some valid points, but also some inapproproaite abuse to myself. I certainly wont be posting on a this board again.


It was only my opinion and just wanted to hear a different opinion and after reading your replys I completly agree the appreciation is a good things, and having personal thanks and meeting players is a good thing for the game to.

I realise what you are saying about the trouble comment I made, I may have used the wrong words, but if it was perfectly fine, there would have been no need for the stewards to interveen. And every team, weather they admit it or not have supporters who beahve inappropriatly and let the real supporters down.

yes i completly agree that is the first time that has happened. I think it is Dave Whelan penny pinching again, i think its unfiar to the teams they close it to certain teams as its insulting to the fans. Unfortunatley I am a supporter and not in charge of the stadium.

Obviously I didn't! There are fans that walk for all clubs, unfortuanatley we have been picked out for it. I am one that stays until every wigan player is off the pitch. Don't tar is with the same brush!

It's ok.

It's great to see players coming right over to fans. No matter how old you are it always makes you feel good.

Wigan fan prob just bitter.

why do most comments have to end with a negative mark towards myself or wigan!
this is a forum to share opinions and thoughts about the game, not to attack other teams fans.

I would say that the players doing that wasnt the issue, it was the disgraceful behaviour of one steward in particular who thought it was fun to swear and make several rude gestures at our players when they did. It soured a damn fine evening for me a bit.

That lasted long

and we are offering our opinions back - Wigan and their fans are bitter

The fans love the players of Huddersfield, and the Players love the fans back

Why else yould you make such a silly post?

You should complain to the club (either Wigan or the Giants or both) about the Steward if this is the case - I dont like to hear swearing at games - it is supposed to be a family sport, just because he is a steward does not give him the right to do it. People have been warned for foul language by stewards, the same rules should apply.

cos he's bitter - same reason his coach chose to make those comments about us !

bit stupid to come on here and expect us to be nice to him after posting rubbish like he did

It's not the first time I've heard that a steward gave hand gestures so it was seen by many. It should be reported though not to the Giants but straight to the JJB!

I complained at the ground and made an official complaint to the Chief Steward who agreed it was out of order and told me that we should write to the Wigan Warriors not the JJB as they will make sure it is sorted out - even though "it won't be happening again"

I personally find the players coming over to applaud the fans a terrific gesture which builds a strong link and unity between the club and it's fans. It's especially good for the kids, who love to see their hero's make them feel part of the club, we celebrate successes and defeats as one.

Clapping the support was two way, as was shaking hands, and singing out praise, great to see and be part of.

It's great the players take the time to personally appreciate the support, why should that be reported is beyond me.

I said the JJB as i assumed it would be like our stadium where the stewards are not employed by either club but by KSDL!

From what i saw two Giants fans went down to clap the players when Griff was coming over and one Steward went a bit bananas with them. as all the stewards tried to sort it out Griff and the others started walking away.


B Hodgson who had missed this bit as he had ben congratulating his players then walked towards the fans and called all the other players over. By this time it had calmed down and a lot of our fans were down at the front. the stewards would not let them shake hands so a couple of players came over the barrier.

It was all good natured by our fans and it wa s the over reaction by the stewards that caused the problems.

It is the same as at HKR where the over zealous stewarding in stopping the fans and players shaking hands spoils things.

I understand the need to maintain safety but in my eyes it is not a massive problem. I also feel it is imoprtant to maintain the bond between players and fans. i do not want it to become like Soccer where the players float in some other world with no connection with the fans.


I know how much in terms of sacrifice many fans make in terms of following the team and to have a bit of recognition back is a good thing.

I know how made uop my son was when Andy Raleigh gave him an sig on his shirt and when he shook Stephen wilds hand. he was buzzing for hours afterwards. Not living in Huddersfield the only time we get any opportunity to see the players is at the games. that little bit of personal contact is good for the kids and the fans. it creates a bond and that is what helps build an undying relationship with the players and the club.

So thank you to the players for taking the time to acknowledge the fans.

great post durham spot on

It's something has started this time and it's a top gesture by the players. It will do nothing but good IMO.

We've been doing for years and our stewards allow it despite the amount of fans who join in! It is scary and we do worry about the peoples safety especially the kids but as it's good natured nothing has ever happened! Thats the thing about crowd safety if the crowd is generally happy then theres nothing to worry about it's when they're aggressive then obviously things are different!!

In seasons gone by it would be Eorl and maybe another one or two. This season they're all getting stuck in and interacting. Definitely seems to be more of them this season IMO.

I agree great post, having seen a different view on the whole situation and heard of the disgraceful behvaiour of the steward I can see the other side to things. it was obviously an over reaction from the stewards that made it look worse. i think there concern was that they are simply not used to it and it is not the norm. Perhaps its is something that will take off at other clubs and will become accepted for you at all grounds. stewards just need to know in advance that is a form of appreciation that is safe. AFter all a stewards jobs is to ensure everyone in the crowd is safe...but definately not to swear at people. I will be passing that message on to the club myself!

Thank you, a considered response and initial post too if I may say. A good discussion point.

If anything the team should be getting praised for showing there appreciation to the fans the way they do.

Our lads are like it at away games and it does mean a lot to fans, it annoys me when stewards try and stop the players from coming over to the fans.

Its moved on now, one player was spotted socialising in a pub late afternoon yesterday with fans and family members




And how he got in that mini, i'll never know