Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:25 pm  

If Lockers wants him to play and the lads willing to I think that's fair enough. He's been a good (not great) player for Wigan who's left for more money and to experience living in a big city. He's done what 99% of people would do in his situation.

To boo him would be ridiculous but he also doesn't deserve huge fan fair. He'll get warm applause from myself and the majority I'd guess.

I say all that is he actually turning out or is this hypothectical?

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:33 pm  

Jeff the God of Biscuits wrote:

Would Farrell be boo'd if he played? After all, he did the same thing as Joel...

I suspect not!

Whilst im not going to boo Joel and I dont blame him for taking the money, I think this comment is ridiculous. Joel doesnt even compare to Farrell. Not one bit. Farrell gave his absolute all to this club and left when he had no more to give, Joel signed a 5 year contract and then broke it after 5 months. The situations dont even come close as being the same.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:47 pm  

I wouldnt want joel to play , but if he did i would not boo him. Its never going to happen anyhow.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:04 pm  

Slightly off topic but whilst we are talking about mercenaries has anyone seen that "c u Next Tuesday" Ashton parading around in a Saracens shirt while still contracted to Northampton? It wouldn't be out of caracter would it.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:34 pm  

Owdpopularsider wrote:

Slightly off topic but whilst we are talking about mercenaries has anyone seen that "c u Next Tuesday" Ashton parading around in a Saracens shirt while still contracted to Northampton? It wouldn't be out of caracter would it.

surely not!

[Pemps]

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:45 pm  

Apparently the Joel rumours are a windup. He's not playing.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:51 pm  

Pemps wrote:

Apparently the Joel rumours are a windup. He's not playing.

Sam is talking about them on twitter it seems very tongue in cheek though I'd say 100% windup.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:01 pm  

Lockers confirmed it as wind up.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:18 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

It would be agonising to see Joel turn out in a Wigan shirt again, only to know that can't have him for the games that really matter.

Are the players turning out tonight in Wigan shirts or the SOL13 shirts? Not seen it mentioned on any of the links I've looked at.

Re: Joel Tomkins : Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:05 pm  

MattyB wrote:

Are the players turning out tonight in Wigan shirts or the SOL13 shirts? Not seen it mentioned on any of the links I've looked at.

SOL13. All have Lockers + 13 on their back as well apparently.