Wigan Warriors duo banned for Challenge Cup Final after landing charges

[Superb Chops]

I can't remember the words exactly, but the prayer goes something like this:

"Lord help me to change the things I can change, to accept the things I can't change, and give me the wisdom to know the difference."

We have a cup final on Saturday. Everyone from Danson, Rads and Peet and the players to the fans should be focused on Wembley and how to beat the Wire. The only relevant part played by analysing last week's performance is to make sure we don't fall foul of the ref again.

Many wise words from John Monie on this: control the things you can control etc.

Smart post put better than I can manage.

Bonus points for combining lines from a prayer and the Godlike John Monie.

[widdenoldboy]

The MRP jokers would likely reduce the bans to one game each - just for the lols.....

Hopefully Peet will use this as motivation and it allowes their replacements to focus on training and not be caught up worrying about any appeals.

[bertina]

Peet &Co. have made the correct decision, it is time to put these issues to bed and concentrate on the matter at hand, winning the Challenge Cup.

Well said !!!

[Firestarter]

When we beat wire it will be because of bad reffing decisions obviously.This is a definite as they cant use any weakened squad excuses.Wouldnt it be poetic justice if they had a man sent off and we murdered them? Personally ide love for eckersley to play and rip them apart

[Fizz Bomb]

I thought the reserve team was there to “ put pressure on the first team to perform every week” and keep players match fit so they could play when needed. If that is the case, what message does it send out if a player playing out of position is preferred to them? We have lost youngsters we would liked to have kept because they couldn’t see any game time comming soon. We all know Dupree and Keighran are unavailable for the final, so pick the next in line for that position. No doubt it would work wonders for the reserves if they thought they will be called upon and not overlooked if needed. Both first teamers are shoe-ins, so what a vote of confidence and a moral boost it would be to both Hill and Eckersley if they got picked for such an important game, ( as previously posted by Charriots Offiah). I’m sure both would not let anybody down and give their all on the day. It is not our strongest team but it could be considering the circumstances, especially if they are told right at the start of the week that the coaches have the confidence to play them in a final.

[josie andrews]

George Williams lifts lid on Warrington Wolves motivations over Wigan Warriors return ahead of Wembley final

George Williams will be hoping to guide Warrington Wolves to Challenge Cup glory for their first time since 2019 when he faces former side Wigan Warriors this weekend in the capital.

The current England captain enjoyed plenty of success with the club he will face at Wembley on Saturday, having won two Super League Grand Finals and a World Club Challenge in cherry & white.

Williams actually made his senior bow in the prestigious competition for the Warriors at the age of 18, scoring a try from the bench in an early round 60-10 victory over Leigh in a moment he says ‘he’ll never forget’.

Wigan went on to lift the Challenge Cup trophy that year, but Williams is yet to taste success first-hand after falling short at Wembley in 2017 against Hull FC.

The half-back made 179 appearances for the Warriors, scoring 60 tries, and returns from a one-match suspension ahead of the clash under the famous arch.

“I’m really looking forward to this weekend,” the 29-year-old said.

“Both teams are obviously going really well.

“Wigan are the Super League champions and know how to win big games.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to test ourselves against them. We’re coming and hoping to take it away from them, and they’ll be hoping to do the same thing.”

Williams admits he opted to join the Wire following a stint in the NRL over a return to his hometown club with the goal of helping create history at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

“I get loads of stick from Wigan fans thinking it was about money, it was nothing to do with money,” he explained.

“Wigan actually offered me more than Warrington. But my goals changed, I wanted to be the first in history to win a Grand Final at Warrington.

"It’s not happened yet, but the goal hasn’t changed. And the same with the Challenge Cup, so hopefully I get the chance to do that on the weekend.

“I’m happy with what happened at Wigan, I look back with a smile on my face. But I want to get some silverware with Warrington.

"It’s a new year under Sam Burgess and we’re wanting to build.

“We’re still on a journey, and hopefully we can pick up the first trophy that’s up for grabs.”

Williams attended Standish High with current in-form Wigan winger Liam Marshall, who is one of only three remaining members to have played at Wembley in 2017.

He is also good family friends with Warriors captain Liam Farrell who started in the 18-14 defeat, with currently injured Willie Isa having also featured from the interchange bench.

“I’ve played in the Challenge Cup Final and lost, so hopefully I can right some wrongs and get a taste of it," Williams added.

“A win at Wembley would be unbelievable. I look back on it (2017), it was a great memory to play at Wembley, but ultimately we lost.

"I’m always motivated, I’m a bit obsessive about winning and I’ve not had it for a few years now. It’s something I’m chasing every day.

“Preparation is key and I’m really looking forward to Saturday."

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... al-4655000

[josie andrews]

Aye, alreet, nothing at all is it about money. "So George, do you play for no money you just want to make history with Warrington?"

[moto748]

What is supposed to say? He said what any player in his shoes would have said.

[Blackpool_Pie]

Aye, alreet, nothing at all is it about money. "So George, do you play for no money you just want to make history with Warrington?"

Because all players who play for Wigan do so for free while being trolly boys at asda round the corner?