Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:26 pm  

Uncle Rico wrote:

You'd soon get fed up of Old Trafford and yearn for a day out at Wembley? In addition the proposition this year is that if we beat Widnes we are a game away from Wembley and the semis could be three from the current top four so is there a real benefit to being out of the cup? We aren't talking of losing round 1 'so that we can concentrate on the league' type option

I can't stand Old Trafford but I want my team to be Super League Champions, and that means going there and winning.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:47 pm  

My nan could have made a better effort than King did for Widnes 2nd try.Feeble an understatement.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:48 pm  

Anyway congrats from a Trinity supporter. You've saved the semi-finals from being infested by boorish chemic fans and that grating whinger Betts. Always enjoyed banter with Wire support at Wilderspool, H J etc and Belle Vue and would look forward to a stroll up Wembley Way with you guys. Enjoy your night.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:17 am  

Congrats on your victory.Thought Child's played well..

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:16 am  

He performed excellent definitely worth an appearance on the final if we make it!

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:47 am  

Every time i see Rhys Evans i am more impressed. I really do believe he is one of if not the best tacklers in the league. I wouldn't want to be an attacking player trying to get past him because he will chop you down every time.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:22 am  

Super Alf Macklin wrote:

As a Hull fan, with our Wembley record, I'd take a CC win any day, but I understand the logic of you guys wanting the GF more and for what its worth, I think you will beat Wigan in the play off final. Your team, when firing, is virtually unplayable, but as always, injuries are crucial and Sandow and Gidley need to remain healthy for you.
I think on form, Wire are the best team I've watched this year, I don't buy all the guff from Wigan and Leeds stating that the standard has dropped, hence their lack of dominance, I think that the salary cap is now working , apart from in France and a closer competition at least keeps everyone interested. Good luck guys.

Compared to their average performances over the last 5 years 2011-15 - based on standard of play not just results

Teams that have improved
Hull
Catalan
Wakefield


Teams about the same
Wire (arguably gotten worse compared to 2011-13)
Cas
Hull KR
Salford
Widness

Teams who have got worse
Leeds
Huddersfield
Saints
Wigan

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:36 am  

quote="leedsnsouths"]Compared to their average performances over the last 5 years 2011-15 - based on standard of play not just results

Teams that have improved
Hull
Catalan
Wakefield


Teams about the same
Wire (arguably gotten worse compared to 2011-13)
Cas
Hull KR
Salford
Widness

Teams who have got worse
Leeds
Huddersfield
Saints
Wigan[/quote]

So its a worsened Wigan team that are in the mix for a treble? They'll be there at the business end, injuries have blighted their season, but only in terms of style, not results. Leeds have to accept that their era ended, as they all do at sometime or other. Your point about teams improving and worsening is not really proving much, the same can be said for every campaign, just different teams carrying the baton this year, which doesn't mean the competition standard has worsened, just the likes of Leeds.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:34 am  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Every time i see Rhys Evans i am more impressed. I really do believe he is one of if not the best tacklers in the league. I wouldn't want to be an attacking player trying to get past him because he will chop you down every time.

He'll end up being a copper once he's retired, nothing would get away from him.

Re: Wire v Widnes. CC semi : Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:27 am  

Super Alf Macklin wrote:

So its a worsened Wigan team that are in the mix for a treble? They'll be there at the business end, injuries have blighted their season, but only in terms of style, not results. Leeds have to accept that their era ended, as they all do at sometime or other. Your point about teams improving and worsening is not really proving much, the same can be said for every campaign, just different teams carrying the baton this year, which doesn't mean the competition standard has worsened, just the likes of Leeds.

The standard has been decreasing for years, and I for one blame the cap, it has just held everyone back to the level of the lesser teams
For example anyone wishing to be the best prop in the league would, without the cap, be competing to be better than Graham or Burgess

The game between you and hull was the worst top of the table clash I have ever seen, the fact that 2 teams who are certainly in the top 4 teams in our league produced a game with 40 knock ons is pretty disgraceful in a professional league

Its got nothing to do with Leeds, the standard is bad but we are worse