Or maybe Clarke remembers what happened at Wigan a couple of years ago when he got pushed over by a gang of Warrington "fans" before the game.

Or was that just a bit of banter?

Straying away from the point i see

Did you see it?

No wonder he was looking for a fight.

If clarke had picked on someone in the south stand, he would come out of that fight in a right mess.

Some of the people in that stand look rough, and there probably not, there just out to scare people and to make sure that drunken youths dont choose to pick a fight with them. Growing up in Warringon has made me realise who to avoid and who to start a chat with, and i'm not saying that Warrington's a rough town, Because it's not in reality, although there are some people who can be rough, maybe after drink, maybe with no drink. But Phil Clarke would without a doubt would up in the borough after a tussle with a south stander.

If you want to get in an arguements over fan behaivour then I'd be more than happy. Wigan fans are no angels.

Bit childish on clarke to shout back should just be the bigger man, although i don't see why people had to say some of the things they said to make him shout back

Not at all....Just pointing out that those who think goading people, whilst stood in the relative safety of their gang of friends, is a good thing and just a bit of banter, are not the brightest of folk, and are, in the main, actually stupid.

Your post actually confirmed this ...

Also, those who believe such banter is funny really need to get a grip....'You fat ginger b******' at Mr Graham isn't actually award winning stuff is it????...

Also, adding to Sally's earlier point, didn't Des Drummomd once leap into the crowd and assault a Widnes fan, and was actually applauded by Wire fans for doing so????....

Stop crying. You should try going to a Liverpool V United derby then you'll see what goading and bad behaivour is. A few "who are you?" chants, stop overreacting.

Don't worry, I don't limit this to just the minority of idiots who inhabit the HJ....It goes on in most football & rugby league grounds, and in both sport's cases, just serves to highlight the low level of intelligence and manners that a minority of followers of these 2 sports seem to have.

I would bet my mortgage that Clarke, or any other former RL professional, would sort out any local 'hardman' in about five seconds.

You are aware that Phil Clarke used to play Rugby in both England and Australlia.

I would take Clarke over any of the Wire fans, anyway, didn't Lowes do something similar when he was coach of Wire? Offering his own fans on?

Am not bothered if some Wire fans did shout rude and naughty words to Mr Clarke,it happens at most games to other players.The difference is they rise above it,Clarke should have just kept walking maybe give a little smile and wave.Am not saying is right to shout abuse at people is just part and parcel of most sports.

Graham got abuse last night and he took it and didn't react. Clarke didn't.

Have look at any posts I have made regarding fans bad behaviour. I never condone it no matter which club is concerned.

I have done my bit to help get rid of a few idiot Wigan fans. Now if we all did this at our relative clubs then the game as a whole would be much better for it.

Yes i'm aware that he used to play for wigan and britain and sydney, He's getting oldish now, I'd take a wire over him.

not that old he retired early due to a broken neck

go for the neck then : )

i would take most wire fans over that ageing, jumped up moron

That kind of behaviour does not constitute banter and you know it. It's pathetic individuals acting like morons.

In a way, what happened yesterday can be classed as banter and part maybe couldn't. Either way whatever was said, Clarke should have just ignored it, took whatever he got in good grace, give a smile and walk off. But no, you saw him chunnering, pointing into the crowd etc.

He's not a popular person at the moment. He gets paid to have opinions and sometimes people will not agree with those opinions.

Clarke should have just laughed the way Ganson did who received a few boo's from the South stand when he walked past....
I know people can go on about a few idiot fans but the way Clarke reacted was a little childish IMO...

I despair of this country I really do.



Since when has it been 'banter' to personally abuse someone? And then, having done so, you get all high and mighty about getting a reaction - the very thing that you were after in the first place? Banter is supposed to be good-humoured not abusive.

When was "Who are 'ya" abusive?

Yes, yes im sure that is all that was said.

What was actually said? from where i was standing all i could hear was booing and not a great deal of booing to be honest...
And before i get jumped on i am not condoning anything..Just think Phil Clarke would have been better served to ignore it...