Quote ="Thelonius"I remember a few months ago some goon claiming that the Wigan/Saints game is the only true derby as the 12th Earl of Derby gave his name to the horse race and that fixture, Clare also spouted this little 'fact'. Maybe it's true but if so then the 12th Earl of Derby (the Epsom Derby is named after him) must have had some crystal ball. He died in 1834, 38 years before Wigan were formed and 39 before Saints.'"
The CURRENT Earl of Derby was the one that confirmed his FAMILY gave their name to two sporting events. The first being the horse race, the second being Wigan v Saints.
I hardly think he would make it up just for a laugh
Claire Baldings assertion that the Pie Loyal 18 flag represents their 18 CC wins
