Simon and FearTheVee, it was only really the first paragraph that was aimed at Somerset, the rest was more for general consumption, I apologise if it all got a bit vitriolic but I just thought it needed saying as I get the impression some people are confusing the issue and others may think those involved with the flags are part of a clique.

I don't personally have a problem with what the brigantes do, if they want to try to add colour and noise to help the atmosphere at wigan then good on them. Doesn't mean i necessarily agree with some of their methods but that's not really any of my business.

The Ancient and Loyal flag should be all white, to recognise how they got their name in the first place.

I have nothing against flags, I made one myself for the CCF against widnes in 1976.

what happened to the flag with beatles lyrics on, will it be made.

Way off the mark. The majority of the Brigantes support is youth (ages range from around 16-40 odd I imagine) however I can't really think of any 'geeky youths' who take part. And after all, if a 'geeky youth' wants to get involved and generate atmosphere is there any reason why they shouldn't be allowed?

And the name of the group refers to a Roman tribe who once occupied the town. At least the Brigantes are trying to do something to generate an atmosphere instead of those who sit around behind a computer criticizing others.

This one?

I like that one.

Do you think my signature would pass as a flag to commemorate our 5 grand final losses.

That's fantastic. The only criticism I would have would be the font. From the other end/side of the stadium it would be very difficult to read.

Well that's just ruined a great song for me.

You can either look at it now, or wait until its inevitable appearance on the wigan board in a few minutes

Should be... IT'S IN THE BLOOD

As I understand, it is being corrected accordingly.

Great flag though!

Incorrect. Brigantes were a Celtic tribe in pre-Roman Britain. Try and be factually accurate at the very least.

I always thought the Brigante tribe covered Yorkshire too Quote The Brigantes were a Celtic tribe who in pre-Roman times controlled the largest section of what would become Northern England, and a significant part of the Midlands. Their kingdom is sometimes called Brigantia, and it was centred in what was later known as Yorkshire. Ptolemy lists the Brigantes also as a tribe in Ireland, where they could be found around Wexford, Kilkenny and Waterford[1 while another probably Celtic tribe named Brigantii is mentioned by Strabo as a sub-tribe of the Vindelici in the region of the Alps'" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigantes

I always thought the Brigante tribe covered Yorkshire too Quote The Brigantes were a Celtic tribe who in pre-Roman times controlled the largest section of what would become Northern England, and a significant part of the Midlands. Their kingdom is sometimes called Brigantia, and it was centred in what was later known as Yorkshire. Ptolemy lists the Brigantes also as a tribe in Ireland, where they could be found around Wexford, Kilkenny and Waterford[1 while another probably Celtic tribe named Brigantii is mentioned by Strabo as a sub-tribe of the Vindelici in the region of the Alps'" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigantes