Mrs Barista wrote:I think it will be closer to the former. Warrington have the luxury of using the marquee player rule, plus they're above us in the competition and therefore understandably favourites. And forecast is rain. One good thing is that I'm straight on to Manchester Airport post match on holiday so won't be down if we lose.
Do you employ the same degree of pessimism to your personal life as you do to Hull FC? I assume not as you make no references to expecting the flights to be delayed or cancelled? Have a nice time anyway. Hope it all goes smoothly.
If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm. Vince Lombardi
Freddie Miller. wrote:It was a good guess. I make it 6 too. Twice in the early 1900's when we lost 3 consecutive cup finals, twice in the late 50's/early 60's when we lost 2 cup finals in a row and reached the semi the next year, once in the early 80's plus the current one.
It was an educated guess. I was actually thinking it was likely 4 given our clusters of final appearances over the years
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Mrs Barista wrote:Genuinely a once in a generation achievement then! Thanks for the reply Freddie, interesting history!
We have some rather unique records in our CC final history. One is losing 3 in a row which we share with Leeds having held it for over 100 years. Any others?
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Freddie Miller. wrote:We have some rather unique records in our CC final history. One is losing 3 in a row which we share with Leeds having held it for over 100 years. Any others?
The 14-14 draw against the Chemics was pretty unusual Fred.
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Riderofthepalehorse wrote:The 14-14 draw against the Chemics was pretty unusual Fred.
You are on the right track with that!
I was at Wembley for the match having planned it into a business itinerary coming from Aus. Totally frustrated that I had to leave for the USA on the following Monday and missed the win in the replay at Leeds.
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One good thing is that I'm straight on to Manchester Airport post match on holiday so won't be down if we lose. 
