John-yicker wrote:
If we had a fully fit squad i think Penny mite have a spent a game in the reserves to learn his missing basic skills. gutted for him he has the ability but can t ever go to stains without a load of heckling from the scousers.

Coops wrote:
Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Neil wrote:

John-yicker wrote: If we had a fully fit squad i think Penny mite have a spent a game in the reserves to learn his missing basic skills. gutted for him he has the ability but can t ever go to stains without a load of heckling from the scousers.

what all those plastic scousers will come to realise over the next 10 years is that penny is only a kid and all these mistakes now are building up his experience bank, make no mistake so long as the wolves fans don't hound him out of the HJ he will punish the scousers over and over during the next decade. Was pleased to see riley given the full back role as opposed to moving hicks there once reardon got hurt, for the same reason as above building his experience, he is not the england U17 fullback because he is useless and blooding him in the big games will build his confidence. So John-yicker don't you be worrying about the scousers heckling young penny, doesn't seem like it right now whilst we're all hurting but a decade is a long time KP will have the last laugh.

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote: Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli's head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can't display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you've had enough practise.

Coops wrote:

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote: Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli's head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can't display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you've had enough practise.

Just pointing out a fact in an incident where the player got injured. As i've said on the comments in the report you need to get over yourself Our mistakes cost us, the ref made bad calls but i never said they cost us the game.

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote: Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli's head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can't display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you've had enough practise.

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote:

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote: Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli's head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can't display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you've had enough practise.

Just pointing out a fact in an incident where the player got injured. As i've said on the comments in the report you need to get over yourself Our mistakes cost us, the ref made bad calls but i never said they cost us the game.

Dunno it sounded like sour grapes to me. Re: you're mistakes costing you that's what Im refering to when I talked about intensity for 8o minutes in my other posts.

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote:
Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn\'t see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli\'s head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can\'t display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you\'ve had enough practise.

Mick wrote:

Coops wrote: Firts through the gates next week with their boots will get a game think. Gutted for Reardon and Johnson both were playing well today, johnson especially. Shame the ref didn't see the ball steal with 2 in the tackle when he sustained his injury. Speedy recover to all the injured players

Pity the ref didnt see a forward pass for a try for either side or the try that never was in Cardiff last week, or Briers trying to take Meli's head off with his boot as he scored his first try, or the dubious smashing of the ball from Saints players hands with three, four, five in the tackle that he only warned Warrington players for and shuld have taken action. You are a bitter man Coops as many of you are. Well done today though, all in all the players did their club proud, pity people like you can't display a little more grace in defeat. God knows you've had enough practise.

