Yeah your right. From now on I'll look at Callands in a whole different light. Those pesky roundabouts really do bring the Warrington suburbs down ? And as for those issors Ikea, M&S etc.... don't get me started.

What kind of bizarre, f+cked up thinking does having an Ikea and an M&S equal having a thriving suburban (non-slum like) metropolis???

Another thing, where the hell is Yeast???

bread?

beer?

Why lie?

Warrington, I like it. Culturally it benefits and suffers from it's hybrid-like creation, as a result of the unfairly named 'slum clearances' and overspill operations of the late 50's, 60's and 70's. Of course, this results in relative superficiality and identity... I suppose thie epitomy of this would be the adage 'if it wasn't for IKEA and Warrington RL, we wouldn't know it was there.'
Like most successful RL towns, this is precisely why they're respective RL team's are successful. Besides RL, there's little else to get passionate about.

Now, in Salford, we have a rich and abundant culture. Profound, diverse and until recently, concealed under the shadow of Manchester. Many reports have Salford, a victim of the demise of industrialism, as a resurgent and significant player. The recent successes at the Quays will hopefully continue to influence other regeneration projects in Ordsall and both Broughton's. Projects that have partly resulted in me returning to the city after 15 years in exile in a sleepy village in the pennines.
Hey, I could wax lyrical about how good Salford is all day but for fear of being dragged into a debate over whether Russell Watson or Kerry Katona has contributed more to music that'll undoubtedly unfold at some point, I'll leave it at that.

Like I say, I like Warrington but I'll happily stick with my slums although I suspect they're just a tad better than some misleaders would have you believe.
On another note, we should really have a look at the Wire's playing paradigm because that was one hell of a team I saw yesterday. 21st century RL played to a very decent standard.

It isn't cantilevered, it is propped.

It's amazing a mid-twentieth century hybrid town can provide the birthplace of one of the most famous authors in the world in the early 1800s.

I seriously hope your a child, no I seriously do.

Yes, I'm well aware that Warrington has a history pre-1968. But in the silly 'my willy's bigger than you willy' debate that was beginning to unfold, a little reflection was required. Just to reiterate, I LIKE WARRINGTON. IT JUST DOESN'T COMPARE WITH SALFORD ON SO MANY LEVELS.
All the best for the season and hopefully we can model our club on your successes and add another string to our diverse bow.

can't be bothered with this..................................

Ever been to or heard of Worsley?

Even if your ridiculous statement WERE true, its still a hundred times removed from anywhere in Warrington.

If I ever saw a sweeping generalisation the above statement is it,. Forum Moderator ?

for fuxake , its a rugby forum , not location location location , great turn out from both sets of fans today , great game from the wire . I for one will miss the willows , best terracing in the league

Wardley is up market enough for me,we have a train station,decent boozers,greenbelt land,a bookies,some decent takeaways,a swingers club and until recently one of the most famous brass houses in salford!!!!!

Why was I never informed of this important peice of information before now??? You people call yourselves friends too

Don't worrt MR, I think he just means the golf club

can't be bothered with this..................................

Because of course the entire city, bar a small part of the Quays, is just like Hankinson Way.

can't be bothered with this..................................

So if you're really being honest? Admit you don't have a clue about any of them

or did your grandads mothers sisters aunties daughter-in-laws best mates tell you they had had a day trip there once upon a time and they had spoke to someone who had lived there for 60 years?

FWIW I wouldn't choose to live in New York, Tokyo or Beijing

It's sad when you get people from one northern working class town/city, making fun of the other on grounds of deprivation and unemployment. Oh how the RU fans from affluent areas must laugh at us all.

FWIW even though I'm a Wire fan I will have to stick up for Salford here. When I'm minted I want to move to Salford, get an apartment on Salford Quays overlooking the Irwell and able to see the skyline of Manchester and Old Trafford, don't need to bother with a car, easy transport access into Manchester for work, live the dream.

Can't be bothered............................

I think you'll be overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal in a flat but get what you mean nontheless!

I have to agree that it would be nice to see more cricket......................

Mate he's a keyboard warrior. I was one of about ten Wire fans at the Willows social club end, we were winning in the field & winning with the banter.