Quote Mr. Zucchini Head="Mr. Zucchini Head"Just watched the incident back. Pitts in on the field for 15 seconds before Lineham goes off. During that time Lineham is 20 metres behind play with the physio and has no involvement at all. I would be amazed if we hear anything about it and tbh if it's Rovers who have raised the issue then its very petty and very poor sportsmanship.'" You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.

Quote Mr. Zucchini Head="Mr. Zucchini Head"Just watched the incident back. Pitts in on the field for 15 seconds before Lineham goes off. During that time Lineham is 20 metres behind play with the physio and has no involvement at all. I would be amazed if we hear anything about it and tbh if it's Rovers who have raised the issue then its very petty and very poor sportsmanship.'" You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" Doesn't a match official let the player on though???

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" Doesn't a match official let the player on though???

why did the 4th official let pitts on? maybe he deemed lineham wasn't or going to interfere with play

as for the Salford points deduction, they had 14 players defending a cas attack for more than 1 play of the ball

slap on the wrist, result to stand

4th official was Thierry Alibert. Says it all!!

I'd say winning a trophy in AP's 2nd year would be better evidence of progress to being taken seriously than finishing, say, 7th. Winning the CC whilst finishing 9th was a springboard for Warrington.

Given our lack of attacking threat, as it stands we'll be missing 4 of our 1st choice 1-7. Lineham's importance is therefore greater than if the others weren't out too, in my view. Charnley and Richards are pretty handy wingers. Don't fancy Crookes against either.

Hence the reason i suggested in a previous post, stick Whiting there.

Yes many will disagree but Whiting has it all for a winger except the speed. But he's quality in the air under pressure and is a decent tackler also. Plus as today showed, great at interceptions.
Yes we will lose a versatile player off the subs bench, but it will give us the extra opportunity for another forward.

As you said, Crookes against either Richards or Charnley is a no go. Whiting against them more promising.

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" Fair enough, just that someone on your board mentioned it had come from the club.

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" Fair enough, just that someone on your board mentioned it had come from the club.

I think the main area we seem to be disagreeing is in Lineham possibly being the difference between winning and losing.

Whilst I know he's a cracking player and we do have attacking problems, it's worth noting that last week we got it right and scored 12 without him getting on the scoresheet. If we can win, we can win without him, just as we can lose with him, too. I just think that talk of preferring to lose games than have a player (and not even in a pivotal position without backup) get injured is silly.

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" You're "sure" or you "think"?

Quote Easty="Easty"You'll find it's a journalist who's mentioned it 1st. www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eport.html Can't see Hull been docked points but I'm sure you'll be fined simply because the player who replaced Lineham should never have been on the pitch to make the tackle.'" You're "sure" or you "think"?

It's our biggest game for 5 years and IMO he's a talismanic figure this season, our gamebreaker. Wing is Wigan's strongest position IMO. Apart from Holdworth, Houghton and Ellis, he's arguably our most important player to lose. I see your points and they are valid, but to me a Lineham-less Hull is a big deal for the final. We'd fancy our chances more if Charnley were out and replaced by a utility player for sure.

As you were



@KCCLARKY: For those asking about Lineham interchange. 4th official allowed Pitts on and signalled for Tom to leave on the far side #noproblemsthere

Rovers fans can put them straws down now.