Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:13 am  

Prince Buster wrote:

what's the name of that right tall forward they signed from Leeds, don't think you mentioned him. I thought he was their most dangerous forward and will definitely be a first team starter.
Which ever way you look at things, their pack last night is better than most other SL teams. The fact we stood up to them was a fantastic effort from our lads

Walters, Wakey can’t win really when playing Wigan last night, Wigan academy this Wigan academy that, bring these young stars through all the time but when they are being bullied it’s their 2nd and 3rd team selections, there was enough quality on paper to push and even beat us but what I saw was a team on the back foot and dominated by Wakey for most of the game , our defence was top drawer and ball movement excellent, looking forward to York next week, bring the season on

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:16 am  

Big lads mate wrote:

Walters, Wakey can’t win really when playing Wigan last night, Wigan academy this Wigan academy that, bring these young stars through all the time but when they are being bullied it’s their 2nd and 3rd team selections, there was enough quality on paper to push and even beat us but what I saw was a team on the back foot and dominated by Wakey for most of the game , our defence was top drawer and ball movement excellent, looking forward to York next week, bring the season on

Great post

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:16 am  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

He seemed to have developed the Richie Myler move of throwing his legs into the air and diving head first in the tackle to win a penalty.

Yes I noticed that too, one or two others in their side also did the same.

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:52 pm  

Just a minor point and not detracting from the atmosphere last night but if the new stand was a sell out why all the empty seats?

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:03 pm  

1315trinity wrote:

Just a minor point and not detracting from the atmosphere last night but if the new stand was a sell out why all the empty seats?

Half capacity test event.

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:13 pm  

Big lads mate wrote:

Walters, Wakey can’t win really when playing Wigan last night, Wigan academy this Wigan academy that, bring these young stars through all the time but when they are being bullied it’s their 2nd and 3rd team selections, there was enough quality on paper to push and even beat us but what I saw was a team on the back foot and dominated by Wakey for most of the game , our defence was top drawer and ball movement excellent, looking forward to York next week, bring the season on

Hope you're seats we're comfy mate!
See you at York

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:58 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

3 tickets bought a while ago , no seat no as Daz says it’s a free for all , so as the saying goes first up best dressed , cos when I’m plonked I ain’t moving

Are you going to 'fess up then Ketty, or shall I tell everyone ???

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:13 pm  

Sat in the east stand you could hardly hear the announcements over the tannoy. Did they announce the attendance?

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:21 pm  

poplar cats alive wrote:

Sat in the east stand you could hardly hear the announcements over the tannoy. Did they announce the attendance?

Usually do that towards end of the game…but last night we didn’t get that far.

Re: 26|01|24 - Ashurst Testimonial vs Wigan : Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:23 pm  

Wigan fan in peace

You did dominate us last night even with our biggest forwards out. I’m sure when R1 comes round we’ll have it together.

You had a few out and so did we so I’m hoping a rematch in the Challenge cup is on the cards would be a great game I’m sure.

Good luck with the season lads don’t think you need to be worried you should mickey the league with that squad. Just need sort them bloody lights out!