Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:05 pm  

I agree. Yes he put his hand on his shoulder but he did so merely to get his attention as he was moaning about the decision. Nothing in it.

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:10 pm  

Saddened has always had a massive inferiority complex toward Warrington. And he's not alone. Over the past few years I've observed the growth of a strange cult-like contingent of Saints fans who genuinely believe Warrington are our biggest rivals. Wire's recent dip in fortunes appears to have forced some to regain their senses but the rest are lying dormant like hibernating tortoises.

If we lose next game you can bet they'll emerge from their slumber and begin spouting the usual revolutionary insurrectionist rhetoric about Wigan not being The Enemy.

I strongly urge all Saints fans to be on the lookout for these radical fundamentalists. Don't be fooled by first appearances. Remember - whilst these people may LOOK and SOUND LIKE real Saints fans their minds have been wrought and twisted by devilish forces.

If you know of or suspect that one of these subversives is in the vicinity call the authorities immediately!

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:19 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

I agree. Yes he put his hand on his shoulder but he did so merely to get his attention as he was moaning about the decision. Nothing in it.

Whilst there may have been nothing in it, this sort of behaviour has to be nipped in the bud in order we don't end up having to fix a more developed problem.
They should have a clear punishment set of for minor but intentional contact with the official. I think it should be 3 games.

We're quick enough to criticise referees, but you can't expect them to do their job with any clarity if they're getting poked and prodded by pro rugby league players.

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:32 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

Whilst there may have been nothing in it, this sort of behaviour has to be nipped in the bud in order we don't end up having to fix a more developed problem.
They should have a clear punishment set of for minor but intentional contact with the official. I think it should be 3 games.

We're quick enough to criticise referees, but you can't expect them to do their job with any clarity if they're getting poked and prodded by pro rugby league players.

I really don't see any need for issues such as these to go to post-match tribunals or (worse still) warrant new legislation. It seems like every week these days someone is calling for yet another rewrite to the rules. I'm sick of it.

If the ref can't deal with it there and then (penalties, either card or stern talking to) he has no business refereeing a game. Even if he gets shoved from behind it should be possible to deal with it.

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:35 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

Saddened has always had a massive inferiority complex toward Warrington. And he's not alone. Over the past few years I've observed the growth of a strange cult-like contingent of Saints fans who genuinely believe Warrington are our biggest rivals. Wire's recent dip in fortunes appears to have forced some to regain their senses but the rest are lying dormant like hibernating tortoises.

If we lose next game you can bet they'll emerge from their slumber and begin spouting the usual revolutionary insurrectionist rhetoric about Wigan not being The Enemy.

I strongly urge all Saints fans to be on the lookout for these radical fundamentalists. Don't be fooled by first appearances. Remember - whilst these people may LOOK and SOUND LIKE real Saints fans their minds have been wrought and twisted by devilish forces.

If you know of or suspect that one of these subversives is in the vicinity call the authorities immediately!

I don't know any Saints fan who regards Dire as our 'biggest rivals'. Geographically they maybe slighty closer, but they wouldn't ever come near the Pies for rivalry.

I'd also put Leeds a billion miles ahead of Smiths mob in the rivalry stakes.

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:26 pm  

RuddyScoosers wrote:

I don't know any Saints fan who regards Dire as our 'biggest rivals'. Geographically they maybe slighty closer, but they wouldn't ever come near the Pies for rivalry.

I'd also put Leeds a billion miles ahead of Smiths mob in the rivalry stakes.

Well they are for me. Almost everyone I know supports Warrington. I don't know many who support the Goons. Whilst I have a healthy hatred of all things Cherry n' White, I don't like being beaten by the Wire.

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 1:44 pm  

RuddyScoosers wrote:

I don't know any Saints fan who regards Dire as our 'biggest rivals'. Geographically they maybe slighty closer, but they wouldn't ever come near the Pies for rivalry.

Wigan is about 6 miles from St Helens; Warrington 10 miles from St Helens. Wigan is always our biggest rival. But Warrington have had the cheek of beating us in recent years. It would be nice to restore normality and whitewash them this season!

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:30 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Wigan is about 6 miles from St Helens; Warrington 10 miles from St Helens. Wigan is always our biggest rival. But Warrington have had the cheek of beating us in recent years. It would be nice to restore normality and whitewash them this season!

Ground to ground, The Halliwell Jones Stadium is closer by a mile (8.5 miles) to the DW (9.5). Widnes's ground is closest at 8.3 miles #pedanticalert

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:13 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Well they are for me. Almost everyone I know supports Warrington.

Burn him! Burn him!

Re: Warrington game : Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:30 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

I thought Vea was coming back for this game? He'd be a nice addition.
Wire are a shambles this year. If KC can do something about our woeful defence we should be ok, but you never know with Wire

I was working in the premier lounge on Friday and he mentioned KR as the game he may be likely back for