Just watching the re-run, bit of a naughty tackle on Wheeler, who was obviously injured.

Leeds (Bailey) were penalised for the same thing last week.

Aye, there was no need for it. Wheeler pulled up well before he got to Atkins.

Did Atkins know he was injured though? From recollection he came from behind another player, so perhaps wasn't to know he hadn't just slipped.

He knew, it was obvious Wheeler was injured wasn't making an attempt to regain his feet; he had a few seconds with Wheeler in full view before hitting him.

Yes, that was mean and totally unnecessary. All he had to do was touch Wheeler to secure the tackle. Wheeler looked like a rag doll underneath him. He went down pretty hard and didn't seem to express any regret afterwards like some players do.

Must admit lads it was a bit poor of Atkins that. I dont want anything like Bailey creeping into our side hope thats the last time I see something like that.

One of the front runners for the 2009 Ugliest Mush in SL award.

Who Ryan Atkins?...

boring

If it had been a sainted Saints player who did this would you be commenting - no - take the blinkers off and move on

Actually I would, but dont let facts get in the way of your posts. It was worth pointing out and was also pointed by Clarke on Sky.

If it was bad, we would be commenting, yes. We aren't so partisan as to ignore when our players are naughty or dirty. We generally don't like that. A regular bit of biff, great, but what Atkins did was not on. And as has been said, Phil Clarke commented as it happened on the Sky coverage.