Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:37 pm  

NSW wrote:

Do you genuinely believe it rigged?

Like genuinely

Well, you have to ask why a referee from Wigan, the Shield, Rugby League dignitaries, Champions boarding all being there. What were they going to do if Leigh had been allowed to win? Any neutral would be asking these questions and it puts the integrity of Rugby League and SKY especially into question. So, yes I believe Wigan were never going to be denied a win. That try was a try every day of the week. Rigged.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:42 pm  

redmuzza wrote:

Decisions are swings and roundabouts Derek…grow up

There are decisions and downright cheating. How on earth can SKY and the RFL have any integrity with a Wigan referee taking charge of a Wigan game? That try was a try every time. His decision questions his impartiality and puts the game into disrepute.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:32 pm  

WYSIWYG2 wrote:

Adrian Lam turned up for the interview but was told he would have to wait until after the presentation. Total disrespect by SKY for Adrian Lam so SKY were told to interview Adrian now or not at all.

Reporters stirring things up without getting their facts straight.

Sorry but your version of events does not tally with Mr Beaumont’s statement
.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:39 pm  

Depends where you got the statement.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:43 pm  

WYSIWYG2 wrote: Depends where you got the statement. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... rts-82486/

WYSIWYG2 wrote: Depends where you got the statement. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... rts-82486/

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:45 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Sorry but your version of events does not tally with Mr Beaumont’s statement
.

Beaumont has now issued a statement on the interview claiming it was Sky’s fault:

“The facts are SKY stood lammy down and said we are doing the presentation we will have to come back to you once that is over.

“I told their producer that we wouldn’t be there at that point as would be addressing our players and would be available after that.

“They weren’t there once we had finished. The press that were there got to speak to lammy. The brief from Sky and RL was interview pre presentation.

Derek Beaumont blames Sky Sports for interview controversy

Derek Beaumont reveals REAL reason Adrian Lam didn't speak to Sky Sports
“That was available to them and Adrian was present they chose not to do it!”

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:51 pm  

micktheleyther wrote:

Winner from our game face Wigan unless Warrington beat Saints, which would see Catalans as the opponent.

Thanks Mick, I see that now.
Either game will be a challenge. I believe Wigan are the better team, but a trip to Catalan at this stage of the proceedings will be extra strain on our tired team.
I don’t see any way that Warrington beat Saints (but I hope they do). Wigan looks most likely for sure.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:14 pm  

WYSIWYG2 wrote:

Well, you have to ask why a referee from Wigan, the Shield, Rugby League dignitaries, Champions boarding all being there. What were they going to do if Leigh had been allowed to win? Any neutral would be asking these questions and it puts the integrity of Rugby League and SKY especially into question. So, yes I believe Wigan were never going to be denied a win. That try was a try every day of the week. Rigged.

Leigh got a bad call; but if you genuinely think the game is “rigged” you should probably stop watching it

I feel sorry for you.

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:08 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Accepted you received a very bad decision that massively affected you, Wigan, Cats, Saints and us but to not allow your coach to speak to Sky demonstrates petulance more akin to a five year old.

Bongser is told that five year olds split infinitives too.

Here to help!

Re: Squads - Leopards v Warriors : Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:23 pm  

Both trys should have been allowed but we scored the most points and won the game simples!