The record books show that you were beaten by Gateshead Thunder who played by the rules laid down by Super League who were trying to expand rugby league beyond the M62 corridor.

We do not expect to win on Saturday, far from it, we recognise the vast difference between SL and the Championship and also recognise that Saints are a fantastic side with a wonderful heritage wheras Gateshead are a side that have been around for 10 years. I have followed Gateshead home and away since SL days watching a sport I love and am proud that my home town has a team that I can watch. Posts like yours belittle the work that has gone on in the NE in the last 10 years in rugby league ( I am also involved with Gateshead Storm that play at RLCN level) and do no credit to Saints who have displayed great dignity since the draw was made.

All I can say is that win lose or draw I will be at the next Thunder game (Toulouse at home) because it is a sport I love and I will not be put off by narrow minded individuals who cannot see beyond their little boxes.

Hope to see plenty of Saints fans up for the game and hope you have a great day.

Alan D

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Quote ="Saint Simon"THOR'S THUNDER TO HAMMER SAINTS www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html'" If he's as bad as his brother, we have nothing to worry about.

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They have their Hooker, Henderson out dont they, didnt he go back to oz due to the death of his father? THat sort of thing can inspire team mates on.

He's not as "good" if that is a word you can use describe him

The days of NRL ringers being any good died on the ar$e the day Salford signed Paul Carige and Sainst signed Damien Smith.

English mentalities always make me laugh. This match is akin to the Australian cricket team taking on Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. I dont think you would hear any member of [iThe Fanatics[/i seriously entertain anything other than a big win.

With or without some of our bigger names, we should beat Gateshead at a canter - indeed, as was displayed in the friendly at Widnes when several younger players stared when they were dispatched of mercilessly.