THE 'SADDENED!' THREAD : Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:04 am  

Ok it was a terrible performance last night but yet again we have people on here slating coach Mick Potter. Get a bloody grip of yourselves for god sake! We are still top of the Super League and in a Challenge Cup Semi Final despite the fact we have injuries in vital positions. The only thing I would say and only one thing is that I dont think Keiron Cunningham should have played last night mainly due to the fact he hasnt had enough recovery time since his operation.

People should be grateful for what theyve got

Had to rename it! Carlos.

Re: Lets be realistic here : Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:06 am  

Joynty11 wrote:

Ok it was a terrible performance last night but yet again we have people on here slating coach Mick Potter. Get a bloody grip of yourselves for god sake! We are still top of the Super League and in a Challenge Cup Semi Final despite the fact we have injuries in vital positions. The only thing I would say and only one thing is that I dont think Keiron Cunningham should have played last night mainly due to the fact he hasnt had enough recovery time since his operation.

People should be grateful for what theyve got

Spot on...

Re: Lets be realistic here : Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:43 am  

Joynty11 wrote:

Ok it was a terrible performance last night but yet again we have people on here slating coach Mick Potter. Get a bloody grip of yourselves for god sake! We are still top of the Super League and in a Challenge Cup Semi Final despite the fact we have injuries in vital positions. The only thing I would say and only one thing is that I dont think Keiron Cunningham should have played last night mainly due to the fact he hasnt had enough recovery time since his operation.

People should be grateful for what theyve got

Exactly, I think fans of most clubs would be more than happy to be in the position we are in.

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:13 pm  

you're not wrong! We did have BOTH our regular and reserve 7 out ! Wakey arn't a bad side so its no shame losing to them.

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:38 pm  

I agree. I'm pi$$ed off with people getting on Potters back!

He showed he is good coach in France.

People may find this hard to beleive but potter has hell of a job on his hands trying to rebuild saints.

I don't think it helps when saints refuse to bring in new players.

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:41 pm  

Let's face it, if you had a kicker out on the pitch the game would have been reasonably comfortable for you. Poor Wellens had an absolute nightmare last night.

Can someone explain why there was such a big meal made of the hand off on Wellens last night??

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:47 pm  

St pete wrote:

People may find this hard to beleive but potter has hell of a job on his hands trying to rebuild saints.

Exactly pal! In the space of 12 months we face the possibilty of Sculthorpe, Long, Cunningham, Cayless and Gilmour the first 3 mentioned have been the core of the side which has dominated Super League since 1996/1997. We have been completely and utterly spoiled with the success we have had and now its the time were we need supporters to really get behind the team when they most need it. Its only fair to give something back as they have given us so much.

I believe Potter is doing a fine job under trying circumstances and he has my total support.

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:09 pm  

Joynty11 wrote:

Exactly pal! In the space of 12 months we face the possibilty of Sculthorpe, Long, Cunningham, Cayless and Gilmour the first 3 mentioned have been the core of the side which has dominated Super League since 1996/1997. We have been completely and utterly spoiled with the success we have had and now its the time were we need supporters to really get behind the team when they most need it. Its only fair to give something back as they have given us so much.

I believe Potter is doing a fine job under trying circumstances and he has my total support.

I think it may take him 2 seasons to build saints team.

The only problem is we seem to let players leave but don't bring players in.

It's pretty hard to build a good team with just youngsters.

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:16 pm  

i agree totally with this thread infact sometimes i cant be bothered to read some of the threads on here because some people are so stupid, mick potter is doing a fantastic job, wakefield was never going to be an easy win and to only loose by 2 points without any conversions was quite good in my opinion, am not down hearted one bit i would be if we had a full strength team out but with the injuries we had and the refs appauling display for both teams it was just one of those matchs i was quite happy to loose, tbh id rather loose a few more than go undefeated for so long like we did last year, was it 22 games or something then we got stung on the match that mattered

: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:26 pm  

_nay0r_4_jenny_ wrote:

i agree totally with this thread infact sometimes i cant be bothered to read some of the threads on here because some people are so stupid, mick potter is doing a fantastic job, wakefield was never going to be an easy win and to only loose by 2 points without any conversions was quite good in my opinion, am not down hearted one bit i would be if we had a full strength team out but with the injuries we had and the refs appauling display for both teams it was just one of those matchs i was quite happy to loose, tbh id rather loose a few more than go undefeated for so long like we did last year, was it 22 games or something then we got stung on the match that mattered

"To lose by only 2 points without any conversions" is quite bad not good in my opinion.

The point many people are making is that he should have had a half decent kicker in his 17, and the fact he didn't shows some dodgy judgement. Surely it was obvious that we would lose a tight game without someone who can put over reasonably easy conversions/penalties?

The critisism of St Potter relates to this match not his overall ability as a coach.
We should have won and would have done if he hadn't taken the risk of no kicker in the 17.