Re: Challenge cup final : Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:52 pm  

Anybody got a really good place to go when they stop in London as we have tried several areas and it has been a bit hit and miss, more miss?
We are in Cricklewood this year hoping that works better than Acton.

Re: Challenge cup final : Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:09 pm  

The Savoy Hotel(river rooms). Everytime.

Was gutted when it shut for three years for refurbishments - had to slum it in The Dorchester instead.

Cricklewood sounds ghastly.

Re: Challenge cup final : Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:44 pm  

Anyone else noticed that Jamie Child & Robert Hicks are named as T/J's for the final ?
Both full time RFL referee's, good motivation for the genuine T/J's who've been at it for years.......

Re: Challenge cup final : Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:30 pm  

littlerich wrote:

The Savoy Hotel(river rooms). Everytime.

Was gutted when it shut for three years for refurbishments - had to slum it in The Dorchester instead.

Cricklewood sounds ghastly.

Yer sure.

Re: Challenge cup final : Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:08 pm  

You know, the Challenge Cup Final used to be something i really looked forwards to. Now however nothing would please me more than to see half empty stands. Same goes with the four nations where this year for the first time i will be supporting Aus and hoping they hammer the poop out of England. Aus is my adopted country, and so disillusioned am i with the RFL all i want to see is them repeatedly humiliated and the Kangaroos are the team to do it. Sad and bitter, but fairness and loyalty never gets you anywhere with the RFL.

Re: Challenge cup final : Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:05 am  

Fax Missionary wrote:

You know, the Challenge Cup Final used to be something i really looked forwards to. Now however nothing would please me more than to see half empty stands. Same goes with the four nations where this year for the first time i will be supporting Aus and hoping they hammer the poop out of England. Aus is my adopted country, and so disillusioned am i with the RFL all i want to see is them repeatedly humiliated and the Kangaroos are the team to do it. Sad and bitter, but fairness and loyalty never gets you anywhere with the RFL.

Or what about the Welsh beating England, that would be really ironic.

Re: Challenge cup final : Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:38 pm  

Fax Missionary wrote:

You know, the Challenge Cup Final used to be something i really looked forwards to. Now however nothing would please me more than to see half empty stands. Same goes with the four nations where this year for the first time i will be supporting Aus and hoping they hammer the poop out of England. Aus is my adopted country, and so disillusioned am i with the RFL all i want to see is them repeatedly humiliated and the Kangaroos are the team to do it. Sad and bitter, but fairness and loyalty never gets you anywhere with the RFL.

You know what, I feel the same up yours RFL and all who sail in her.

Re: Challenge cup final : Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:35 am  

Stopped watching SL games on TV a couple years back as the standards are poor and got bored. I havent been to the Cup Final since 2008 and wont ever go again unless the RFL makes some big changes in action and attitude. I would rather watch the NRL and Championship games to be honest. I will never go to a RFL event unless Fax are in it. Why should my money go and support the likes of Wodd and co. Its a shame that there will be no banners or organized protest at the game against the RFL

Re: Challenge cup final : Sat Aug 27, 2011 5:24 pm  

marillion man wrote:

Anyone else noticed that Jamie Child & Robert Hicks are named as T/J's for the final ?
Both full time RFL referee's, good motivation for the genuine T/J's who've been at it for years.......

Hicks dropped an almighty clanger with his decision when the ball went into touch, Bentham had a stinker all-round, between them they ruined an awesome cup final today. Shame the RFL couldn't sell or handout all the tickets for the final, far too many empty seats.
I do feel the best team on the day won the cup.

Re: Challenge cup final : Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:40 pm  

marillion man wrote:

Hicks dropped an almighty clanger with his decision when the ball went into touch, Bentham had a stinker all-round, between them they ruined an awesome cup final today. Shame the RFL couldn't sell or handout all the tickets for the final, far too many empty seats.
I do feel the best team on the day won the cup.

I agree, the ball clearly hit the other player last.
Definite forward pass for Wigan's try (probably 1 of many by both sides)
AND when did the play the ball rule change to say that the players foot does not have to touch the ball?
Hardly saw one play the ball done correctly.
Thought Leeds came alive when Burrows did.
Did enjoy it though, although I can not be judged as an aficionado as this was the first Super League game I gave watched since, HALIFAX