GAME ON : St. Helens v Wakefield Trinity Wildcats - 20:00:00

GENERAL CHAT ABOUT THE GAME, BUILD UP, THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS AND AFTERMATH BELOW.

Its throwing it down in St Helens at the moment, so I expect Saintzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz tactics to be three drives and a kick. Saying that, it would be the same tactics under Cunningham if it was bone dry. They really are a bore to watch, ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Oh dear.

In all seriousness, without their first choice halves, Saints may struggle to create too much (I hope) but, Wakefield havent done too much damage to the scoreboard in their first 2 games either so, expect a close game 16 - 12 but, it could be in either direction and the weather isn't going to help.
Both sides will drive it up the middle and the game will probably be decided by the man in the middle.

It's not going to be a classic that's something i can guarantee. I was really surprised when i saw how many times Sky had chosen Saints to be on the box. They are as dull as wigan, but don't win as many Trophies.

Thats a great finish in these conditions

I'm watching a very grainy picture with the sound off whilst listening to Wigan/Leigh. Wakefield seem to have had the vast majority of the field position and look good value for their lead.

Theodore Fages has been very good for Saints with his passing and kicking game. Plus he has done more than his share of tackling.

Some really dubious calls from child have got saints back in this.

Saints are clueless in attack

sure has, been outstanding for saints lol

Not convinced it's just the conditions and lumpy pitch making this a slog. Saints iv seen twice so far and they look a little like leeds in that key players are over the hill.roby and wilkin have been great servants but they seem spent.decent pack but limited backs.poor viewing tonight after a masterclass last night.

I'm the same. Nothing to do with the conditions. They don't know who should be where, getting in each others way, just clueless. Wakey should be at least 3 scores up even in these conditions

Wonder what King James makes of this?Wakey certainly deserve the win worked very hard

Fully deserved that Trin, kept working hard. Can a Saints fan please enlighten us as to what KC's game plan is as I can't see any plan at all

If they lose at ours next week taxi for Cunningham

Is he gonna last till then?? Him and BM at Leeds won't be sleeping well at the moment

dont think mcmanus would sack him, we all hope he doesnt haha

Can't imagine Him sleeping well after lasts night game.

Anyway, it isn't Wakefield Trinity Wildcats anyway.

Who is going to take the reins is another Q the Saints board would need to ask.
They'll probably get until 7 games in and see how things are then before they decide but I can imagine there are some serious discussions going on and KC's ears will be red hot...lol

So that's why he wears those ridiculous headphones.

i reckon with matty smith being out, it will be the only thing saving cunninghams' bacon atm

I enjoyed that game, obviously because my team actually won, but the fact it could go either way until the last minute.

Whilst last night, although it was a joy to see some of Cas's try's, the contest (let's call it a contest) was decidedly awful.

I had to laugh at Eddie early on, when he was going on about the conditions / pitch, I'm of an age that I still enjoy watching a game in atrocious conditions.

Yes, I'm a luddite, but at least I've seen us beat the Aussies, coincidentally when we played winter rugby.

Oh, & the Miller try at the end, it may just be the persecuted sole in me but, I half expected Child just to wave play on, & give St's a seven tackle set.

No, it looked a fair Penalty try to me.

God knows what the Saints player was doing !!

Seems a bit pathetic to claim to be happy at your own teams victory only to slag off there effort and ability in the same breath - still a free country.

What I can't accept is this blatant attempt to rewrite history. I to remember these games in the winter season with driving rain and heavy pitches. What I remember is a game where it was five drives and a kick in the hope of a contested scrum - not a pass in sight. I remember it taking 10-20 minutes before the play changed halves! I remember constant knock on, not from passes but most often at the PTB. I don't ever remember movements as swift and as skilful as that which bought about MCB try. I remember players like John Glancy and he was pretty typical who never passed a ball in their entire career let alone in poor conditions. I certainly don't recall skill levels on show that matched those I saw yesterday in what was an average kind of game for the conditions.

All I can assume is that you've taking twenty seasons of such games and condensed them into a twenty minute highlight package because what you describe never existed. What beating the Aussies has to do with it god only knows.

You're not a luddite in this regard, what you are is a fantasist but luckily you'll find plenty of friends on here.