Quote ="Stu M":1lo0tpv6Sad isn’t it. The problem is that fans always try and compare. Wigan fans reply with “He’s not as good as Tomkins is/was” Saints fans say “SOL wasn’t a patch on Sculthorpe”
Quite why there is a need to do this I don’t know. Different eras. Whether fans think Welsby is an “a**e” or not shouldn’t detract from his qualities as a player.
For what it’s worth I can’t think of him celebrating mistakes and rubbing peoples heads in many games other than those involving Wigan. Naturally with the abuse he gets from the crowd, he gets riled and gives it back.
I think he’s arrogant in a confident way on the pitch but he’s quite unassuming in interviews to be fair.
As I say I honestly feel that if he was from anywhere other than Wigan, he would be given more praise.'"
and his somewhat disliking amongst Wigan fans is a consequence of his skill.
Now to wash my mouth out with soap….