Mick wrote:
Saints produced a magical last quarter to come from behind to beat Warrington 40-34. With 25 minutes to go, Kevin Penny’s length of the field effort looked to have put Warrington one step in the next round, but your never-say-die Saints did the business. With the clock ticking down, Willie Talau notched his second to put the Saints ahead, then Clough and Gilmour sealed Saints’ passage into the quarter finals. Pre-game, Paul Wellens recovered from an ankle knock received in the game against Wigan and Maurie Fa’asavalu returned after a leg injury. On the bench, Mike Bennett made way for Bryn Hargreaves. For Warrington, Jon Clarke was missing because of a two match ban and Simon Grix made his return from injury on the bench. In a late change, Martin Gleeson was withdrawn because of illness to be replaced by Paul Johnson. Chris Riley took his spot on the bench. In muggy and sticky – but perfect – conditions, Warrington kicked off and Saints were immediately on the front foot. A strong set of six was backed up with a great touch finding kick from Long. Warrington responded with a good set and a high kick which was taken by Gardner. On six minutes Stuart Reardon hobbled off with what looked like an Achilles injury – replaced by Riley. Gardner then took a high ball from Monaghan under pressure in his own in goal area. And then seemingly Saints struck first. Cunningham created some space for Talau to almost go through. From the tackle, the ball was worked to Meli who chipped the ball up to himself but was adjudged to have pushed over Riley as he grabbed and grounded the ball. From the penalty, Warrington worked their way up field – thanks to another penalty – and Morley bulldozed over. Hicks with the extras. Hicks then extended Warrington’s lead with a penalty in front of the sticks. But 20 minutes into the game Saints hit back. Firstly, Gardner drove Saints into decent field position. The ball was then worked wide to Talau who sold a dummy to the centre and went over. Long with the extras. Saints’ next try was straight out of the top drawer. Cunningham ran across the line, sold two dummies then fed Wellens 40 yards out. The full back then picked the perfect pass to send Flannery on his way – and he was unstoppable. Long with the conversion. On Warrington’s next set, Briers kicked through close to the Saints line but Wellens was more than up to the task. From the drop out, Warrington got to the try line and Johnson flipped a pass out of the back for Hicks to pop over. Hicks converting. It was proving to be a real tense cup tie with every mistake being punished with points. This time, Monaghan knocked on in the centre of the field and from there the ball went through hands before Wilkin fired a sublime long flat ball out for Meli to finish off. And he did, running over Hicks in the process. Longy with the extras – off the posts! Saints back on top again in a real corker of a clash. Half Time: Saints 18 Warrington 14 Although they were four points up, Saints needed to hit the second half running. In most of the side’s games this season, Daniel Anderson’s men have conceded points, and with a slender lead, defence was the name of the game. On Warrington’s first set, Briers hammered up a high ball which was easily taken by Meli. Long then fired one of his own – which Riley let bounce, fortunately into the arms of Penny. Moments later a tricky grubber went dead with Pryce chasing. But Warrington got on the scoreboard five minutes into the half when the ball was sent wide Johnson who managed to flip a ball out the backdoor to Hicks. The ball looked at least half a yard forward. Hicks short with the extras. A couple of minutes later Warrington were penalised for lying on and Saints had six on the Wolves line. But unfortunately, the men in Red Vee couldn’t make the best of the situation. On 51 minutes, Gardner put Saints ahead when he latched on to some nice passing. Cunningham, Long and Pryce all combined to allow the Cumbrian to go straight through Penny. Long wide with the two-pointer. Then with Saints right on Warrington’s line, Long put in a kick and within seconds the ball was in Penny’s hands and he had gone the full length of the field. Nice play behind the sticks to work the ball into the winger’s hands. Hicks with the extras to put the Wolves ahead. On 62 minutes, Meli fielded a clever kick through from Briers to keep his line intact. Wellens did the same moments later. But a minute later Saints were back in Warrington’s line and after handling from Roby, Long and Wilkin to put the home side in great field position, Pryce sent out a great ball for Talau to get his second. Long with the extras. And a minute later Pryce laid on a try with comic proportions. He fired a hopeful looking ball into the corner and with Gardner chasing, Penny managed to catch the ball then pass it to Gidley who fed Clough to the four-pointer. Long with the extras. Gilmour then waltzed through the Warrington defence – cutting this way and that – after taking a ball from Hargreaves. Long again with the two-pointer. Westwood and Grix pulled scores back late on – with Hicks adding two points – but it was always going to be too little, too late. Match Summary Saints: Tries: Talau (2), Flannery, Meli, Gardner, Clough, Gilmour Goals: Long (6 from 7) Warrington: Tries: Morley, Hicks (2), Penny, Westwood, Grix Goals: Hicks (5 from 8) Penalties: Saints: 5 Warrington: 4 HT (Sts First): 18-14 FT (Sts First): 40-34 ATT: 8570 REF: Richard Silverwood Teams: Saints: 1. Paul Wellens; 2. Ade Gardner, 3. Matt Gidley, 4. Willie Talau, 5. Francis Meli; 6. Leon Pryce, 7. Sean Long; 10. Jason Cayless, 9. Keiron Cunningham, 17. James Graham, 11. Lee Gilmour, 16. Chris Flannery, 12. Jon Wilkin. Subs: 14. James Roby, 18. Bryn Hargreaves, 21. Paul Clough, 23. Maurie Fa’asavalu. Warrington: 1. Stuart Reardon; 2. Chris Hicks, 17. Paul Johnson, 4. Matt King, 5. Kevin Penny; 6. Lee Briers, 7. Michael Monaghan, 8. Adrian Morley, 14. Mark Gleeson, 10. Paul Rauhihi, 11. Louis Anderson, 12. Ben Westwood, 13. Vinnie Anderson. Subs: 19. Simon Grix, 20. Chris Riley, 21. Andy Bracek, 22. Ben Harrison.

Kelvyn wrote:
Comical write-up of the match from an entirely Rev-Vee bias perspective. Shouldn't have expected anything else from Mick, though: can't even acknowledge Penny's brilliant play in scoring his try yet prefers the absurd statement that 'Penny passed it to Gidley'. Saints are an outstanding team - pity so many of their fans don't deserve them.

chaddy wrote:

