand gesture to the said 'supporters'.


I would like to apologise for any offence caused to any supporters, especially families and young children that were sat in this area. As a professional rugby league player I understand I have an example to set and many young supporters see me as a role model. I take pride in how I handle myself and always try to set a good example for others to follow on and off the field. My reaction to the abuse was out of character for me, but as I said before, I had reached my breaking point.

Once again can I reiterate my sincere apologies for any offence caused.

This statement has been written with sincerity and I hope the good supporters of Warrington Wolves will accept it."'"

What did Briers get? (apart from a round of applause from anyone who doesn't support Leeds)

That was one finger he stuck up, he was just letting the South Stand know that he'll be going for a 1 pointer later in the game. Guess what, he won the game for us with a late drop goal, case closed!

It makes me giggle when a player gives the crowd some stick.

Matt King was getting dogs abuse of a large proportion of your fans and i would image some of it was a lot worse the sticking the V's up. Yet when it does happen, all of a sudden it becomes a horrendous and vile sin of biblical magnitude.

People need to get a grip and stop being so bloody precious.

I cant blame Lee Smith, Briers, King, Sam and the hundreds of sportsmen who have given moronic fans some attitude.

Judging by some of the ridiculous knicker wetting that is going on, and the sheer nasty bile that this minuscule "indecent" has brought up, i would go as far to say that some fans deserve getting told to Foxtrot Oscar.

Aye, the same way Sam was informing the Leeds fans that Lima would be scoring two tries later on. They're treated pretty well these Leeds fans really aren't they?

Was looking, to date found nothing on Briers, if i do i'll get back to you.

Don't worry I already know the answer.