: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:49 pm  

Pryce knocked him almost into the stand

As for Ainscough, superb young talent. Similar to Carney and Dallas (when we challenged to win things!). Hope he gets a good run in the team, but I'd put my money on Noble dropping him and bringing in Phelps when he's fir again.

You can see the Wigan lads play with their hearts on their sleeves when they get picked. The desire to win is there.

Something interesting also that I heard on SL extra last night:

Stevo: It is widely known that Wigan haven't replaced Barrett
Eddie: They haven't replaced Andy Farrell either..

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:51 pm  

One word to describe Ainscough last night AWESOME
I am glad to see a winger who has the confidence to back himself on the outside, and have the ability score. This is what we have been lacking. Keep it up Shaun. Don't ever lose that confidence. He is going to be a great.

IL don't let the RU or anyone else poach him.
Now we just need Sam to get a shot next week.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:56 pm  

I wonder if he wud have bin given a chance if pat n phelps had played i think not under this coach it was his debut and scoring made it a great nite for the kid good luck to him lets hope he gets more run outs.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:01 pm  

ian-m wrote:

One word to describe Ainscough last night AWESOME
I am glad to see a winger who has the confidence to back himself on the outside, and have the ability score. This is what we have been lacking. Keep it up Shaun. Don't ever lose that confidence. He is going to be a great.

IL don't let the RU or anyone else poach him.
Now we just need Sam to get a shot next week.

I think last nights performance by Ainscough might have paved the way for S. Tomkins. He proved that the younger players are good enough, hungry enough and most importantly read to step into our team. Another thing get Pat back at Full back & Phelps, Riddell, Roberts & Mathers will never get a game again for me.

1. Richards
2. Ainscough
3. Carmont
4. Bailey (cause Goulding can't tackle / sorry mate)
5. Pryce
6. S. Tomkins
7. Smith
9. Leuluai

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:13 pm  

jjb10 wrote:

I think last nights performance by Ainscough might have paved the way for S. Tomkins. He proved that the younger players are good enough, hungry enough and most importantly read to step into our team. Another thing get Pat back at Full back & Phelps, Riddell, Roberts & Mathers will never get a game again for me.

1. Richards
2. Ainscough
3. Carmont
4. Bailey (cause Goulding can't tackle / sorry mate)
5. Pryce
6. S. Tomkins
7. Smith
9. Leuluai

The same Roberts we just signed on a 4 year deal? I he's as bad as you think we've got a bloke sat on his 'arris collecting 4 years' wage for jack.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:18 pm  

WigansForeignLegion wrote:

The same Roberts we just signed on a 4 year deal? I he's as bad as you think we've got a bloke sat on his 'arris collecting 4 years' wage for jack.

The guy so far this year is a joke, we should drop him into the academy teach him, how to tackle, kick, and catch a ball. When he does catch the ball he just walks into the arms of the chasers. The guy is crap. another has been who will probably keep either Ainscough or Pryce out when Richards comes back. Sack him now or drop into the reserves untill he is up to speed I couldn't care less just keep him away from the first team.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:20 pm  

MattyB wrote:

Check out old video's of Offiah, regularly ran to the corners to score.
Back then though we had a Botica, so it was 6 points anyway.

But we have Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:21 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

It wasn't the celebration that was wrong, it was the fact that he should have gone close to or under the posts, which would have put Wigan level.
Instead he gave Roberts a difficult kick and we were still two points behind.

Another point from last night was Ainscoughs disallowed try in the first half was never forward. I saw the replay three times after the game.

That pass didn't even look dubious! Perfectly good try ruled out.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:40 pm  

another thing about ainy last night, his ability to keep the ball alive!

if stevo saw how he played last night he would be buying him a tissot watch!

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:46 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

It wasn't the celebration that was wrong, it was the fact that he should have gone close to or under the posts, which would have put Wigan level.
Instead he gave Roberts a difficult kick and we were still two points behind.

Another point from last night was Ainscoughs disallowed try in the first half was never forward. I saw the replay three times after the game.

Agreed, but to be honest with Roberts kicking record he should have kicked a few of the ones his missed last night.

The Tim Smith pass to Ainscough was outstanding and was never forward in a million years.