Re: WCC : Mon Oct 27, 2014 2:24 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

I suspect that refers to what happens if we are in the top four after 23 games (thus meaning we would get a further four home games rather than three). They will likely take the extra home game on the road, whether your season would still count given that it's technically a home fixture is anyone's guess, I suspect not and you will get 14 games for it regardless of where we finish

Given that the additional fixtures are taking place during the football season, and wont actually be confirmed until August, is it not likely that more than 1 of these Super 8 fixtures may have to be moved to an alternate venue?

Re: WCC : Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:54 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

I suspect that refers to what happens if we are in the top four after 23 games (thus meaning we would get a further four home games rather than three). They will likely take the extra home game on the road, whether your season would still count given that it's technically a home fixture is anyone's guess, I suspect not and you will get 14 games for it regardless of where we finish

They probably where doing but i think this game will end up being classed as an 'on the road' game in a way to try and put a positive spin on the stadium not being available.

Re: WCC : Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:30 pm  

EHW wrote:

Given that the additional fixtures are taking place during the football season, and wont actually be confirmed until August, is it not likely that more than 1 of these Super 8 fixtures may have to be moved to an alternate venue?

Doubt it, they generally manage with the play offs

Re: WCC : Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:42 pm  

Any update on this yet from Wigan?

In League Weekly Andy Gatcliffe (Warrington's Chief Executive) seems pretty certain that Warrington are playing on the Friday and Saints on the Sunday. He does actually refer to the three games being played in"proper rugby league stadiums", I wonder if this means the HJ Stadium, Langtree Park and Leigh Sports Village?

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:02 pm  

Now confirmed - Saturday 21st Feb at DW

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:16 pm  

Thats a bit of a blow to the haters...

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:28 pm  

Wigan Peer wrote:

Thats a bit of a blow to the haters...

Yes I remember thinking at OT in 2013 just after we'd dispatched Wire to win the double - now if only we owned our own stadium, then I'd really be able to enjoy this.

In a similar way I'd imagine that fans of AC Milan can't really enjoy their 7 European Cups because they share their stadium.

And I'm gutted and think it's outrageous that the RFL are giving Saints and Wire 2 extra points in the league next season because they own their own grounds.

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:15 pm  

Playing Saturday as Latics now playing Friday, should be bouncing Sat night at the DW. under the lights

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:52 pm  

Sunshine state wrote:

Playing Saturday as Latics now playing Friday, should be bouncing Sat night at the DW. under the lights

Do you think? In not sure tbh. At the moment it just feels a bit like we're playing a pre season friendly against them (Shaun Wane seemed to feel similar in his interview on the sports bible) and it will all act as a bit of a reminder of the one that got away at Old Trafford.

I'll be there don't get me wrong and my attitude may change. The format doesn't help. It should be in some sort of tournament set up with all 6 having the chance of winning the WCC trophy.

Re: WCC : Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:13 pm  

So Latics have shifted their match to a Friday night to make way for a RL pre-season friendly? Interesting!