Re: Who wins? : Tue May 21, 2024 10:29 am  

CarlB wrote:

Does anyone remember a youtube video that someone did of our CC win in Cardiff? think it was to the back drop of "You raise me up"

I remember it. Wasn't there also one with Status Quo's Rocking All Over the World too?

Edit: Both videos are available. Made by lammy2006.

Re: Who wins? : Tue May 21, 2024 1:46 pm  

Armavinit wrote:

A bit crass that Jake. Abide with me is a very emotional hymn, played at many funerals, when it’s played before the final many fans including myself tear up. My Mum died in 2004 and I cried that day because she missed that game.

was he, or was he not blubbering? I only deal in facts, not sentiment

Re: Who wins? : Tue May 21, 2024 2:58 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

It would be an interesting clash of styles. The 05/06 team had a smaller, more mobile pack with a lot of flair and played an expansive game. The 16/17 team was much bigger and used that to full advantage. They overpowered teams who couldn't handle the physicality.

I actually think our best team of the summer era was 2004. There were some incredible players in that squad. But injuries took their toll and Wakefield's performance in the playoffs was arguably their best ever in SL. They played lights out that night.

If I recall that 04 side ended up wracked with injuries right at the tail end of the season which somewhat derailed everything. I remain convinced we'd have won the comp that year otherwise.

Re: Who wins? : Tue May 21, 2024 3:13 pm  

scarrie wrote:

If I recall that 04 side ended up wracked with injuries right at the tail end of the season which somewhat derailed everything. I remain convinced we'd have won the comp that year otherwise.

That Leeds 04 team was head and shoulder above every team in the comp that year.

I really did like those 04-06 Hull teams though. Crying out for a Best/Barnett combo