Mick wrote: Saints produced a magical last quarter to come from behind to beat Warrington 40-34. With 25 minutes to go, Kevin Penny’s length of the field effort looked to have put Warrington one step in the next round, but your never-say-die Saints did the business. With the clock ticking down, Willie Talau notched his second to put the Saints ahead, then Clough and Gilmour sealed Saints’ passage into the quarter finals. Pre-game, Paul Wellens recovered from an ankle knock received in the game against Wigan and Maurie Fa’asavalu returned after a leg injury. On the bench, Mike Bennett made way for Bryn Hargreaves. For Warrington, Jon Clarke was missing because of a two match ban and Simon Grix made his return from injury on the bench. In a late change, Martin Gleeson was withdrawn because of illness to be replaced by Paul Johnson. Chris Riley took his spot on the bench. In muggy and sticky – but perfect – conditions, Warrington kicked off and Saints were immediately on the front foot. A strong set of six was backed up with a great touch finding kick from Long. Warrington responded with a good set and a high kick which was taken by Gardner. On six minutes Stuart Reardon hobbled off with what looked like an Achilles injury – replaced by Riley. Gardner then took a high ball from Monaghan under pressure in his own in goal area. And then seemingly Saints struck first. Cunningham created some space for Talau to almost go through. From the tackle, the ball was worked to Meli who chipped the ball up to himself but was adjudged to have pushed over Riley as he grabbed and grounded the ball. From the penalty, Warrington worked their way up field – thanks to another penalty – and Morley bulldozed over. Hicks with the extras. Hicks then extended Warrington’s lead with a penalty in front of the sticks. But 20 minutes into the game Saints hit back. Firstly, Gardner drove Saints into decent field position. The ball was then worked wide to Talau who sold a dummy to the centre and went over. Long with the extras. Saints’ next try was straight out of the top drawer. Cunningham ran across the line, sold two dummies then fed Wellens 40 yards out. The full back then picked the perfect pass to send Flannery on his way – and he was unstoppable. Long with the conversion. On Warrington’s next set, Briers kicked through close to the Saints line but Wellens was more than up to the task. From the drop out, Warrington got to the try line and Johnson flipped a pass out of the back for Hicks to pop over. Hicks converting. It was proving to be a real tense cup tie with every mistake being punished with points. This time, Monaghan knocked on in the centre of the field and from there the ball went through hands before Wilkin fired a sublime long flat ball out for Meli to finish off. And he did, running over Hicks in the process. Longy with the extras – off the posts! Saints back on top again in a real corker of a clash. Half Time: Saints 18 Warrington 14 Although they were four points up, Saints needed to hit the second half running. In most of the side’s games this season, Daniel Anderson’s men have conceded points, and with a slender lead, defence was the name of the game. On Warrington’s first set, Briers hammered up a high ball which was easily taken by Meli. Long then fired one of his own – which Riley let bounce, fortunately into the arms of Penny. Moments later a tricky grubber went dead with Pryce chasing. But Warrington got on the scoreboard five minutes into the half when the ball was sent wide Johnson who managed to flip a ball out the backdoor to Hicks. The ball looked at least half a yard forward. Hicks short with the extras. A couple of minutes later Warrington were penalised for lying on and Saints had six on the Wolves line. But unfortunately, the men in Red Vee couldn’t make the best of the situation. On 51 minutes, Gardner put Saints ahead when he latched on to some nice passing. Cunningham, Long and Pryce all combined to allow the Cumbrian to go straight through Penny. Long wide with the two-pointer. Then with Saints right on Warrington’s line, Long put in a kick and within seconds the ball was in Penny’s hands and he had gone the full length of the field. Nice play behind the sticks to work the ball into the winger’s hands. Hicks with the extras to put the Wolves ahead. On 62 minutes, Meli fielded a clever kick through from Briers to keep his line intact. Wellens did the same moments later. But a minute later Saints were back in Warrington’s line and after handling from Roby, Long and Wilkin to put the home side in great field position, Pryce sent out a great ball for Talau to get his second. Long with the extras. And a minute later Pryce laid on a try with comic proportions. He fired a hopeful looking ball into the corner and with Gardner chasing, Penny managed to catch the ball then pass it to Gidley who fed Clough to the four-pointer. Long with the extras. Gilmour then waltzed through the Warrington defence – cutting this way and that – after taking a ball from Hargreaves. Long again with the two-pointer. Westwood and Grix pulled scores back late on – with Hicks adding two points – but it was always going to be too little, too late. Match Summary Saints: Tries: Talau (2), Flannery, Meli, Gardner, Clough, Gilmour Goals: Long (6 from 7) Warrington: Tries: Morley, Hicks (2), Penny, Westwood, Grix Goals: Hicks (5 from 8) Penalties: Saints: 5 Warrington: 4 HT (Sts First): 18-14 FT (Sts First): 40-34 ATT: 8570 REF: Richard Silverwood Teams: Saints: 1. Paul Wellens; 2. Ade Gardner, 3. Matt Gidley, 4. Willie Talau, 5. Francis Meli; 6. Leon Pryce, 7. Sean Long; 10. Jason Cayless, 9. Keiron Cunningham, 17. James Graham, 11. Lee Gilmour, 16. Chris Flannery, 12. Jon Wilkin. Subs: 14. James Roby, 18. Bryn Hargreaves, 21. Paul Clough, 23. Maurie Fa’asavalu. Warrington: 1. Stuart Reardon; 2. Chris Hicks, 17. Paul Johnson, 4. Matt King, 5. Kevin Penny; 6. Lee Briers, 7. Michael Monaghan, 8. Adrian Morley, 14. Mark Gleeson, 10. Paul Rauhihi, 11. Louis Anderson, 12. Ben Westwood, 13. Vinnie Anderson. Subs: 19. Simon Grix, 20. Chris Riley, 21. Andy Bracek, 22. Ben Harrison.

