Ok it was a terrible performance last night but yet again we have people on here slating coach Mick Potter. Get a bloody grip of yourselves for god sake! We are still top of the Super League and in a Challenge Cup Semi Final despite the fact we have injuries in vital positions. The only thing I would say and only one thing is that I dont think Keiron Cunningham should have played last night mainly due to the fact he hasnt had enough recovery time since his operation.

People should be grateful for what theyve got

=redHad to rename it! Carlos.

Spot on...

Exactly, I think fans of most clubs would be more than happy to be in the position we are in.

you're not wrong! We did have BOTH our regular and reserve 7 out ! Wakey arn't a bad side so its no shame losing to them.

I agree. I'm pi$$ed off with people getting on Potters back!

He showed he is good coach in France.

People may find this hard to beleive but potter has hell of a job on his hands trying to rebuild saints.

I don't think it helps when saints refuse to bring in new players.

Let's face it, if you had a kicker out on the pitch the game would have been reasonably comfortable for you. Poor Wellens had an absolute nightmare last night.

Can someone explain why there was such a big meal made of the hand off on Wellens last night??

Exactly pal! In the space of 12 months we face the possibilty of Sculthorpe, Long, Cunningham, Cayless and Gilmour the first 3 mentioned have been the core of the side which has dominated Super League since 1996/1997. We have been completely and utterly spoiled with the success we have had and now its the time were we need supporters to really get behind the team when they most need it. Its only fair to give something back as they have given us so much.

I believe Potter is doing a fine job under trying circumstances and he has my total support.

I think it may take him 2 seasons to build saints team.

The only problem is we seem to let players leave but don't bring players in.

It's pretty hard to build a good team with just youngsters.

i agree totally with this thread infact sometimes i cant be bothered to read some of the threads on here because some people are so stupid, mick potter is doing a fantastic job, wakefield was never going to be an easy win and to only loose by 2 points without any conversions was quite good in my opinion, am not down hearted one bit i would be if we had a full strength team out but with the injuries we had and the refs appauling display for both teams it was just one of those matchs i was quite happy to loose, tbh id rather loose a few more than go undefeated for so long like we did last year, was it 22 games or something then we got stung on the match that mattered

"To lose by only 2 points without any conversions" is quite bad not good in my opinion.

The point many people are making is that he should have had a half decent kicker in his 17, and the fact he didn't shows some dodgy judgement. Surely it was obvious that we would lose a tight game without someone who can put over reasonably easy conversions/penalties?

The critisism of St Potter relates to this match not his overall ability as a coach.
We should have won and would have done if he hadn't taken the risk of no kicker in the 17.

Goal kickign has been woefull for a couple of years now, its bound to catch us out at some point. Cant blame Wello, the club believe he is the best option with longy and eastmond out. The whole night wasnt wello's night though, the passes didnt come off, the kicks didnt come off, oh how we wish he would have been taken off

One of those nights "again" on we move, lets see if we can still be first place come the leeds game up at headingley. And pray for no more injuries, this business end of the season is turning into bad business.

I'm not into either needlessly criticising a coach or blindly following him, so I'll criticise when I think it's due and praise when I think it's due. I have two criticisms of Potter last night: he chose/allowed Wellens to kick in the first place, based upon one week of practising (as he said on the red button show). We had a very strong wind out last night and it was a pressurised game. One week is not preparation enough. Secondly, if what I'm told is right and Lomax can kick, instead of taking Cunningham off (who should never have played) and putting Lomax on so he could take the pressure off Wellens after he had missed a few, Potter instead said he thought Wellens would 'eventually get one over'. Oh, and a third criticism is that he didn't protect Wellens to the Sky boys but instead gave the impression of protecting his own back, not the first time he's come across like that either.

A loss is a loss, we'll pick ourselves up and move on.

Not the end of the world.

Saints are still the best team in the comp IMO. Every other team including Leeds would love to be where saints are.

I wish i was as calm as Potter yesterday.
He did seem downheartened on Extra Time yesterday

Give him time.

Isn't he always calm?
He shows even less emotion than DA did when he first came!

A majority of people who support St Helens are glory supporters. The minute your team goes down drastically then so will your attendance..

Damo, I know you talk cr@p most of the time but you really are taking the biscuit with that one.

Don't bite Gazz, he rarely goes to Leeds games himself

I’m a fully fledged southstand member. Other than that I’ve probably been to Knowsley Road more times than a majority of your fans put together who only seem to turn up at Wembley and Old Trafford.

1. Just because you have a ticket doesn't mean you attend


2. EVERY team has a large number of 'fans' who attend finals who wouldn't normally attend the weekly rounds of Superleague. These are generally family members and friends of regular supporters who, quite rightly, view such an event as the great family occasion that they are. A day out to Wembley in the sunshine or in alot of cases a weekend or overnight stay in London is a great way to enjoy both time with family and friends and a superb showpiece sporting event. Maybe if your team had given you more opportunity to experience this you'd understand

Its mainly pubs doing coaches to the events. That’s the only way you’ll get fans in their droves at saints games. If you get the landlords to organise it for them!

Damo, go away under your own steam before you get pushed.

My point exactly! A few injuries and a loss dosent change that fact!

This should be retitled the 'Saddened! thread'.