Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:48 pm  

I think all 6 games will be close run affairs. Could even be some shocks in round with wins for Widnes, Salford and Hull KR.....

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:32 pm  

Tipster Ste wrote:

I think all 6 games will be close run affairs. Could even be some shocks in round with wins for Widnes, Salford and Hull KR.....

A win for Hull KR would be great for the competition. However I think that we will have to wait until round 5-7 before we see the full impact of the club's new acquisitions. The same point applies to Catalans.

[Jimmythecuckoo]

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:26 pm  

loiner81 wrote:

Do Catalans not have their own forum?

yes.

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:33 pm  

Jimmythecuckoo wrote:

yes.

Maybe one of the mods could have a word with the faux frog then and remind him.

[PopTart]

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:10 pm  

loiner81 wrote:

Maybe one of the mods could have a word with the faux frog then and remind him.

The thread is asking about all the games of the round. No need to make something of this that isn't there.
The opening poster has every right to chose his opinion on the subject as well as ask the question

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:39 pm  

PopTart wrote:

The thread is asking about all the games of the round. No need to make something of this that isn't there.
The opening poster has every right to chose his opinion on the subject as well as ask the question

No it's not, it's yet another thread about Catalans by someone who seems to get his kicks by pretending to be French.
No issue with his pretence, each to their own, but the last thing the VT needs (aside from an RU derailment) is yet another thread about Catalans.

You as a mod defending him, after you locked the 2nd thread in barely 3 weeks complaining about a couple of posters on here and the way this place is moderated, speaks volumes though.

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:27 pm  

A few threads ago, in the context of promoting the prospects of Hull KR in 2015, I talked about the Big Four. I specified that the Big Four consisted, IMO, of Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, and Catalans. That group was the final four in 2014. Obviously I don't rate Leeds in that category. What a shame that a certain Loiner has taken my opinion, downgrading the Rhinos from the top echelon, so personally.

[PopTart]

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:46 pm  

loiner81 wrote:

No it's not, it's yet another thread about Catalans by someone who seems to get his kicks by pretending to be French.
No issue with his pretence, each to their own, but the last thing the VT needs (aside from an RU derailment) is yet another thread about Catalans.

You as a mod defending him, after you locked the 2nd thread in barely 3 weeks complaining about a couple of posters on here and the way this place is moderated, speaks volumes though.

So you want it moderating or not?
He has a right to start a thread. If it is so bad, no one will comment and it will drift away.
Seems to me it's a discussion.

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:53 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

A few threads ago, in the context of promoting the prospects of Hull KR in 2015, I talked about the Big Four. I specified that the Big Four consisted, IMO, of Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, and Catalans. That group was the final four in 2014. Obviously I don't rate Leeds in that category. What a shame that a certain Loiner has taken my opinion, downgrading the Rhinos from the top echelon, so personally.

Your opinion of 'the big 4' if such a thing exists, is i would wager a far cry from what other most other sane fans here would consider it to be, and to suggest Catalans are part of it just because they nicked into the top 4 in a system that no top side has given a poop about for the last few years is nothing more than fantasy on your part or clear WUM'ing and attention seeking so Loiner has a valid point towards you.

FYI During the SL era the big 4 has consisted of 3 consistent members who have picked up the trophys that being Wigan, Saints and Leeds. Bradford were the other member of the 4 for a good decade until there demise and their place has recently been taken by Warrington.Huddersfield and Catalans have the potential to gate crash this in coming seasons but until they start making finals and lifting trophys they will still be members of the 'also rans' i am afraid.

Re: St Helens vs Catalans: best match of the first round. : Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:24 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

Your opinion of 'the big 4' if such a thing exists, is i would wager a far cry from what other most other sane fans here would consider it to be, and to suggest Catalans are part of it just because they nicked into the top 4 in a system that no top side has given a poop about for the last few years is nothing more than fantasy on your part or clear WUM'ing and attention seeking so Loiner has a valid point towards you.

FYI During the SL era the big 4 has consisted of 3 consistent members who have picked up the trophys that being Wigan, Saints and Leeds. Bradford were the other member of the 4 for a good decade until there demise and their place has recently been taken by Warrington.Huddersfield and Catalans have the potential to gate crash this in coming seasons but until they start making finals and lifting trophys they will still be members of the 'also rans' i am afraid.

Catalans have made the playoffs several times. Twice they have made the final four, only to be beaten at the last attempt in the penultimate playoff by the eventual competition winners, St Helens. This year the club has strengthened its ranks considerably by the signing of Todd Carney. I believe that on paper at least, and based on last year's end of season performance, they are entitled to be considered Big Four members.

However we won't be certain of this, either way, until June probably.