Quote ="Sensei-Bull"Know exactly what you mean but its certainly not as I view it. I've watch internationals at Headingly before. The large family of Leeds fans stood infront of me boo'd every time a Bulls player got the ball, which was quite often as we had Peacock, Fielden and co at the Bulls at that time. It totally spoilt the game for me. Not because they didn't like Bradford but because I couldn't believe people could be so petty. It was England playing.
I must admit that an England team comprising only Wigan, Leeds and saints players doesn't have the same appeal to me as one which has a few other club representatives. I'd Still support them the same though.'"
That sort of scenario is exactly what I was meaning yeah. It's moronic for people to boo England players just because they come from a club that they don't like. When playing for their club sides, I don't care at all for the likes of Senior, McGuire and Long. But when they pulled on an England shirt, they got every support from me at the match. As I say, you don't see it from anything but a small minority at Football, Cricket or Yawnion (and I've attended internationals for football & cricket before so have first hand knowledge).
I do take your point though about one of your own players being there. It does fill you with a slight sense of pride because he comes from your side and makes it a little more interesting because you want him to do well. I suppose it's a toned down version of if it was a member of your family playing. You're bound to be a little more interested in him.
It's just a shame the idiots take it so far that they're the only players they'll cheer for.
I've ordered my tickets for the Exiles match anyway. And all being well, will be attending the 4 Nations matches involving England too. (and maybe even one of the other games depending on finances). And I'll be there cheering on all the England boys, even the likes of Sam Tomkins who is one of the most unlikeable little sh*ts in the league!
