Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:46 am  

Mr Snoodle wrote:

Seeing as this is a general chat thread........

I haven't lived in Warrington for a number of years, and apart from going to the match I only make a once a year "pilgrimage" to wander round the shops and reminisce just before Xmas. I was there today - what on earth has happened to it? Bridge St & Market Gate used to be really bustling but it's like a wasteland now. Golden Square is ok but it's like I barely recognise the place any more. I know they say the past is a foreign country but I really did feel like a stranger in my home town.

I think it's safe to say that if you only come to Warrington once a year to spend actual time in the town, you are a stranger.

This is a local town. For local people.

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:52 am  

rubber duckie wrote:

Lefty...I don't care how rated a halfback is...if his pack ain't doing it, then he ain't.
Patton achieved more at Warrington in 1/2+ season than Langer Blake John's Davis (and others) put together.
.

I'd lay off that sherry, duckie. You'll have none left for Christmas

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:17 am  

[quote="moving on..."]I think it's safe to say that if you only come to Warrington once a year to spend actual time in the town, you are a stranger.

I'm sort of sure you're joking but in this day and age I can't be certain, could you clarify please?

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:37 am  

Captain Hook wrote:

I'm sort of sure you're joking but in this day and age I can't be certain, could you clarify please?

Well it's quite simple really... If you live well outside the town and the only prolonged amount of time that you actually spend within the town (aside from going to the game every other week) is ONCE a year. Then of course you will be a stranger within your home town.

If I left my wife and house my house, lived somewhere else all year; occasionally nipping in every two weeks for a hour for a cup of tea, then coming home for one day just before Christmas and then leaving again... I'm pretty sure that would make me a stranger in my house and to the wife.

Be rest assured though, It was intended as a joke and as tongue in cheek but you've ruined in now by having me explain it.

Merry Christmas one and all

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:27 am  

moving on... wrote:

I think it's safe to say that if you only come to Warrington once a year to spend actual time in the town, you are a stranger.

This is a local town. For local people.

We'll have no trouble here!

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:41 am  

Don't touch the precious things

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:55 pm  

St Helens Wolf wrote:

We'll have no trouble here!

At least someone gets it

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 3:13 pm  

In fairness, I think the comment was about the plight of the high street in the face of consumers predilection for online shopping.

To wit, Warrington town centre is a dump and a new cinema isn't likely to change that. A direct hit from an intercontinental ballistic missile might but a multiplex and fancy new pub, nope.

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 3:45 pm  

The High Street as we knew it has had its day I'm afraid. Whilst Warrington is on the slide it's still a shopper's paradise in comparison to St Helens town centre, and I think that there are several other towns in the region in a similar state. Earlier this year I visited Altrincham. Growing up Altrincham was quite nice but at some point it turned into an absolute sh1thole. Recently they've completely turned things around and at the centre is the old market which has been turned into a food hall. The Baltic Market in Liverpool seems to follow a similar model.

Re: General Chat : Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:09 pm  

rubber duckie wrote:

Lefty...I don't care how rated a halfback is...if his pack ain't doing it, then he ain't.
Patton achieved more at Warrington in 1/2+ season than Langer Blake John's Davis (and others) put together.

71...do I think this pack is good enough?...no question, we'll smash 2020, and we could do it unbeaten.
The issue is exactly like last season being dependant on staying free off injuries and suspensions ....the front row depth is shallow. Get a quality prop and we stock up with reserve arsenal and ride out the periods where last season the wheels fell off.

Yet more click bait.