Didn't go to the game today.
However I did tune in and out of the live GMR commentary provided by Phil Kinsella.
I know he never admits it publically but Phil is a Wigan supporter/fan and he certainly showed his true colours whenever a warrington player appeared injured today.
In fact I would go as far to say that the excitement in his voice when an injury occured was just the same if not more than when warrington actually scored. And Im sure at one point he was revelling in the fact that wigan came through unscathed last night and that warrington were appearing to pick up a few injuries.

Terribly biased commentary by Phil, not through what he said necessarily but how he said it and what he implied.

I hope he sues you for defamation, although he'll probably just ignore your immaturity. Pathetic.

I'd like to give my thoughts about Mr Kinsella, re his "commentaries" and his phone-in "analysis", but I fear they wouldn't pass the swear filter..or a potential ban......and if my mum saw it, she'd never speak to me again!

A very insightful post.

I simply say it as I heard it.

Sue me for defamation, what planet do you live on my i ask

I disagree completely. Phil always comes across as a very knowledgeable bloke and totally unbiased. I listened to the game today and not once did he get giddy about our injuiries, it was totally the opposite he sounded very concerned when King was down.

He lives on TANCW planet, where only his opinion counts

point of order...there are a few other posters on here, who have their own planets, where a similar "my opinion is law" system applies

In fairness I wasn't tuned in when King got injured.
It was in the second half around the time Myler went off that I heard it. He wasn't giddy, just a bit excited that we may be hit with a few injuries whilst his wigan team came through unscathed.
When commentating on warrington why he needs to discuss wigan is beyond me. But unfortunately he cant stop himself, always refers to wigan no matter what he is discussing or what game he commentates on.

Similar, Fishwick

I also can't bear Kinsella's vitriol towards the salary cap...funny how he always immediately mentions Wigan's inability to spend over the amount, but never mentions anyone else's issues with this (ie Leeds, Stains, us).

TBH, I've given up with Radio Manchester. It's gone back to the bad old days, when we had "Me, Rodney May", and his studio full of pictures of Ellery Hanley and Joe Lydon....they were truly cringeworthy days

Phil posts on here so I'm sure he'll be along to give a response soon.

While I don't agree with all of Phil's views, I wouldn't question his love for the game. He's a good journo and a good commentator, and he isn't a Wigan fan (although I did accuse him of being one myself once).

Not questioning his love of the game or knowledge but he definitely leans towards wigan whether he wants to admit it or not. He has the right to support whoever he wants but he needs to keep it in check when commentating on other teams.

He, of course, has the right of reply.

I also listened to him today, totally agree, some people hear what they want to hear.

Phil does come across as having a Wigan bias but he is a decent commentator and has passion and knowledge of the game. Far better commentator than some on local radio especially those that keep getting names of players and teams wrong.

He genuinly seemed concerned for Kingy this afternoon and as any sports journo would he talked about the impact of the possibility of losing him for the big game next week.

Spot on.

Agree, although I didn't listen to him today, imo Kinsella is by far the best commentator on local radio.
Your highlighted comment could be also be aimed at some of the "Phil Clarke" fans.

Kinsella isn't in the same bias league as Phil Clarke.
Just to even it out a bit I would also say Eddie H is bias towards Warrington as he was Saints when they were in their pomp.

Agreed Rogues.

Eventually he'll get round to reading this.
We can put an end to this once and for all.

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Don't give us the old 'I'm just a fan of rugby' journo crap, get off the fence, what is your team?

Lets not go that far

I listen to PK on Radio Merseyside on my way into work and have also formed the opinion that he is a Pie.

More paranoia from Wire fans. I've never had a problem with Phil Kinsellas commentary, I think he's good and knowledgable about the game.

Fans in uproar because commentators dare to mention the top teams shocker.

Commentators are bigging Warrington up alot currently and deservedly so. But we don't call that bias do we? We think we've earned it. Well so have Wigan earned getting mentioned. As said above, some people hear what they want to hear.

Phil Kinsella is one of the best callers of the game, if not the best.

Can't agree more mate. Phil does a lot to promote the game, just wish the rest of the BBC were as good!

Always liked him. I used to think he supported Saints TBH. Doesn't really matter, I think both sets of fans are getting a bit paranoid with this Wire v Wigan rivalry.

Phil tends to support or "bigs up" the team of the moment, a couple of seasons ago it was saints and Wigan last year. Early this season he was giving a big wrap for Warrington but has gradually drifted back to Wigan. But in general he favours the team who are efficient and entertaining, next weeks commentary should be interesting.