Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:17 am  

Meanwhile there is a whole section on the St Helens red vee site moaning about John Asiata’s tackling technique and Ritson being shoulder charged off the ball for Hardaker’s try.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:10 am  

I would like to offer an apology to C Kendall, who I might have suggested watches a lot of porn, and questioned his parentage. On the whole he seems to have got the big calls right, but at the time he looked like he was squad member for St Helens.

Congratulations to everybody associated with the Leigh Leopards, this was a magnificent performance, considering we were under the cosh for 60 minutes. The final hooter was an emotional time for many, and what we achieved still feels like a dream.

The BBC built up a great event and put centre stage the Rugby League story of the 21st Century. JJB has been supportive of Leigh all season and even Jon Wilkin was coming round with support.

Tremendous support from the Leigh faithful, who drowned out the dirge of the When the Saints Go Marching In.

Let's see how far we can go in what is left of this fantastic season. See you all in London.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:43 am  

Wilkin as a pundit for me he is too biased. We beat Saints now he is having a go at Asiata’s tackling. I don’t like to see anyone get injured, but he put his body on the line, and went around the legs to bring them down. Now we are getting complaints for tackling around the legs. Dammed if you go high and now Dammed if you go low. At this rate you won’t be able to tackle anywhere.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:11 pm  

Wonder how many who “can’t afford a season ticket at £25 a month” or “can’t afford to go to games” will be joining the hordes heading to Wembley and blowing£200 each.
The more the merrier I say, but for those who can get but as yet haven’t then get on the DD for 2024 - the journey has only just started

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:14 pm  

Watched back twice and Kendall’s bias to saints was consistent - slow ptb and short 10 allowed them into our faces for all but a brief spell second half, this is the disease our regs need to cure.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:28 pm  

CHEADLE LEYTHER wrote:

I too went with my dad who passed on in 1991. What memories- Stan Dorrington’s barge over, David Eclersley’s mesmeric run through the centre of the field, Alex’s play acting (or was it?). All spoiled by Murphy’s betrayal (and Ashcroft) 2 days later).

Hope this doesn’t happen again!!

I was behind the sticks when Dave Eckersley dummies for a drop girl and then sidestepped over the try line. Brilliant memories and we're going again to beat Wiggin this time haha.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:42 pm  

Busy at work yesterday afternoon. Do have a Beeb log-in but not a chance. All Bongser could manage was the odd quick check in on the BBC website. Very frustrating!

Watched the highlights goodness knows how many times last night and another half-dozen times this morning. Hmm-ed and Ha-ed about watching the whole dashed caboodle on iplayer (the defence was on show in said highlights, what more (bar two conversions) would there be to see?) before giving in and watching the coverage all the way through.

Pleased to have opted to do so. WHAT AN HEROIC PERFORMANCE!

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:57 pm  

CHEADLE LEYTHER wrote:

Meanwhile there is a whole section on the St Helens red vee site moaning about John Asiata’s tackling technique and Ritson being shoulder charged off the ball for Hardaker’s try.

A new thread on the virtual terrace here has started about that, from a Saints fan funnily enough.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:14 pm  

Congratulations, a superb performance by Leigh a well deserved Wembley Challenge cup final appearance, bring home that cup boys.

Re: Wemberleigh, Wemberleigh : Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:06 pm  

Well done Leythers! Hope you go on and win the Cup and my old pal Walt Mooney Fan Club is watching down on them!