Would some please explain why several of your players thought it was acceptable to climb over the railings and almost into the fans at the end of Friday's match?

I mean, especially when you where sat with all the wigan fans? Is this a new thing your players do this season? I think it was stupid bahaviour that should be stopped. it's asking for trouble!

Also...does ste wild always kick the ball away from half way line whilst you are converting your tries? He never did that a Wigan!

Our players have always got close and personal to our fans! In not unknown for Eorl in particular to spend at least 10-15 mins with the fans after showing his appreciation and signing autographs! Even when we've lost they still do it!!

It's funny as the other week it was noted by a Wigan fan how our players really got with the fans to celebrate and show appreciation and wondered why Wigan players never did it!!

It's called showing your appreciation to the fans

If anything it should be applauded, I have seen some teams players who don’t seem to give a F about the fans, at least the Hudds players show there appreciation.

Its good for fan/player relations - cant see whats wrong with it.

And why is it asking for trouble? Are you saying your fans would set upon players of an opposition team just because you lost? Cant see why it would cause trouble, our fans like it, moments like that between a fan and their favourite player will stay with people for a long time - it is also good for marketing the team/game.

It seems everything between arriving to leaving on Friday night in Wigan was wrong according to the home contingent. There is obviously a lot of denial going on over there at the moment..the first step to getting over this is admitting you have a problem

Your problem is your team lost and we won!

Thanks Adam that's very much appreciated.
It's a Yorkshire thing, we're all friendly and appreciative over here.

How is it asking for trouble??

if anyone thinks that is asking for trouble then there is no place in a RL stadium for them

has it not occured to you that they may have had family members or friends in that section of the crowd?

Is it like this everytime the once mighty Wigan lose a game?
my god, get over it you sad nit-pickers

wishy - thank you for your reply. My only concern was when mixed with away fans, and actually climbing over the railings may have been a little too much especially after that particular frustrating game. It's certainly good they appreciate your supporters, especially those who travel away friday nights.

Durham Giant - ur comment was completey inappropriate. I didn't mention Hock, and I believe my question desrved a sensible answer as it's not unreasonable to ask, as i've not noticed hudd or any other teams do this before. I acknowledge you won, i'm not moaning about the ref or bad descisions I was asking a question that has nothing to do with winning. And i'm not being funny but im used to loosing by now, wigan are a below average team and did not deserve to win friday. It is a shame people like you will give hudd fans a bad name, and cause childish rivally between teams when it is unneccesary. I mean we all love rugby league.

to be fair you came on here moaning ! did you expect us to agree with you and say our players are evil trouble causers ?
you only posted that because your bitter because you've lost to us - if you had won it wouldnt have been a problem would it ?

maybe if your club opened up the other stand for us it wouldnt of been mixed crowd... well i say mixed...the wigan fans did the famous walk way before the end !!

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!