: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:03 pm  

Wire Mike wrote:

Did Huddersfied win this tournament last year?

Yes they did. We didn't enter last year.

: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:23 am  

Wire On The Telly wrote:

Yes they did. We didn't enter last year.

If for some reason we don't reach the Challenge Cup final this year, I would like to see a strong squad sent down for this one, with some exciting outside backs from the reserves included.

Our best chance of silverware, since we won the prestigious Wire FM trophy. In Smith we trust.

: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:55 am  

FireWire wrote:

If for some reason we don't reach the Challenge Cup final this year, I would like to see a strong squad sent down for this one, with some exciting outside backs from the reserves included.

Our best chance of silverware, since we won the prestigious Wire FM trophy. In Smith we trust.

Can't see it tbh. I think its more than likely the side will be made up of half the reserve team.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:13 am  

The Riddler wrote: It doesn't rank very highly on the "I Was There" charts but, nonetheless, I was actually there. If anyone's interested in forming a rival group to the Perpignan 52 then let me know. Memories of the night include a Wigan steward letting us in for a couple of quid cheaper than the admission price by opening a gate for us and the very exotic Papua New Guinea fielding a team. Up to that night I'd never actually believed they played rugby there. Oh yes, and we won it. The squad that night was: Mike Gregory John Woods Mark Roberts Mark Forster David Lyon Rocky Turner Ronnie Duane Garry Sanderson Billy McGinty Brian Carbert and, and I'm so glad because you know people are going to leap on this, John Thursfield. Rd 1 = Warrington 12 Wigan 6 (T: Turner, McGinty G: Woods 2) Semi = Warrington 6 St Helens 0 (T: Forster G: Woods) Final = Warrington 24 Rest of the World (T: Forster 2, Carbert, Roberts G: Woods 4) Yes, of course I remembered all of that off the top of my head. Oh OK, I had a little help from Google and the following page (which also has a great photo). http://www.wire2wolves.com/teamsview.php?team_id=%20117 ah but as one of the 52 i was also there as well! mixed loyalties

The Riddler wrote: It doesn't rank very highly on the "I Was There" charts but, nonetheless, I was actually there. If anyone's interested in forming a rival group to the Perpignan 52 then let me know. Memories of the night include a Wigan steward letting us in for a couple of quid cheaper than the admission price by opening a gate for us and the very exotic Papua New Guinea fielding a team. Up to that night I'd never actually believed they played rugby there. Oh yes, and we won it. The squad that night was: Mike Gregory John Woods Mark Roberts Mark Forster David Lyon Rocky Turner Ronnie Duane Garry Sanderson Billy McGinty Brian Carbert and, and I'm so glad because you know people are going to leap on this, John Thursfield. Rd 1 = Warrington 12 Wigan 6 (T: Turner, McGinty G: Woods 2) Semi = Warrington 6 St Helens 0 (T: Forster G: Woods) Final = Warrington 24 Rest of the World (T: Forster 2, Carbert, Roberts G: Woods 4) Yes, of course I remembered all of that off the top of my head. Oh OK, I had a little help from Google and the following page (which also has a great photo). http://www.wire2wolves.com/teamsview.php?team_id=%20117 ah but as one of the 52 i was also there as well! mixed loyalties

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:47 am  

The Wood wrote:

Can't see it tbh. I think its more than likely the side will be made up of half the reserve team.

Hudds won it last year with first team players in the squad, it would be nice if teams did take it seriously and at least had 5 or 6 first teamers in there.

Kevin Penny would surely enjoy the space.