Wiganosophy
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morley pie eater
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Wiganosopher
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Re: Wiganosophy
Wittgenstein, on account of that the fact that even he would have to admit that Gelling is often beyond the boundary of human understanding.
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Smokie Jim
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Wiganosopher wrote:Wittgenstein, on account of that the fact that even he would have to admit that Gelling is often beyond the boundary of human understanding.
Who could or would disagree with you. Best to pass by in silence eh?
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Wiganosopher
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Re: Wiganosophy
Wiganosophy Chapter Titles....
Chapter One - The Big Questions
What does it really mean to be a Wigan Warriors fan? Lifting the lid on Wigan’s cultural heritage (and deciding whether to flush).
The first chapter focuses on two key questions:-
1) Is there anything remotely special about Wigan?
2) Is rugby league really such a great game?
Chapter Two- Traditions: Stick, Twist Or Bust?
The clash between tradition and innovation through the eyes of the superstitious supporter.
Chapter two investigates the place of tradition in the sport of rugby league. Are new initiatives always better than what went before, or are some things too sacred to change? And who would win in a straight fight – Kelvin the gorilla or Max?
Chapter Three - A Family Affair.
Is rugby league really a family game? And if it is, why doesn’t my wife understand?
The third chapter investigates rugby league’s claim to be a family game. To what extent does the sport live up to this claim?
Chapter Four - Off-Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Life between seasons, and how to cope with it.
Long, dark, league-less winter months without the joy of flags, hats, half-time dancing girls and gents-rush-jingles. Has summer rugby really been an unprecedented success?
Chapter Five - Wigan Worriers.
A frank and fearless exploration of all the things that keep Wigan supporters awake at night.
Player recruitment, referees, sponsorship, shirt collars, John Hopoate’s fingers…the list is almost endless.
Chapter Six - The Cup-a-Coaster.
The ups, downs and bendy bits of the rollercoaster ride that is the Challenge Cup.
The sixth chapter considers the place in our hearts that we set aside for the Challenge Cup. Will we ever again consider Wembley to be our second home?
Chapter Seven - Pies, Damned Lies And Statistics
An in-depth analysis of the in-depth analysis.
Poring over figures and crunching your numbers: does playing with your abacus really make you go blind?
Chapter Eight - Grand Finale
Repent, the end is nigh!
Now available through Waterstones...
https://www.waterstones.com/book/wigano ... 1784625108
Chapter One - The Big Questions
What does it really mean to be a Wigan Warriors fan? Lifting the lid on Wigan’s cultural heritage (and deciding whether to flush).
The first chapter focuses on two key questions:-
1) Is there anything remotely special about Wigan?
2) Is rugby league really such a great game?
Chapter Two- Traditions: Stick, Twist Or Bust?
The clash between tradition and innovation through the eyes of the superstitious supporter.
Chapter two investigates the place of tradition in the sport of rugby league. Are new initiatives always better than what went before, or are some things too sacred to change? And who would win in a straight fight – Kelvin the gorilla or Max?
Chapter Three - A Family Affair.
Is rugby league really a family game? And if it is, why doesn’t my wife understand?
The third chapter investigates rugby league’s claim to be a family game. To what extent does the sport live up to this claim?
Chapter Four - Off-Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Life between seasons, and how to cope with it.
Long, dark, league-less winter months without the joy of flags, hats, half-time dancing girls and gents-rush-jingles. Has summer rugby really been an unprecedented success?
Chapter Five - Wigan Worriers.
A frank and fearless exploration of all the things that keep Wigan supporters awake at night.
Player recruitment, referees, sponsorship, shirt collars, John Hopoate’s fingers…the list is almost endless.
Chapter Six - The Cup-a-Coaster.
The ups, downs and bendy bits of the rollercoaster ride that is the Challenge Cup.
The sixth chapter considers the place in our hearts that we set aside for the Challenge Cup. Will we ever again consider Wembley to be our second home?
Chapter Seven - Pies, Damned Lies And Statistics
An in-depth analysis of the in-depth analysis.
Poring over figures and crunching your numbers: does playing with your abacus really make you go blind?
Chapter Eight - Grand Finale
Repent, the end is nigh!
Now available through Waterstones...
https://www.waterstones.com/book/wigano ... 1784625108
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Wiganosopher
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Re: Wiganosophy
Now available in Warriors World!
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Smokie Jim
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Re: Wiganosophy
For almost 8 quid it seems a great stocking filler and who knows what a bloody good read. Last philosophy book I attempted to read was Wittgenstein 's Blue and Brown book neither of which was brown or blue. I was disappointed BUT I did learn that my death will not be a fact in my life. Very comforting.Wiganosopher wrote:Now available in Warriors World!
Re: Wiganosophy
Sounds like a better read than Gareth Hock's masterpiece!
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robbobillinge
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Out in Spain so cant get a copy for a few weeks. Looking forward to it though. Hilarious comment on Wiggenstein btw.
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Wiganosopher
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Re: Wiganosophy
Wiganosophy is reviewed in this week's League Express!
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Wiganosopher
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Re: Wiganosophy
"Side-splittingly funny" - League Express