Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:51 am  

There's bound to be a lot of interest in Sinfield and Peacock playing their final games. If anything though you'd have to say Leeds' injury list should make Wigan favourites - Aiton, Ward, JJB, Sutcliffe would all be in the 17 if fit. But that's part of sport - if Wigan win nobody will remember Leeds' injury list.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:19 am  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

I think Wigan are clear favourites.

Nice try Charlie lol

Regards , EW

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:55 am  

On the Leeds board they're on about having only 16 players fit, possibly even 15. Is that true?

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:01 am  

I'm looking forward to a great battle between this seasons best 2 teams. Nothing in it for me, wouldn't dare call it either way. All the media garbage is just a way of selling the final with a (fairy tale) slant. Seen it before in previous finals with the likes of Jimmy Lowes and KC.
Remember Pie fans, every recent GF we have played in against either Stains or Wire the media have had us down as clear under dogs. You know what the outcome was so their opinions mean diddly squat, don't let it wind you up and enjoy a great battle on Saturday.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:03 am  

stpatricks wrote:

Anyone who listens to Schofield needs urgent treatment. This season we have had "saints to go through the season undefeated" Ryan Atkins "to play centre for England" he always likes a pop at Wigan
As for Rhinos as favourites they deserve to be on their seasons form. I think Wigan will win the players seem fresh and up to the job.

You're right he did say the chumps would go unbeaten all season, you'd think the man had never played at the top level with statements like that. The guy is a Dick, and his thoughts on the turn out of Saturdays game is no better than mine, or yours. IMO the side with the most puff in the tank after 60 minutes, and the lions share of luck will take the spoils. Whoever is considered as home, or away team, and what pictures are used, won't matter one bit in the end. The only prediction I will make is that if we win almost everyone who isn't a Wigan supporter will say we robbed it by cheating, thuggery, bending and breaking the rules, and basically getting away with blue murder. We are the team they all love to hate, so be it. Whatever happens on Saturday won't change that.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:06 am  

PurpleCheeseWarrior wrote:

On the Leeds board they're on about having only 16 players fit, possibly even 15. Is that true?

They should have given more of their academy players a game then shouldn't they instead of "investing" in all their overseas players!!

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:52 am  

PurpleCheeseWarrior wrote:

On the Leeds board they're on about having only 16 players fit, possibly even 15. Is that true?

No not only 16 players fit. A case of if Lilley is picked he won't get on, likewise if Delaney is missing and Walters is on the bench he'll hardly be used.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:57 am  

chunkyhugo wrote:

I'm looking forward to a great battle between this seasons best 2 teams. Nothing in it for me, wouldn't dare call it either way. All the media garbage is just a way of selling the final with a (fairy tale) slant. Seen it before in previous finals with the likes of Jimmy Lowes and KC.
Remember Pie fans, every recent GF we have played in against either Stains or Wire the media have had us down as clear under dogs. You know what the outcome was so their opinions mean diddly squat, don't let it wind you up and enjoy a great battle on Saturday.

Hopefully will be a great encounter too close to call with any confidence like you say media favourites accounts for jack all on the day.

Wigan had no chance against Wire according to all the pundits and won, last year we were favourites and lost (due to stupidity in the main) hopefully we are all talking about the game and not the referee or a player brain fart come Saturday night.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:33 am  

stpatricks wrote:

Anyone who listens to Schofield needs urgent treatment. This season we have had "saints to go through the season undefeated" Ryan Atkins "to play centre for England" .

He is a regular on the excellent Back Chat on Premier Sports and you can see why. He is opinionated to a ridiculous degree, but because he was a great player (and he was no question) he is indulged.

I'm not sure if he thinks before he speaks but in addition to the above he in all seriousness argued for Paul Rowley to be the next England coach.

Re: Wigan written off : Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:09 pm  

Most bookmakers have the game at evens, some have Wigan slight favourites. Given the injury situation think this is about right. For some reason I don't think it'll be a tight game...either Leeds by 20+ or Wigan by the same. Just can't work out which.