What's happened to the atmosphere at the DW? It's a little shameful being at home and being able to hear 100 Widnes fans over the home support. Is this what to expect for the derby?

Too be honest there was nothing to shout about, it was as about as a on sided game that you could get.

This is what happens when fans turn on their own. Some people make tits out of themselves and the whole world ends.

All those fans that completely crushed the Brigantes have got what they wanted. No atmosphere at all and I doubt it'll change.

To be honest I prefer it without the "tits" once they've mastered puberty then they will be welcomed back with open arms

So the Club banning morons who disgrace the name of WRL and being applauded by all is now classed as "crushing the Brigantes" ??

grow up will you. If 'atmosphere' = allowing people to get away with unacceptable (and prob illegal) behaviour, I know what I want.

I'm with ShortArse on this one; you need to grow up. If you want to create a good atmosphere at a ground the first thing you need to do is get as many people as possible behind the idea otherwise it will just peter out.
Every single time someone tried to raise a concern or share an opinion on this forum about the Brigantes they were shot down because it seemed many of the people involved in the group took any suggestion that they could do things differently as a sign of persecution. They just kept increasing the gap between themselves and most other fans so it's little surprise that people ended up turning against the idea.

I am not defending them for one second. I'm just saying that those who were quick to label them all as idiots were always bound to flush them all away.

The fact is: They aren't all idiots, but why turn up and create an atmosphere when you're going to get shot down? If I were them I wouldn't.

God help us if the media ever latches on to it, they would have a field day

"They're all doing the Wigan walk away from the " you can hear a pin drop stadium"

It was cold. Very cold. The result was never in doubt. Everyone near us enjoyed watching the young lads stepping up and the halves putting in the sort of performance that we couldn't have expected 8 games in.
Wait until the weather eventually improves and the pitches firm up. We'll be a wonderful sight.

Plenty of atmosphere earlier in the season when the mighty Wire pitched up at the DW.

That was before the drum got banned and those 5 people got banned^^

That was before the drum got banned and those 5 people got banned^^

You could have had the Brigantes, Sheffield Wednesday band, that Leeds fan with the trumpet and the Philharmonic Orchestra there tonight and there still wouldn't have been an atmosphere.

It was bitterly cold, the game was over after 15 minutes and there was no crowd. Games like that wouldn't get atmosphere even it was the Grand Final.

Many season ticket seats were empty. It was on telly. It was very cold. It was a complete non contest (although enjoyable). Even when we clapped it was muted as everyone had gloves on! Next week will obviously be very different indeed. Drum or no drum. In fact, a drum would have just sounded ridiculous tonight.

Credit to the travelling support though! Good amount of noise throughout. Loved their chant of "easy, easy" when they scored. Showed good humour and spirit.

With regards to the brigantes thing... Don't think anyone criticised the good atmosphere they helped create, just the key decision to follow the route of the 'ultra' image. Not in the name of Wigan RLFC thanks. We can be intimidating on the field, no need to intentionally intimidate off it. Atmosphere and banter, yes. 'Ultra' imagery and intimidation, not for this sport or club.