RLFANS.COM - The World's Most Popular Rugby League Website

Page 4 of 7

[ 61 posts ]

Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Next

Print view

Previous topic | Next topic

Author

Message

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:41 pm

RobRiches

Academy Player

Joined: Sep 07 2023
Posts: 296

Stu M wrote:Ha ha. I did allude to the fact he was trying to curry favour with fans in my earlier post. I just thought that bearing in mind how long he was at Saints and that he is still best mates with the likes of Makinson etc that he would have referenced something like "I still have some great mates at Saints and enjoyed my time there however I am a professional and now play for Wigan etc etc"

Matty Smith said similar when he signed back for Saints after his spell at Wigan. Even if Welsby went to the NRL and then signed for Wigan I would understand those comments more. He is a Wigan lad and his family are genuinely Wigan fans. I was just a bit surprised.

Having said that to be fair to Thompson he probably would've signed for Wigan and they wanted him but it was his Dad that wouldn't let him. He was best mates with Gildart at the time and wanted to sign with him.

He’s not best mates with Makinson etc at all. His friendship group is completely outside of the St Helens players. Just because he goes for the odd coffee with them doesn’t make them best mates.

Thought your source would have told you that.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:34 am

Stu M

First Team Player

Joined: Feb 22 2022
Posts: 1193

RobRiches wrote:He’s not best mates with Makinson etc at all. His friendship group is completely outside of the St Helens players. Just because he goes for the odd coffee with them doesn’t make them best mates.

Thought your source would have told you that.

You really are an utter b**l end

Shall we ignore the fact that he was with them at the 2022 GF after we had beaten Leeds, celebrating with them and wearing Saints gear? Or the fact that he goes fishing with Makinson?

I have a coffee with work colleagues but they aren’t my best mates. I wouldn’t go fishing all day with them because they aren’t my mates. Makes you think doesn’t it.

Nice to see your Mum letting you log on her computer again though. I presume she was out.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:39 am

Grimmy

Club Coach

Joined: Jul 16 2005
Posts: 15448

Speculating over the friendship group of a player is so bloody cringey and stalkerish. Who cares?

Frank Zappa wrote:Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.

The_Enforcer wrote:Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:55 am

Cruncher

Club Coach

Joined: Jan 14 2006
Posts: 15238

I always feel sorry for anyone who thinks that players feel the same way about their clubs as the fans.

When they are lads, they may say "I'll only ever play for Saints or Wigan, because that's my club". Then they grow up and become professionals.

I'd point out Eric Ashton, a Saints lad through and through, who played most of his career at Wigan. Or Mike Gregory, a Wigan lad through and through, who played all his career at Warrington.

It doesn't matter where their mates live (it didn't even matter to Zak Hardaker in the end), or who they or their family have supported since the year dot. Pros will follow the money and their career prospects.

I honestly only thought it was in places like Wakefield where the fans genuinely believe players are there because they 'love the club'.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:44 am

WWste

Club Captain

Joined: Aug 02 2019
Posts: 878

A troll and a stalker I see

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:31 am

NickyKiss

International Board Member

Joined: Nov 08 2004
Posts: 29661
Location: WIGAN

A James Arthur gig announced now for Wednesday 17th July. Not my bag really but sounds pretty popular, so you'd imagine it'll be another sell out and more income for the club.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:00 am

MadDogg

Club Coach

Joined: Feb 21 2005
Posts: 9476
Location: Leeds

Wonder what the business model is with these. Do Wigan receive a flat fee from SJM concerts for use of the facility with SJM receiving ticket sales? Or would Wigan receive a percentage of ticket sales themselves?

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:18 am

NickyKiss

International Board Member

Joined: Nov 08 2004
Posts: 29661
Location: WIGAN

MadDogg wrote:Wonder what the business model is with these. Do Wigan receive a flat fee from SJM concerts for use of the facility with SJM receiving ticket sales? Or would Wigan receive a percentage of ticket sales themselves?

It would be interesting to know. Whatever the set up is, you’d imagine it’ll be a money spinner. This is a smaller scale but I remember Lancashire turning themselves around from struggling financially, to making big profits on the back of them starting to host concerts. We’ve been making losses these last few years and even if we can just get back towards sustainability, that would be fantastic.

