Quote ="Derek Smalls"I and many around me, [idid[/i think it was the wrong decision at the time. We hadn't had many minutes in their 20 yet got gifted a set of 6 with the chance of going clear in what was looking like being a close game. Why don't we back ourselves more? We've got the 4th best attack in the league. I don't suppose any of us envisaged them dropping out to our dead ball line though - what a kick!
My main gripe is that in the second half our heads seemed to go down far too easily. When only 5 and then 7 points behind (with plenty of time on the clock) and even when we had the ball, there were too many standing around, hands on hips, not even getting back onside. We needed our 'game changers' (they know who they are) to step up and I'm not convinced they did that. Carney however had another great game (20 carries for 197m!) - the most explosive player on the park.
Also, the ref bashing was a bit embarrassing. He gave us plenty of penalties and yet was getting some ridiculous levels of abuse. Note to (some) Salford fans: it isn't, by default, the ref's fault.
Having said all that, we have been beaten by Wigan by a total of 7 points over two fixtures, and in another year may have done the oh so elusive double. What did Sheens say at the start of the year, we may lose but we won't get beaten? Long may that continue...'"
To a certain degree I agree with you Jgr.But it was exasperating because I thought Wigan was their for the taking I just thought it was dumb football, also not finding touch with the penalty at a crucial time,I don't think we will get eight without the points back I think the bottom eight with Leeds Huddersfield and possibly Widnes will be harder than last season