The issue is not with the pitch being sodden, its down to Wigan Athletic saying they don't want us to play on it as they have a "six pointer" on Saturday.....end of. Lenegan as always then tries to dress it up as it being in the best interests of both clubs when deep down inside its because he has the backbone of a flump.

Not here to Troll, but I do think it's becoming more and more apparent that you need your own ground. Never liked the notion of ground shares in the first place, Christ if Cas can manage a new ground anyone can.

Pretty much sums up my thoughts.

Yep your right.

So play it on Sunday either at your waterlogged ground or at the LSV?

Can't realistically give the points to Widnes, it's a game they might well have lost and it could have big ramifications on the final table. Neither can they be docked from Wigan as I don't imagine for a minute that the RFL won't have been privy to this decision. To be honest, regardless of the statement, I suspect this might well be a circumstance beyond Wigan (RL's) control. Maybe the only thing to do is to regard it as a simple postponement due to weather, i.e. in the same way as if the ground were flooded or a foot of snow had fallen? It 100% smacks of an unequal partnership though.

Rumours that Wigan are being forced by the RFL to play the game tonight.

Quote ="Clearwing":2qw2wp8sCan't realistically give the points to Widnes, it's a game they might well have lost and it could have big ramifications on the final table. Neither can they be docked from Wigan as I don't imagine for a minute that the RFL won't have been privy to this decision. To be honest, regardless of the statement, I suspect this might well be a circumstance beyond Wigan (RL's) control. Maybe the only thing to do is to regard it as a simple postponement due to weather, i.e. in the same way as if the ground were flooded or a foot of snow had fallen? It 100% smacks of an unequal partnership though.'" :2qw2wp8s If I don't show up to a game I'm likely to win I can't laugh at the ref and say "You can't give them the points, I was going to walk it but don't really fancy playing". Quote :2qw2wp8sWigan to be investigated by the RFL in relation to tonight's postponed Super League match at home to Widnes, PA understands'" :2qw2wp8s https://twitter.com/pasport/status/835073543029260290 Quote :2qw2wp8sWidnes adamant they want this game on tonight. They are absolutely seething - talks ongoing as we speak but unclear what will happen yet'" https://twitter.com/AaronBower/status/8 ... 8175355904

Quote ="Clearwing":2qw2wp8sCan't realistically give the points to Widnes, it's a game they might well have lost and it could have big ramifications on the final table. Neither can they be docked from Wigan as I don't imagine for a minute that the RFL won't have been privy to this decision. To be honest, regardless of the statement, I suspect this might well be a circumstance beyond Wigan (RL's) control. Maybe the only thing to do is to regard it as a simple postponement due to weather, i.e. in the same way as if the ground were flooded or a foot of snow had fallen? It 100% smacks of an unequal partnership though.'" :2qw2wp8s If I don't show up to a game I'm likely to win I can't laugh at the ref and say "You can't give them the points, I was going to walk it but don't really fancy playing". Quote :2qw2wp8sWigan to be investigated by the RFL in relation to tonight's postponed Super League match at home to Widnes, PA understands'" :2qw2wp8s https://twitter.com/pasport/status/835073543029260290 Quote :2qw2wp8sWidnes adamant they want this game on tonight. They are absolutely seething - talks ongoing as we speak but unclear what will happen yet'" https://twitter.com/AaronBower/status/8 ... 8175355904

In what way would giving them to you (I'm assuming you're a Widnes fan) be fair on the other sides who actually have to win games to earn theirs?

Rain is forecast from 8 pm tonight until 10 pm tomorrow night if the Latics game is postponed do we have the chance to play Sunday ?

way?

In the same way that it's not fair for Widnes to have to play another week (2 already) with 2 games per week. It would be setting a precedent that you can decide you don't want to play a game because it doesn't suit you.

I don't want 2 free points. I want to watch the game I travelled 200 miles to see. If it was snow or an actual water logged pitch then oh well, but it's not taking place caus Wigan have decided it isn't taking place. They haven't followed the rules.

What a joke! Points should be given to Widnes, this is not their fault.

Expect an announcement soon. The game will be played tonight according to twitter, unofficial but 90% certain, at Widnes.

No doubt because they told they were to be deducted points and fined for cheating again.

So the world champions of rugby league bend over to help out in an unquantifiable way a lower league football side with fewer supporters?

If the game is played at Widnes, do they change their home fixture, or do you travel there twice? Gives Widnes an advantage that might help them come the top eight places, which might have a negative impact on my team. Why doesn't Lenagan put the wider interests of rugby league first over some football side no one watches?

Firstly, it isn't fair on Widnes, not at all. Neither would it be fair for other teams to set the precedent of awarding points under the circumstances of a postponed game. Hypothetically, would it be fair on (say) wakey if the 2 put Widnes in the super 8s and them in the middles? They'd then miss out on some good crowds which Widnes would enjoy instead.
I don't know what the answer is but for me it can't be awarding two unearned points. Docking points is different: that only affects the club that offends. Awarding them (potentially) affects others too.

up and brewery spring to mind.

I'd be livid if I was a Widnes fan, 8 hours notice of a home game.

I'm livid already, at this stage of the season a home game will always be deemed more important for Latics than the Warriors, set a precedent here, Latics take priority even though they are'nt wold champions, aren't playing at the highest level and have fewer fans - Its a joke Lenegan, sort it out you muppet !

GAME ON - 8PM KO tonight at Widnes

www.widnesvikings.co.uk/article/ ... n-warriors

www.widnesvikings.co.uk/article/ ... n-warriors

Fixture reversed. Home fixture to be played in June/July. www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2017- ... e-reversed

Fixture reversed. Home fixture to be played in June/July. www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2017- ... e-reversed

So people from afar such as EW may have cancelled plans for travel / hotels at high expense yesterday, only to be told now it's on! You couldn't make this shiit up, absolute farce

EW and all up here plus one fron Belfast have cancelled and lost money and missed trains that we could still have used . Lennigan wants to give his head a wobble and keep quiet until all the facts are clear and set in stone . Getting to Widnes would not have been a problem if we had all the plans still in place as we would have been down early doors .
What kind of nutters are running this great club . Just got a call from ross telling me this game is on and im not a happy Wigan Fan

What is completely wrong is that the decision to postpone the game appears to have been made without consultation. An RFL official, a groundsman, safety officer etc should have been involved. Wigan deserve a big fine IF they didn't follow the correct protocol.

Don't blame you at all Eric, I'd be p!$$ed off too , have a good weekend.

I'm normally a happy clapper but this a joke.

Taking the pi$$ out of the blind loyalty of supporters.

Including myself who will be going tonight just to support the team.


This will cost Wigan ALOT of money, reduced ticket prices at Widnes, no chance for them to market the game, no hospitality sold etc.

Takes the feel good shine off the club after Sunday.