Liam Colbon slowest winger in world

[ancientnloyal]

Would anyone think Colbon missed precious time due to University commitments over the 3 years (2003-2006)???


Not a bad choice to go to Uni but it may have affected his progress somewhat

[turf]

Can't help thinking that if Colbon had finished the move that we would have closed the game out and been in the draw for the semis

We aren't down to singling out players for defeats again are we.

Good grief, we'll all be sigling out Klein next for diallowing our try for obstruction.

If we're saying what 100% Warrior has said, we may as well say that we would have won more easily if Klein had allowed the obstruction try for us

[jackoh]

Can`t beleve that Noble would play Colbon rather than Calderwood , thought Calderwood played well today , Colbon following losing us the game at Hull should have been dropped ( forever ) . Can`t blame him for the loss at Leeds today but he`s to slow for a top class winger .
Just Goes to show though we` re not far off competing with the best .
Waariors till I Die ( stuff the Latics )

[nathan_rugby]

We are.

Leeds are consistant, where not. We may well be able to match teams on the day, but we cant maintain it over the season.

[DaveO]

Can't help thinking that if Colbon had finished the move that we would have closed the game out and been in the draw for the semis

We aren't down to singling out players for defeats again are we.

No but have you never heard of people saying certain incidents in games were the turning point or key moments? That was one and you can't help thinking had Richards obeen on that wing we may have scored.

It wasn't his fault because I am sure he did his best. It's just his best wasn't good enough.

Dave

[Panchitta Marra]

This is something I said from months ago. Wigan;s back line is too slow, however there were some fans out there commenting on how fast they said Colbon is. OK he is strong, but the best, highest try scoring wingers are usually the speed merchants.
This is no critisism of yesterdays game, as IMO, man for man the lads were brilliant. When you dont get the rub of the green, playing a top team, sh1t happens. Better team lost for me.

[100% Warrior]

We aren't down to singling out players for defeats again are we.

Good grief, we'll all be sigling out Klein next for diallowing our try for obstruction.

If we're saying what 100% Warrior has said, we may as well say that we would have won more easily if Klein had allowed the obstruction try for us

I'm not in the habit of singling out players for our defeats.

I was just pointing out that in a tight match, especially a cup game that if a chance presents itself it should be finished.

I still think if Colbon had finished that opportunity we would have won the game.

[the-Bowtun-Warrior]

Can't help thinking that if Colbon had finished the move that we would have closed the game out and been in the draw for the semis

We aren't down to singling out players for defeats again are we.

Good grief....

everyone is entitled to their opinion turf!
at the end of the day the guy is pointing out that if Colbon has any pace at all, the game would of been very different!


but he hasn't! never has! bloody winger my rigg!

[MrDave]

everyone is entitled to their opinion turf!
at the end of the day the guy is pointing out that if Colbon has any pace at all, the game would of been very different!


but he hasn't! never has! bloody winger my rigg!

Yes he has, a few seasons ago he was one of the fastest players in the Wigan squad. The mystery is where has the pace has gone; poor training, time missed while at university, his training with the army.

Chris Melling used to be very fast when he was in the academy but also lost some pace as he started getting more games in the first team.

If Colbon is taking this stick then Calderwood must that some as well for the positioning on the Donald try...where was he??

[pedro]

everyone is entitled to their opinion turf!
at the end of the day the guy is pointing out that if Colbon has any pace at all, the game would of been very different!


but he hasn't! never has! bloody winger my rigg!

Yes he has, a few seasons ago he was one of the fastest players in the Wigan squad. The mystery is where has the pace has gone; poor training, time missed while at university, his training with the army.

Chris Melling used to be very fast when he was in the academy but also lost some pace as he started getting more games in the first team.

If Colbon is taking this stick then Calderwood must that some as well for the positioning on the Donald try...where was he??

It was a compressed defence, he could have been stood next to Donald but would have been 15 yards to the next defender.