: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:28 pm  

Paddock Punter wrote:

Aspinwall and Kung Fu at Griffin Park anyone

Youthful exuberance.

: Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:13 pm  

Remember it well PP and once again pies got off scot free.

: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:36 pm  

Very amusing that no Wigan fans actually noticed what Howell did to Tomkins in the first instance, but yet they are first to be the expert after they have seen it on the big screen

Must have been a bad one

: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:06 pm  

Dave Lister wrote:

Very amusing that no Wigan fans actually noticed what Howell did to Tomkins in the first instance, but yet they are first to be the expert after they have seen it on the big screen

Must have been a bad one

HAHAHAHA!!

Wait, what?

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:15 am  

To show there's no news like bad news, David Howell's “Grade D” charge made the Metro this morning.

So no doubt we can expect a preview of the Huddersfield game in the Friday edition.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:36 pm  

3 games it is according to the RFL press release;

Harlequins RL centre David Howell has been banned for three matches and fined £300 for his illegal high tackle on Wigan Warriors stand-off Sam Tomkins in last Friday’s engage Super League match at the JJB Stadium.

Howell, who was sent off following the 27th-minute challenge with his forearm, pleaded guilty when the case was heard by the RFL disciplinary committee via telephone today.

The player’s claim that the challenge was unintentional was dismissed by the disciplinary committee who took into account the fact that no serious injury was caused and Howell’s previous good record in handing down a three-match ban, the minimum punishment for a player found guilty of a Grade D offence (3 to 5 matches).

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:50 pm  

I just can't work out why a "few" supporters from other clubs feel the need to Troll around other clubs forums trying to Stir! and usually Glorify in their win over us or find some fault in us as a club.

I respect Wigan for the loyal supporters and superb attendances they attract, but one Pie here has let the Club down well and truly.

3 matches seems fair, for a player who is not known for this type of offence and sets usually a good example.

Retaliation in our game used to be a straight red sending off, dropping down with knees on someone is dangerous!

J

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:53 pm  

4 pies players out with long term injuries 1 coke head maybe there is a Quins rl God after all.Ef em Hope wire win the semi.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:01 pm  

Beppe wrote:

I think there was minimal intent on Howell's part, but that doesnt mean I believe the incident should not be cited!

I would love to know what definition of minimal is? IMO if he has allowed other incidents before hand to make him respond in this way, then the three match ban is wholly justified.

Remember the Newton - Long incident, he got 8 matches for a similar misdemeanor.

: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:02 pm  

Windy one wrote:

4 pies players out with long term injuries 1 coke head maybe there is a Quins rl God after all.Ef em Hope wire win the semi.

Isn't it past your bedtime?