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by the pieman
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Latics being sold?
Replies: 9
Views: 1003

Re: Latics being sold?

Soul Kitchen wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:17 pm On BBC site, subject to EFL approval, sold.
someone local apparently according to the Wigan Latics chief reporter at the evening news

oh, and Nandy had to have her say too. Surprised she's not been more vocal and missed out on the photo opportunity
by the pieman
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Castleford Tigers hit potential stumbling block in SL stadium redevelopment
Replies: 9
Views: 477

Re: Castleford Tigers hit potential stumbling block in SL stadium redevelopment

josie andrews wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:59 pm
Firestarter wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:36 pm It was even worse before the stand burned down in the late 80s
Oh I know but it’s not much better, it’s like going back in time!
that whole area is like going back to the 70s, but without the pits, and i just dont think they have moved forward since
by the pieman
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Scapegoats through the years
Replies: 42
Views: 1612

Re: Scapegoats through the years

Slightly off topic, as I'm not sure that they got direct criticism, but there were players who may undervalued or under-rated by some fans for not being stars or flashy. Ian Potter, maybe Martin Hall, Brian Case-type players. How would you categorise Colin Whitfield? He was the only player I ever s...
by the pieman
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: DW
Replies: 79
Views: 10003

Re: DW

Not like DW to have built it on the cheap with the money from the sale of Central Park Sorry but stadium was not built from sale of C.P. Whelan needed Central Park though to build the new stadium or he wouldnt have got permission, so whether directly or indirectly Central Park was used towards buil...
by the pieman
Wed May 31, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Another Union club goes bust?
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Another Union club goes bust?

that wage bill is staggering and no wonder we dont see many players transition from RU to league anymore You would think there has to be a big shake up at club level in RU, as thats too many clubs gone bust in one season or so. Irrelevant of rich benefactors / sponsorship deals etc, generally crowd...
by the pieman
Tue May 30, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Another Union club goes bust?
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Another Union club goes bust?

that wage bill is staggering and no wonder we dont see many players transition from RU to league anymore You would think there has to be a big shake up at club level in RU, as thats too many clubs gone bust in one season or so. Irrelevant of rich benefactors / sponsorship deals etc, generally crowds...
by the pieman
Mon May 29, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Wigan squad for Hull KR
Replies: 116
Views: 5980

Re: Wigan squad for Hull KR

i'd be more bothered about Smith if he was missing by miles and not striking the ball well he is striking the ball well, and the ones v HKR only narrowly missed. Yes, they missed and it could have been costly. i used to play golf to a decent standard, and the margins are very fine between it being p...
by the pieman
Fri May 26, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Hooker
Replies: 48
Views: 4002

Re: Hooker

i'm not a Powell knocker, but one thing i picked up last night listening to radio manc is the influence Parcell has on HKR I dont think i have ever heard commentators say that Powell is controlling / dominating the game, and as a player that probably touches the ball more than any other, they should...
by the pieman
Wed May 24, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Morgan Knowles sees red - again
Replies: 20
Views: 1734

Re: Morgan Knowles sees red - again

I don't think the actual sending off was that bad myself. A 2 game ban seems reasonable - however his previous record should absolutely be taken into consideration For me it was utterly needless tackle given it was more or less at the end of the game he deserved the red and the ban no question for ...
by the pieman
Tue May 23, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Leeds Rhinos news: attendance revealed for Challenge Cup tie v Wigan Warriors
Replies: 11
Views: 697

Re: Leeds Rhinos news: attendance revealed for Challenge Cup tie v Wigan Warriors

Leeds fans attendance was abysmal IMO, The South stand not half as packed as usual & in the ‘posh’ North stand was an area in the centre that was empty! You wouldnt have thought so going off the BBC commentary, and how they blast marching on together over the tannoy so it sounds like there are ...