Joined: Dec 22 2001 Posts: 7760 Location: Prestwich - the original heart of Salfordshire
So Potter says that Wellens got a knee in the head and in his back. Has Potter realised that of the two players that collided with Wellens, one was a Saints player?
Joined: Apr 17 2007 Posts: 140 Location: Spooner Street
Sour grapes. FWIW I actually think Wellens should be applauded for being brave and attempting to dive on a ball for his team where there was quite clearly a chance that he could get injured. Unfortunately these things happen in contact sports- i havent heard Wellens moan about or any Saints fans for that matter.
He should worry about how completely inept Ade Gardner is in defence and worry less about what other teams are/aernt doing!
The incident in which Wellens was injured was quite clearly an innocent high-speed collision involving two brave players. What Potter said is a shameful slur against Karl Fitzpatrick.
Joined: Feb 22 2002 Posts: 403 Location: lancaster road
i read about this on monday and thought what a load of b----cks. There was no intention to harm anyone-it was a case of salford trying to score a try and saints trying to stop one. I would never wish for any serious injury to any player in our great game and feel the saints coach should be aknowledging Paul Wellens courage for putting his body on the line rather than having a pop at our guys. Sour grapes and very unprofessional in my opinion.
Perhaps Potter will take action of his own after 'that sort of challenge'.
"He copped a knee in the head and a knee in the back," said Potter. "When you have to put your body between people to secure the ball, the first point of contact shouldn't be your knees.
Case Number - ON/348/10 Name - Karl Fitzpatrick Club - Salford Shirt Number - 1 Match - Salford v St Helens Competition - Super League Date - 15/05/10 Incident considered - Use of knees on opponent in 74th minute (Wellens) Decision - No charge Details of Charge / Reason for NF - Player chasing through kick, opponent dives for ball, player goes over top of opponent, injury caused by opponent’s head clash with team mate’s (Moore) knee.
It was a stupid comment to make, but I doubt he will apologise.
Perhaps Potter will take action of his own after 'that sort of challenge'.
"He copped a knee in the head and a knee in the back," said Potter. "When you have to put your body between people to secure the ball, the first point of contact shouldn't be your knees.
Case Number - ON/348/10 Name - Karl Fitzpatrick Club - Salford Shirt Number - 1 Match - Salford v St Helens Competition - Super League Date - 15/05/10 Incident considered - Use of knees on opponent in 74th minute (Wellens) Decision - No charge Details of Charge / Reason for NF - Player chasing through kick, opponent dives for ball, player goes over top of opponent, injury caused by opponent’s head clash with team mate’s (Moore) knee.
Joined: Mar 11 2010 Posts: 2786 Location: St.Helens
applehead wrote:i read about this on monday and thought what a load of b----cks. There was no intention to harm anyone-it was a case of salford trying to score a try and saints trying to stop one. I would never wish for any serious injury to any player in our great game and feel the saints coach should be aknowledging Paul Wellens courage for putting his body on the line rather than having a pop at our guys. Sour grapes and very unprofessional in my opinion.
Yeah i agree mate and i'm a Saints fan he should just keep his mouth shut,complete accident.
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