Quote It's good to see so many of being honest and fair, although I think youre being a bit too harsh on your team. I actually think you defended quite well, if you look at our tries quite a few came off your own mistakes and we rarely cut you open. I'd actually say that you played with too much intensity, players trying a bit too hard which led to mistakes. It was the most ill disciplined Wigan team I've seen for a while, you seemed more intent on trying to be hard rather than sticking to the game plan. I think playing Finch was a mistake and without TL you seemed to lack that spark player who set the tone in defence and attack, and you need more depth in the three-quarters. All in all the game was played at a level above any other in SL this season and we're both clearly the two best teams. You're still in pole position in terms of claiming the LLS and get a week off soon to regroup before the Saints match.Good luck for the rest of the season.'"
Actually think this is the most rational post on this thread. I was going to post something similar. Gutted with the way we played but it's not the doom and gloom some folk have been saying. This was a big game, but so was the saints away game earlier this season and we did ok in that with some injuries too.
One halfback unfit to play and one still new to the team. Many stupid mistakes early on and defending for ages in our own half on a hot day took its toll. Always chasing after that and simply weren't good enough on the day. Sure we need to be better and soon, but we can do it. A week off will actually do us a lot of good for play-offs with regards to injuries, although would rather be at Wembley.
Also, saying the youngsters should be embarrassed is embarrassing. Wane has debuted about 11-12 this year which is great for the future. Thought thornley did ok considering his experience. Many old pros would have been mugged by Monaghan in that match. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and is free to criticise but just think there has been some over-reaction.
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