Totally agree.

I go to the football aswell and know for a fact if Latics created a group like this it would get out of hand because it would attract a high percentage of nutters.

I'm 100% confident though that rugby league fans are different. If ever there was a minority that wanted it to go down a wrong path the majority would put them in line.

As far as I can see the group looks to be about creating as much colour, noise and passion at games as possible and all in a positive sense.

I think it's brilliant.

My secret's out!



(I'm reasonably happy to still be counted as middle-aged, though...)

If controlled correctly its a brilliant idea.

Hopefully Saints fans can sort something similar soon because it brings organisation which our support lacks. Too many 'singers' spread across the ground instead of grouping together. Hopefully this will change with our terraced end next year.

My only critisism of you guys is the threatening banners, why?
Skulls that have evidently been pinched from celtic's green brigade does not give off the right impression. They don't represent anything positive...

WOW! careful...

They'll have your head off for criticism like that.
It's somethIng I've wondered and discussed with others but I'd never make the point to the group for fear of the now quite standard backlash.

Flags on SouthStand gantry = brilliant
Other things = not so (IMO ofcourse)

Maybe your talking to the wrong people Kris as 90% of us agree with the above to some degree, see you at the Semi

So any news on the new Merchandise lads?

Here's something I've been working on for the last couple of days, I'd say it didn't take long but I'd be lying! Needs a little touching up but I'm quite pleased with it, stuck the a4 version on to give it a sense of scale. It looks a little wonky at the bottom but that's because it's not hanging up quite straight. Needs a couple of channels sewing into it for sticks. I'm thinking of doing a how-to so others can get making, flags and colour really improve the look of the support. Would anybody be interested?

Belting, top work. But, I am a little threatened/intimidated by the Lion.

That is fantastic

Out of interest, are the flags gonna be taken to HJ next week?
Is the SS more accommodating for them than the away end?

It'd be great if you pushed your luck and tried to find a place for 'WE ARE WIGAN'
That'd really peev a few off who aren't in the semi

Negotiations have been taking place all week.
I'll keep everyone updated during the week with what is going on but the latest is that both the Wigan club and the RFL are being very supportive in our efforts.



Yesterday I dropped off and/or reserved around 70/80 of the new "Brigantes Scarves" to the people that had pre-ordered via PM etc.
With regards to that I will need those that have ordered assistance in getting the remainder to you.
My plan is to have them all out there to those that have ordered them and paid for (There's the catch Ladies & Gentlemen!

) by the Semi-final so if your not one of those that live closeish to Wigan I hope to set a time/place up on Saturday at Warrington were everyone else can meet me to pick up up & Pay for theirs.

I will update shortly on how many remain but I reckon there'll be no more than 15 remaining not reserved after bagging up pre-orders!
All those that pre-ordered through Big Mikes coaches please notes that he has yours for passing on Saturday but they will need paying for that day.
Anyone else wanting them will to get in touch by PM to reserve theirs and make arrangements for paying & Picking them up. If your unsure if you've pre-ordered or want to double check then PM me and I'll let you know the score.

Right then, the embarrasing bit!
I haven't got a SCOOBY on how to put a pic of them on the website so I'm going to send them to one of our unofficial members so he can do it!



I think it's fair to say that all those that have seen them have been Very impressed with the quality of them and I think it's worked out really well.
If I do get everyones cash in by Next Saturday the plan is that we have the supplier on stand-by Monday a.m to make a hundred more.

Shortly I'll put a list up of all those that have theirs reserved and a number of how many are left but Hurry, it's the Must Have Accessory for the Semi Final!

Dave that is brilliant mate. Best yet 10/10. I think the 'How to' guide would be really useful for anyone who wants a stab at making their own. I didn't know about that picslice website for example and had been doing mine freehand. It'll be great to have 15 or 20 two stick flags with the rest of the hand held stuff and the scarves as well. What a sight! The dragon army at St George do something similar.

Nice one Jukes. Great work. I've seen the picture and they are class.

I love the flags! They're brilliant.

that is awsome mate. well done.

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Once again the Wigan fans have come up trumps!



100 Sold out in 24 hours!!!!



I've PM'd all those that have been lucky enough to get one and would appreciate if they could contact me to arrange a time etc to meet up and drop off.
Quicker we get these out and the cash in the quicker we can place our next order.

With regards to anyone else who wants one then feel free to PM me and I'll start a waiting list for the next batch!

You've only had them a day.

I'll email the scarf man and tell him to expect another order.

I'll do the how-to guide now, hopefully somebody will find it useful! Cheers for the comments on the flag guys, just takes a lot of patience and time.

After long conversations with Jukesays and JimmyBirts im now very, very excited about the future, the sky is well and truly the limit for our support now, its progressed so much since our very first meeting 18 months ago and things are looking to progress very fast in every area. The vocal support is the best we have ever had it, the flags are brilliant and now the scarves are flying out and new flags being designed as we speak and more in the pipeline. A Jim Sullivan flag is being ordered and an Eric Ashton one currently being designed.

Fantastic to hear!

Your next assignment is the Sam flag Dave, im going to set a task every week.

Haha well, I'm happy to have a go, may need a few pennies for a projector if that could be arranged? It could be shared around to make the two stick flags?

Its maybe something that could be discussed a projector, it would save a lot of money.