Was thinking much the same myself and have always stuck up for Richie Mathers and felt sorry for him because things didn't work out for him with us but the more I think about it he was the architect of his own demise as I think he had as many red cards in his time with us as tries scored so inevitably the times when he was unavailable due to his enforced suspensions someone else had to fill the fullback's role so getting back into the team became harder for him

To be honest, I think his red cards came simply from a lack of confidence and trying to hard to improve. He clearly wanted to be successful here, which nobody could doubt, but when every man and his dog started getting on his back, it started going wrong for him. I don't blame him for feeling a bit bitter, but its unproffessional to stick the v's up at the crowd, I don't think much of him now tbh.

and Wire fans call Sam cocky and arrogant? They need to look abit closer to home with their own halfback pairings of fat s*it and little s*it.

Was it from a Wire fan though? Only 2 posts from this poster, so maybe it was a wind up? Surely not even the extras from Deliverance that make up much of Wire's fan base are that stupid...... are they?

Mathers has denied it on Twitter. Laughable

I have always thought Mathers was up himself after seeing him in Australia when he was with the Gold Coast, he was strutting around Wet n Wild water park in his speedos with Danny Mcguire thinking he was the dogs . Shown his true colours on Saturday!!

When did this incident happen?

I'm presuming after Mylers try but haven't seen the replay and was stood on the other side at the game.

I saw earlier him denying it on Twitter but haven't got a clue personally.

Personally, I didn't see Mathers do it. I saw Myler make a gesture, but I didn't realise it was a V sign. If it was, he certainly needs telling by someone.

I was stood just left of the sticks but didnt see mathers do the v sign but saw the ball go into the crowd like calderwood when he played for leeds.

I didnt see Mathers do anything,,, Myler definately did though, if you sky plus'd it look at the little bit of highlights before it went to the half time break.

Richie Myler, the most overhyped 4 year deal in the history of SL.

Almost as overhyped as Andrew Johns' 4-match deal, which actually turned out to be less even than that, but probably still cost more than Myler's 4 years.

I didn't see Mathers do anything wrong, but Myler definitely give the Wigan fans the V's.

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If true he should be given a warning letter from the RFL.

It's all well and good having abit of banter with the fans when scoring a try but thats overstepping the mark. I know he'll have had plenty of Wigan fans giving him the V's but thats not the point.

He's meant to be a professional and things like that will make him and the sport look a little silly.

He's only young though.

i am a wire fan its just i have had to make a new account last week because i havent been on for a while and forgot my password so that is why i have only made 2 posts

And you've just owned up to making that post earlier?



Goes to show, never underestimate How Silly people can be!

i wouldn't of posted it if i didn't want peope to know it was me :S
it was my personal opinion whether you liked it or not, i don't really care.

If we want our sport to be the number one in everyone elses eyes then at the least Myler should answer to the RFL because lets face it irrespective of wether we bring kids into or whatever the fact is if Wayne Rooney or Steven Gerrard did what Myler did then they wouldn't get away with it. Gary Neville was banned for inciting the crowd as was Adebayor and that is exactly what Myler did he incited the crowd if they didn't get away with it then why should he/they fair enough Rugby fans are far more tolerant than football fans but its inciting the crowd all the same. Whoevers view you take, What makes me laugh about Wire fans is they overlook the fact that they would be doing the same as Wigan fans are if Tomkins did what Myler did.

Well Wire_Yed etc.

We've obviously found 1 of the Mythical "Casuals", I'll leave it up to yourselves/The Club to decide what you want to do about it.

As he says "

Well I don't know what Rugby matches your guys go to but I Don't EXPECT any of it!

just flicking through at night and i read this so seeing as you ask Duke i don't agree with him, violence at a rugby match should be frowned upon by everyone, i never said there wasn't violent people who support a team I'm not naive to think that, just not the millions wigan fans make out.

Although violence on the pitch is ok in moderation

Swearing not really, gestures from fans no issue with, players yes i have an issue with.

No one can accuse me of being a hypocrite, like to think i'm always consistent. See it's not because it's Sam

If I recall correctly Mathers and Myler recieved no further punishment after this. Hopefully the RFL's disciplinary panel are as consistent as your good self

this is what the rfl had to say about super richie myler,

"The RFL have written to Richie Myler confirming that his actions were misconduct and not those expected of a professional. Myler is well regarded by his club and many supporters in the game, and this incident appeared to be out of character. On that basis the RFL will not take any further action against Myler, but have warned him about his future conduct. If an incident of this nature takes place again he is likely to face disciplinary action."

so no action by them against sam if they follow precedent.

So hopefully a precedent exists and no direct action/ban will ensue.

The fact that Sam has been consistently booed and taunted by Leeds's and other fans for the past three months (unlike Myler, who hadn't been booed by anyone)) is another mitigating factor in Sam's favour.

A warning letter that any repeat of such behaviour would be punished more severely would be the logical and consistent response by the RFL.