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:23 am

Itchy Arsenal

Player Coach

Joined: Jul 15 2008
Posts: 2972
Location: God's little acre

Noel Gallagher and The Lathums I believe to be announced shortly

Top

Post subject: Re: Bringing the cash in

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:25 am

Jukesays

Club Owner

Joined: Mar 30 2004
Posts: 7769
Location: Sorting my Erection out & Helping Conroy With his!

Itchy Arsenal wrote:Noel Gallagher and The Lathums I believe to be announced shortly

Noel Gallager 18th July
The Lathums 19th July

Onwards and Upwards !!!!

Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock

"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"

[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]

Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"

I thanked him and went on my Merry way!

RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!

"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."

Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club

Top

Page 4 of 7

[ 61 posts ]

Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Next

It is currently Sun Sep 29, 2024 11:24 pm

RLFANS Recent Posts

FORUM	LAST POST	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	Recent	BORED The Band Name Game	Boss Hog	62528
	Recent	Other Championship Clubs	Trojan Horse	338
	Recent	Doncaster home	Trojan Horse	34
	Recent	Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE	MattyB	2950
	Recent	Kai	Cokey	4
	Recent	Matt Moylan	Leyther in n	11
	Recent	Remember in 2017	MjM	20
	Recent	DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings	Theeaststand	3253
	Recent	5024	PopTart	3
	Recent	Squad for Saints	Wires71	25

FORUM	LAST VIEW	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	1m	Kai	Cokey	4
	1m	Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4	ArthurClues	10022
	1m	This years play off series	matt_wire	3
	1m	Todays match v Saints	Lord Tony Sm	105
	1m	Squad for Saints	Wires71	25
	1m	George Williams	Lord Tony Sm	11
	2m	SL Dream Team 2024	leeds owl	12
	2m	Must do better	Kwik Fertle	24
	2m	DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings	Theeaststand	3253
	3m	SL CHAT THREAD OTHER TEAMS GAMES	leeds owl	144

FORUM	NEW TOPICS	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	TODAY	5024	PopTart	3
	TODAY	Hull FC ladies	Hessle Roade	1
	TODAY	Kai	Cokey	4
	TODAY	Travel to hull krdoes the club run coache	Fantastic Mr	4
	TODAY	Wakefield v Dons - Sunday 29 September 2024	Wanderer	4
	TODAY	The play-offs	dddooommm	6
	TODAY	This years play off series	matt_wire	3
	TODAY	Leigh it is	MadDogg	18
	TODAY	2024 Southstandercom Prediction Competition Play Off SF	FoxyRhino	1
	TODAY	Must do better	Kwik Fertle	24
	TODAY	Warrington Wolves Break Saints Hearts With Golden Point Win	RLFANS News	1
	TODAY	Todays match v Saints	Lord Tony Sm	105
	TODAY	We are in good hands	God	6
	TODAY	Josh Charnley	Vancouver Le	2
	TODAY	Leigh Leopards Make Play Off Progress In Eliminating Salford	RLFANS News	1
	TODAY	superleague plus	karetaker	4
	TODAY	New Owners	orangeman	1
	TODAY	Josh Rourke	PopTart	14
	TODAY	2025 Membership prices	WYSIWYG2	2
	TODAY	Doncaster home	Trojan Horse	34
	TODAY	Mike Cooper	morleys_deck	7
	TODAY	Cooper Retiring with Immediate Effect	Moe syslak	11
	TODAY	Matt Moylan	Leyther in n	11
	TODAY	Swinton A	Highlander	12

	NEWS ITEMS	VIEWS
	Warrington Wolves Break Saints..	267
	Leigh Leopards Make Play Off P..	387
	Catalans Dragons Finish Sevent..	919
	Hull KR Secure Second With Vic..	1084
	Wigan Seal League Leaders Trop..	963
	Wakefield Trinity Sweep Aside ..	1317
	Catalans Keep Season Alive Wit..	1088
	Salford Ensure Play-Offs And S..	1363
	Ruthless Wigan Thrash the Rhin..	1438
	Huddersfield Giants Hold Off L..	1639
	Salford Close In On The Play O..	1423
	Leigh Leopards Up To Fourth Af..	1546
	Leeds Rhinos Into the Six Afte..	1714
	Wigan Warriors Defeat Hull KR ..	1528
	Wane Names Provisional Squad f..	1989

RLFANS Match Centre

This is an inplay table and live positions can change.

