Re: So then Warrington in the semis.

[Wiganer Ted]

Catalans seemed to have sorted themselves out since Fakir, Webb and Pryce were sent packing.
Henderson has passed under the radar this season and I thought he was MOM by a mile v Hudds.
Be great if they could beat Saints but I don't think they will.

[lucky 13]

57 - 10 to Wigan, Smith with a drop goal just to rub it in

Don't think you're far off with that, whoever we meet. Hope its Cats though it will be the first time France has invaded another country since 1066!

Russia 1812?,Spain 1813?

1945 Vietnam. ... 50's Egypt

[lcharnock2]

I am not too worried about Friday. If we play well, we win is how I see it. Wire looked very tired in the last 10 mins v Cas and it will take a special performance and a hell of a lot of energy from a side to beat us.

Wigan by 12.

[josie andrews]

HIGHAM USING THE PAST AS MOTIVATION AGAINST WIGAN

Warrington Wolves hooker Micky Higham will be using last year’s Grand Final defeat to Wigan Warriors as added motivation when the two sides meet on Friday in a First Utility Super League play-off semi-final at DW Stadium (8.00pm).

Former Wigan and St Helens hooker Higham knows there is not much between the two sides in the final stages of the season and is looking to improve on the last time they met in Super League, which ended in a 24-20 reverse.

“They’re looking strong at the moment in defence and with the ball,” said Higham.

“Both of our matches this season have been very close and a real game of two halves for each side. We’re two evenly matched teams who can produce some quality Rugby League. Anything can happen on the day.

“Tony Smith has said we can use last year’s Grand Final loss as motivation if we want to. It still plays on my mind so it will be nice to get one over on them on Friday.

“I enjoyed my time at Wigan and I like going back to the stadium. The fans are fantastic there and they still make time to come and speak to me after games which is nice. I’m looking forward to Friday and hopefully plenty of our fans will be there to make it a cracker.”

The 34-year-old has been granted a three-month testimonial this year for his service to the sport he loves. Throughout September, October and November the Wolves hooker is putting on a series of special events.

“I’m really appreciative of the RFL for letting me have this testimonial,” said Higham.
“I’ve got lots of events planned and there will be a question and answer evening in Leigh. Jamie Peacock and Paul Wood will be attending. JP is a great sport and I can’t wait to hear what questions get fired his way.

“The 2009 and 2010 Challenge Cup wins were special along with representing my country. But my stand-out moment in my career so far has to be my first Super League Grand Final win in 2002 with St Helens. I just want to get back to Old Trafford and do it all again.”

Tickets for Friday's First Utility Super League play-off semi-final, Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves can be purchased from £21 for adults, £14 for concessions, £14 for juniors and £11 for family juniors. You can buy at the stadium ticket office or call 0871 66 33 552.

Tickets for the First Utility Super League Grand Final, played at Old Trafford on Saturday October 11 (6.00pm) are available from as little as £20. To purchase your tickets, please either visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113.

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[Wigan_forever1985]

If Matty Russell plays the tactic has to be to put the ball in the air every chance we get, high bombs an a thunderous chase. He will drop much more than he will catch if he plays in this match its only human nature he will be cautious of an on coming chase

[TrueBlueWarrior]

Play like we did against Hudds and we will win irrelevant of any outside influences.

[josie andrews]

Higham Using Grand Final Defeat as Motivation

Warrington's Micky Higham has admitted he will be using last year's Grand Final defeat to Wigan as added motivation when the two sides meet on Friday in the First Utility Super League play-off semi-final at DW Stadium (8.00pm).

The former Wigan Hooker knows there is not much between the two sides and is looking to improve on the last time they met in Super League, which the Warriors won 24-20 reverse.

"They're looking strong at the moment in defence and with the ball," said Higham. "Both of our matches this season have been very close and a real game of two halves for each side. We're two evenly matched teams who can produce some quality Rugby League. Anything can happen on the day.

"Tony Smith has said we can use last year's Grand Final loss as motivation if we want to. It still plays on my mind so it will be nice to get one over on them on Friday.

"I enjoyed my time at Wigan and I like going back to the stadium. The fans are fantastic there and they still make time to come and speak to me after games which is nice. I'm looking forward to Friday and hopefully plenty of our fans will be there to make it a cracker."

The 34-year-old has been granted a three-month testimonial this year for his service to the sport he loves. Throughout September, October and November the Wolves hooker is putting on a series of special events.

"I'm really appreciative of the RFL for letting me have this testimonial," said Higham.

"I've got lots of events planned and there will be a question and answer evening in Leigh. Jamie Peacock and Paul Wood will be attending. JP is a great sport and I can't wait to hear what questions get fired his way."

Tickets for the game start from just £7 for concessions and £14 for adults and are available online at Warriors E-Tickets, from the DW Stadium Ticket Office and Ticket Hotline on 0871 66 33 552.


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