Bullying is illegal. And are you after rid of us because we take points off the overpriced squad you've got???

I thought any sort of abuse was against the spirit of the game.
Thats the reason they play the respect CD.


You know you'd miss us

Ask James Graham if he feels bullied after being called fat or ginger, I would bet my life savings that he gets worse from his own team mates.

The reason I can't wait to see the back of your club is;

the fact that there are references to the GMB Union everywhere (I <3 Thatcher),
the fact that I can't relax because I fear the stadium could at any time collapse,
the fact that it is a nightmare to get off your car park on the coach because they always get parked at the back,
the crazy kids that stand by the screen at your stadium (why do all the males have mullets?),
I like Widnes.

Hahahaha i'll have a pint of what you've just drunk.

Get down to the village tap then. Nice glass of water.

So thats what you've been drinking

Yeah can't get enough of it in the summer heat.

Widnes had their chance and were battered when it mattered.

Can you remind us what the metropolis that is Warrington is famous for....apart from a bomb blast a few years ago i cant think of anything, that makes your town a for world culture fashion or cuisine.......id say your population is greater than Cas, which equates to the chance of a greater numbers of knuckle dragers which you help proove thanks

Consistency please RFL!!!

Clearly heard tha abuse of James Graham (you fat Gin B'd) in the first half, during the first 6 or 7 mins. Lets presume the respect tape was played...as it should have been.

Leeds than failed to control this section of the crowd, as Cas were penalised for....becuase it was clearly being shouted again in the 30th min, followed by the Ref is a W.... in the 60th minute.

Having known what has happened to Cas, and then still allowing multiple offences of abuse during this game, and failing to control it surely the RFL have to make an even bigger example of Leeds. But then again, the RFL love Leeds so nowt will happen.

(or do the RFL simply face the fact tht it is impossible to control such events?)

Who's for writing to the RFL, expressing how we were offended by what we heard, and asking what action they will be taking????

=#8000FFAlready sent an email and I urge everyone else to do so too, make it known we are offended by the chanting and how the kids heard the bad language etc and we want equality and fair punishments across the board.

Address to send to?

Could you kindly post the email address used please? I certainly feel strongly enough to express my feelings to them.

Quote ="the_grobs"Could you kindly post the email address used please? I certainly feel strongly enough to express my feelings to them.'" enquiries@rfl.uk.com

Quote ="the_grobs"Could you kindly post the email address used please? I certainly feel strongly enough to express my feelings to them.'" enquiries@rfl.uk.com

Sent to the RFL:-

Dear RFL,


This week saw an important and shocking precedence being set in the game of rugby league when the Castleford Tigers were reported as facing a potential fine of £40k, due to a small irresponsible section of the crowd reportedly verbally abusing Mr Gareth Thomas, in relation to his sexuality. As you will know the rugby league community in general is one of the warmest, friendliest and most accepting communities in sport and I am sure that this behaviour is not a fair reflection of the vast majority of the rugby league community, or indeed the Castleford Tigers club or supporters.


As a much talked about precedence in rugby league I am sure that the whole of the rugby league community is now more than ever aware of the Rugby Leagues 'Respect Policy'. In light of which I, and my family including Zoe 8 and Amy 4, were shocked to hear the clearly abusive nature of the fans during tonight otherwise fantastic game between the Leeds Rhino's and St Helens.

For your consistency of policy, and moderation I would like to explain why. In doing so I apologise for repeating the vile language which was clearly audible during this game, and hence the abbreviations used. During the 6th to 7th minute of the game a section of the Leeds supporters could clearly be heard verbally abusing the St Helens player James Graham. For a period of perhaps 10 seconds they were chanting 'you're just a fat ginger bstd....fat ginger bstd'. As this could be clearly heard on SKY, I am sure that it could also be clearly be heard at the game to all and families in attendance. The commentators on SKY light heartedly joked about the reception which James Graham was receiving from the South stand supporters. As a result, I would have hoped that the Leeds Rhinos club will have played the RFL 'Respect Policy' to the crowd, however this is just an expectation as it could not be heard on the SKY coverage.


During the 30th to 31st minute, the same chants returned, again abusively directed at James Graham. Again to my families embarrassment this could be clearly heard on the SKY coverage.

In reflection, I recall the same abusive chants being directed at James Graham occurring during the previous televised games from Headingly when Leeds have played against St Helens!

During the 60th minute the referee Mr Silverwood could clearly be heard being abused by the crowd in attendance of the game. The crowd were clearly abusing the referee by chanting the 'referee is a Wkr!'


Whilst I cannot in any way condone what may, or may not have taken place during the Castleford v Celtic game, I think that it is massively unfair and of extreme prejudice to single out one event at one game. As demonstrated tonight, during the Leeds and St Helens game, during the actual game it is impossible for a club to moderate and control every section of the crowd, during the game. Controlling, sections and attitudes of any crowd takes is not a task which can be rectified overnight and requires publicity and commitment from the whole rugby league community.

Hence, I urge you to consider your own respect policy by not showing prejudice against any individual club which may not have behaved or acted any different to that which the rugby league community has witnessed tonight. I trust that you will now show fairness and equality in the application of your own policy


Many thanks,

Why not go the whole hog and start a petition?

Do it, go on! Why wait while Monday?

What about when we were chanting ''Grand Final Bitches'' or is that ok as were reffering to them as a collective?

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6725653.stm

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6725653.stm

I was at the game, am fat and have a ginger beard. I thought the South Stand were chanting about me, and I'm very offended

This is what one of their mods is saying about Cas, what do you expect

That link should also be sent to the RFL.

Not only were there the chants about Graham, but there was also the abuse of the referee, with him being called a w*****r. Not once did I hear the respect announcement on the tv.

You cannot equate generic jokes about being "fat and ginger" to direct, homophobic, vivid abuse. Homophobic abuse is illegal.

If James Graham came out and said "I find that offensive", then you might have a basis. However I am 99% sure he gets worse from his own team mates (I can say this as my best mate is ginger), and it wouldn't surprise me if chants of that kind actually helped get him psyched up.


The bottom line is you are kidding yourselves if you think anything will come of this.

Good post they should if the RL are consistent this is still descrimination of the highest order this is more serious than yours as this was the whole stand and not just a few mindless idiots.

Ah, the old 'my best friend is...' defence, it works every time.