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by Mike
Sat Jun 01, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: "We’d love to do it’: Wigan Warriors reveal plans for US Super League game
Replies: 10
Views: 424

Re: "We’d love to do it’: Wigan Warriors reveal plans for US Super League game

Another pie in the sky money making racket that totally ignores the fan base. Yes, a small minority may fancy ( and be able to support) a trip to Vegas but RL will never, in a million years, be popular in the USA. I worked over there in the early 90’s and their entire sports news reports on TV were...
by Mike
Sat Jun 01, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Wigan squad for Warrington (A)
Replies: 101
Views: 5202

Re: Wigan squad for Warrington (A)

Bad coaching form Peet IMO. Marshall should have been off at the first sign of a niggle. Who cares if a forward goes to centre. French should have been off at HT even if peet wanted to play him, and protect our goal kicking surely. IMO French and Smith shouldn't have even been considered to start th...
by Mike
Tue May 28, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?
Replies: 17
Views: 2235

Re: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?

I cant recall the incident myself but the player cannot place the ball on the ground to help get himself up, the player has to regain to their feet before placing the ball down, otherwise it is an incorrect play the ball This is true, but half the p-t-b's in any game are like that! So it's a matter...
by Mike
Tue May 28, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?
Replies: 17
Views: 2235

Re: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?

To my eye the Nsemba Sneed incident should have been an incorrect PTB. Nsemba clearly puts the ball down to aid him regaining his feet, rather than regaining a balanced standing position and then playing the ball. On another day, with another ref, I think that's a hand over. I think this happens be...
by Mike
Mon May 27, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?
Replies: 17
Views: 2235

Re: Worst refereeing cop-out of the season?

To my eye the Nsemba Sneed incident should have been an incorrect PTB. Nsemba clearly puts the ball down to aid him regaining his feet, rather than regaining a balanced standing position and then playing the ball. On another day, with another ref, I think that's a hand over. I think this happens bef...
by Mike
Thu May 23, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Salford Red Devils and Leigh Leopards receive academy licence boost
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: Salford Red Devils and Leigh Leopards receive academy licence boost

Good news, the more clubs developing talent the better. After all not everyone develops at the same rate and kids can be lost to the sport when there's only a few academy places.
by Mike
Wed May 22, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Challenge Cup Final Tickets
Replies: 38
Views: 4280

Re: Challenge Cup Final Tickets

They don't tend to sell out these days so hopefully everyone will get the tickets they want.
by Mike
Tue May 21, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Wigan Warriors: The incredible stats behind Challenge Cup semi-final triumph to reach Wembley
Replies: 13
Views: 1237

Re: Wigan Warriors: The incredible stats behind Challenge Cup semi-final triumph to reach Wembley

A question for our tactical experts from a mere spectator . . . I've noticed that some of best performances come when we seem to spend much time in our own half and rely on Harry's kicking to get down field. WCC and the semi-final being two examples, Could this be a deliberate tactic? The thinking ...
by Mike
Tue May 21, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Super League in talks over staging regular season games in USA
Replies: 14
Views: 826

Re: Super League in talks over staging regular season games in USA

You pick the markets with the biggest opprtunity IMO. Why try to "crack" very tough markets closer to home if you believe easier and more lucrative niches exist elsewhere? Fair enough if you think the easiest opportunities exist in communities with centuries-old ties to existing sports and...
by Mike
Tue May 21, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Super League in talks over staging regular season games in USA
Replies: 14
Views: 826

Re: Super League in talks over staging regular season games in USA

Was there not a problem with the England game in Colarado where the promoters didn't pay the RFL the agreed fee for the game . The USA will never buy into something they can't control themselves. EW Some Aussie con man suckered the RFL into it. It was boiling and the players didn't have proper time...