: Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:57 pm  

Chris Saint wrote:

Not attempting to troll at all here, I do understand the reasoning for some of the opinions in the thread not that i would share them as a result of these two matches.

I think Noble has earned himself this season by his achievement last season of getting to the elimination game for a second year running - considering many Wigan fans thoughts that the squad was average at best its not a bad position to get to.

What I'm not so sure about is can he take Wigan the next step?? This years team should be classed as a Noble team - of your main squad of 23 for this season (not counting 6 club juniors):

- 9 were handpicked by Noble or the hierarchy to which am sure Noble would have consented to.
- 10 have progressed through the club over the last 5 years or so, only Goulding & O'Loughlin seem to gain any disapproval but not by the majority or you.
- The remaining 4 are Richards, Leuluai, Paleaaesina and Bailey – to which only Bailey doesn’t seem to come up to some of your standards.

If your season isn’t successful I’d certainly want the owners to look for alternative options, but what is a successful season in the current situation? Would you be happy with a GF/Challenge Cup Final place or does it have to result in a trophy THIS season?

It's not about winning trophies for me. It's about enjoying my rugby - and I'm afraid we are just about the most boring team in the comp.

Re: Come on Cas! : Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:01 pm  

Hogan Knows Best wrote:

Someones had a beer.....

Probably.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:26 pm  

wire-quin wrote:

Nobby was stood watching cas/quins with the London fans today. Your next 2 opponents.

there were more than two london fans there

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:34 pm  

I am Micky Higham.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:47 pm  

Chris Saint wrote:

Not attempting to troll at all here, I do understand the reasoning for some of the opinions in the thread not that i would share them as a result of these two matches.

I think Noble has earned himself this season by his achievement last season of getting to the elimination game for a second year running - considering many Wigan fans thoughts that the squad was average at best its not a bad position to get to.

What I'm not so sure about is can he take Wigan the next step?? This years team should be classed as a Noble team - of your main squad of 23 for this season (not counting 6 club juniors):

- 9 were handpicked by Noble or the hierarchy to which am sure Noble would have consented to.
- 10 have progressed through the club over the last 5 years or so, only Goulding & O'Loughlin seem to gain any disapproval but not by the majority or you.
- The remaining 4 are Richards, Leuluai, Paleaaesina and Bailey – to which only Bailey doesn’t seem to come up to some of your standards.

If your season isn’t successful I’d certainly want the owners to look for alternative options, but what is a successful season in the current situation? Would you be happy with a GF/Challenge Cup Final place or does it have to result in a trophy THIS season?

Good post.

Thats something that nobody can agree on nor decide. What makes a succesful season? I'd be happy with a final appearence and/or higher league finish than last season. Also, a win over Saints on derby day would be nice, but going off your second half performance V Wire, that looks very unlikely!

Re: Come on Cas! : Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:24 pm  

jonh wrote:

I personally hope Cas stuff us, so that we can see an and to the reign of Brian Noble, and have some hope for this season and beyond.

Bring back the Pearl.

Glad you got what you asked for, we always like to be of help.

Re: Come on Cas! : Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:39 pm  

poppys mum wrote:

Glad you got what you asked for, we always like to be of help.

I am only happy if it generates the end result i wanted, which from the words of IFL it will not.

Sad to say i may well be starting a come on Quins thread in the very near future.

Re: Come on Cas! : Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:40 pm  

jonh wrote:

I am only happy if it generates the end result i wanted, which from the words of IFL it will not.

Sad to say i may well be starting a come on Quins thread in the very near future.

jon, remember what a 'vote of confidence' often means