RLFANS Recent Posts

FORUM	LAST POST	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	Recent	BORED The Band Name Game	Boss Hog	62528
	Recent	Other Championship Clubs	Trojan Horse	338
	Recent	Doncaster home	Trojan Horse	34
	Recent	Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE	MattyB	2950
	Recent	Kai	Cokey	4
	Recent	Matt Moylan	Leyther in n	11
	Recent	Remember in 2017	MjM	20
	Recent	DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings	Theeaststand	3253
	Recent	5024	PopTart	3
	Recent	Squad for Saints	Wires71	25

FORUM	LAST VIEW	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	1m	Kai	Cokey	4
	1m	Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4	ArthurClues	10022
	1m	This years play off series	matt_wire	3
	1m	Todays match v Saints	Lord Tony Sm	105
	1m	Squad for Saints	Wires71	25
	1m	George Williams	Lord Tony Sm	11
	2m	SL Dream Team 2024	leeds owl	12
	2m	Must do better	Kwik Fertle	24
	2m	DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings	Theeaststand	3253
	3m	SL CHAT THREAD OTHER TEAMS GAMES	leeds owl	144

FORUM	NEW TOPICS	TOPIC	POSTER	POSTS
	TODAY	5024	PopTart	3
	TODAY	Hull FC ladies	Hessle Roade	1
	TODAY	Kai	Cokey	4
	TODAY	Travel to hull krdoes the club run coache	Fantastic Mr	4
	TODAY	Wakefield v Dons - Sunday 29 September 2024	Wanderer	4
	TODAY	The play-offs	dddooommm	6
	TODAY	This years play off series	matt_wire	3
	TODAY	Leigh it is	MadDogg	18
	TODAY	2024 Southstandercom Prediction Competition Play Off SF	FoxyRhino	1
	TODAY	Must do better	Kwik Fertle	24
	TODAY	Warrington Wolves Break Saints Hearts With Golden Point Win	RLFANS News	1
	TODAY	Todays match v Saints	Lord Tony Sm	105
	TODAY	We are in good hands	God	6
	TODAY	Josh Charnley	Vancouver Le	2
	TODAY	Leigh Leopards Make Play Off Progress In Eliminating Salford	RLFANS News	1
	TODAY	superleague plus	karetaker	4
	TODAY	New Owners	orangeman	1
	TODAY	Josh Rourke	PopTart	14
	TODAY	2025 Membership prices	WYSIWYG2	2
	TODAY	Doncaster home	Trojan Horse	34
	TODAY	Mike Cooper	morleys_deck	7
	TODAY	Cooper Retiring with Immediate Effect	Moe syslak	11
	TODAY	Matt Moylan	Leyther in n	11
	TODAY	Swinton A	Highlander	12

	NEWS ITEMS	VIEWS
	Warrington Wolves Break Saints..	267
	Leigh Leopards Make Play Off P..	387
	Catalans Dragons Finish Sevent..	919
	Hull KR Secure Second With Vic..	1084
	Wigan Seal League Leaders Trop..	963
	Wakefield Trinity Sweep Aside ..	1317
	Catalans Keep Season Alive Wit..	1088
	Salford Ensure Play-Offs And S..	1363
	Ruthless Wigan Thrash the Rhin..	1438
	Huddersfield Giants Hold Off L..	1639
	Salford Close In On The Play O..	1423
	Leigh Leopards Up To Fourth Af..	1546
	Leeds Rhinos Into the Six Afte..	1714
	Wigan Warriors Defeat Hull KR ..	1528
	Wane Names Provisional Squad f..	1989

Home ‹ Wigan Warriors ‹ Bringing the cash in

Who is online

RLFANS.COM MERCHANDISE

RLFANS.COM SPONSORS & HELP

RLFANS.COM MERCHANDISE

RLFANS.COM SPONSORS & HELP