safeway60 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Very interesting how Wigan supporters responded to their home game vs Le Frogs last night. Seems they voted with their feet and stayed at home...The gate was 7,200 which is less than half their average gate..Looking at the game on TV it was obvious the attendance was low but not that drastic. Wigan are RL champions by virtue of finishing top and despite weeks of continuous hype on Sky TV surrounding the *Grand Final* the old time fans such as myself regard this *Grand Final* as just an end of season play-off competition which has taken place for the last 50 years that I know of. The RFL should develop some gonads and take back a semblance of control..The Sky TV tail has been wagging the RFL dog for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I think that the "season ticket mentality" has a lot to do with it.Seats are not cheap these days and with it being televised as well it all contributes to a poor turnout. I worry what our crowd will be tonight for exactly the same reason. Two people who are North Stand season ticket holders have to shell out £53 to watch the game or they could go to the pub watch 2 games and have £53 to spend at the bar, it seems the bar is a tempting alternative. Maybe if the clubs offered ST holders a generous discount (as in the challenge cup a couple of seasons ago)it may have helped ? But I will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway60 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I won't on principle...my season finished at Widnes last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I won't on principle...my season finished at Widnes last week. So you won't be going to Old Trafford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 So you won't be going to Old Trafford I went this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway60 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Definitely not going to Old Trafford...Nor will the Wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Definitely not going to Old Trafford...Nor will the Wire. Watched the game on Telly', great game but Wires not strong enough on the night to keep Saints out, pity but hey! we have the most important silverware!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 The team has not been the same since the 2 wins against Saints & Wigan ; they weren't even at their best at Wembley.Too much dropped ball was a big influence last night & lack of composure.The Wire were steamrollered by a faster Saints side who fully deserved to win & after about a hour we looked to be short of attacking ideas & options & against one of the big sides it was questionable how much good the rotation of the squad has done apart from throwing away wins to lower teams which would have seen us at least finish top ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 pity but hey! we have the most important silverware!. May well be a view shared by many fans. Unfortunately the RL and many players view the Grand Final as the pinnacle of the season (a view not shared by me), and an opportunity to compete in the World Club Challenge. Only 6 teams have competed in the World club challenge since it became official in 1989. Until wire are added to that list many will believe they are yet to achieve the status of 'best team'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway60 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 The World Club Challenge is another joke...what kudos is there in beating a load of jet-lagged Aussie holidaymakers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 C'mon Safe's we put up with playing the likes of London & Salford but you wouldn't want to see us play Melbourne or Canterbury and put one over on the Aussies ? I would love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Definitely not going to Old Trafford...Nor will the Wire. Oh dear oh dear who was it said "Only put your Will into writing" ???? or Silence is golden or better still Safe's .... IN SMITH WE TRUST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirewire Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Definitely not going to Old Trafford...Nor will the Wire. Oops :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirewire Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Got my ticket and can't wait to see Mozza lift the trophy............. http://www.freesmileys.org/smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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