Sounds to me like your living in the wrong town Mick, no work in st helens, or is it just because it's a s**theap ??

Mick wrote:
Makes me laugh people talking about boo boys when the towns former MP had to apologise for his clubs fans only 2 years ago for calling Leeds fans a "town full of bombers".Warrington still have a reputaion for being the hooligans of RL along with Hull- that never quite went away diid it? The refrain about St. helens being a dump, ( and it is too by the way) always comes out after a defeat too - sad, worn and predictable though. - it is a dump. Longford's nice though aint it...

Mick wrote:
Having a good laugh at the bitterness on here - Theres always next year - Hey,,, Svens looking for a job....

Mick wrote:
Having a good laugh at the bitterness on here - Theres always next year - Hey,,, Svens looking for a job....

Tezzerwolf wrote:

Mick wrote: Makes me laugh people talking about boo boys when the towns former MP had to apologise for his clubs fans only 2 years ago for calling Leeds fans a "town full of bombers".Warrington still have a reputaion for being the hooligans of RL along with Hull- that never quite went away diid it? The refrain about St. helens being a dump, ( and it is too by the way) always comes out after a defeat too - sad, worn and predictable though. - it is a dump. Longford's nice though aint it...

I would rather pay and live in Longford than live rent free in Stains. Why is it we only here from you when it got anything to do with Stains, if you want to post a comment why not do it when they get beat, or are you afraid of the stick you'd get?.

BJ wrote:
Talking of injuries, which I think this thread started out with, can we not cancel the contracts of those who are going to be out for the rest of the season, and who might not be here next year? That would release cash to bring in replacements. Are Bridge and Reardon ever going to be fully fit again? And we need to start thinking of an understudy for Briers, and quickly if Grix proves incapable. Is it not time to start blooding more of the youngsters, one by one, in SL and giving them a chance to prove whether they have the potential to move up to the first team? Save us some money too.

Kelvyn wrote:
As usual from the likes of Mick, he dishes out some stick and then can't take it when others defend themselves. Besides, the comments of one person re Leeds are both a minority position and ancient history. The Saints 'boo boys' are the ones in the public eye this weekend and every time there's TV coverage from KR.

Mick wrote:

Kelvyn wrote: As usual from the likes of Mick, he dishes out some stick and then can't take it when others defend themselves. Besides, the comments of one person re Leeds are both a minority position and ancient history. The Saints 'boo boys' are the ones in the public eye this weekend and every time there's TV coverage from KR.

weak argument that. Leeds fans havent forgottern those chants and it certainly wasnt a minority. Nor were the hordes of Warrington fans gathering in the back streets off Orford lane for a battle with Hull some time ago - Police had to intervene there. I can take anything dished out on here as warrington haven't an argument left. Like I said, bitter, professional losers.

tizerbeast wrote:
say what you want lads ! the team needs a new coach ! we have a majority of exellent players at hand but they are ticking over not bothered because cullen cant coach a full team as well as other top coaches ! not another stab at cullen as ive said for 2 seasons were not going anywhere wembley or old trafford under his leadership and im not being proven wrong , we pull the odd surprise now and again against the odd big club and all is forgiven and off we go again new coach new start and maybe new silverware and ill plaster the display room for free hows that !

tizerbeast wrote:
say what you want lads ! the team needs a new coach ! we have a majority of exellent players at hand but they are ticking over not bothered because cullen cant coach a full team as well as other top coaches ! not another stab at cullen as ive said for 2 seasons were not going anywhere wembley or old trafford under his leadership and im not being proven wrong , we pull the odd surprise now and again against the odd big club and all is forgiven and off we go again new coach new start and maybe new silverware and ill plaster the display room for free hows that !