Don't know about Whitehaven away match in particular but in general Cougar players Always appreciate and acknowledge good support from the fans. When the final hooter goes, the players are physically and emotionally drained. Possibly in pain from injuries and knocks. Then they need to gather themselves together and first of all take a bit of time to respect the opposition - every player shakes hands with every opposition player, maybe has a word or two with some. Then they will gather together as a group and acknowledge the fans as one. It all takes time after the hooter. Great if the fans can remain in place for a few minutes and also respond as one back to the players. Success needs a season long effort with players and fans together as one.

Don't you think "lying" is a bit of a confrontational word?

Looks like, after all these years, you still have a bit to learn about "winning friends and influencing people"

If speaking the truth upsets people. I can live with thaticon_wink.gif

You aren't speaking the truth though, are you.

Someone who says one thing when they know another to be true is lying.

Someone who says one thing believing it to be true is mistaken.

You really are a twonk sometimes.

Anyway.... Let's put all this behind us and EVERYBODY pull together. Directors, players, fans let's get up for a win at Sheffield.

Gutted by the defeat, good comeback shame we lost possession when 3 Batley players were 5 metres off side at the tap... Not even sure how the ball came out and it happened right in front of me, either squeezed out or a clever hand in the tackle.... Let's move on! Bring on Sheffield. Let's build on the good stuff and cut out anything that isn't going to help us move back up the table!
C'mon Cougars!

Maybe those who belive something should get there facts right.
The players did come over to thank the fans. Lots of other fans and me saw them do it.
It really isnt hard to understand.

Well for those of us who were there and saw it know the full facts.

The person who told me isn't given to flights of fancy and is a firm and loyal supporter both home and away. It's obvious to me that the players delayed their approach to the fans during which time many had left the ground.

It really isn't hard to understand.


Good, I'm glad to hear that, players should always thank the fans, no matter what. It's just a shame that some had already left and missed it.

It really isn't hard to understand.


Please, spare me the "aren't I a good fan for travelling to Whitehaven" routine. I attend most home games and 70% of away games. I was on holiday in Alaska and forgive me if I wasn't about to swap walking amongst glaciers and boating amongst humpback whales for the joys of Whitehaven.

It really isn't hard to understand.

Your petty posts make you look a bigger twonk than I thought you were - and that is very easy to understand

When the final hooter went the players did the necessary hand shaking with the jam eaters then gathered together in a circle, presumably to discuss there and then why the match had gone away from them
once the team talk was done they made their way to the side of the field where the cougar fans were and applauded them.
I was ready for home so was already on my way out, I see no reason however why fans who wanted to be applauded couldn't be a little more patient whilst this team talk was ongoing.
I can see both sides of this, maybe an open mind is what's required rather than instant criticism

A reasonable post Harry

People moaning about players not thanking the fans is going to cause problems.
Fans will think the players dont care.
We really dont need that sort of negative comments. Espeacially when its not true.

My reason for posting had nothing to do with anyone being a better supporter. For a start i dont even know you.
I was stating that i was there and saw first hand that the players did come over to the fans.

Time to move on from Whitehaven I think. They can't even make fish and chips right so thats me out.

Last point on Haven then, a director also thought it was a seven tackle try when I was chatting to him last night. What a joke.

Right Sheffield next, who's in?

I might aswell finish this as it was my original
post.In my original post I stated aknowledgent
not clapping.In my opinion fans waited a considerable
time behind the posts where they were stood
For the second half,not at side of pitch.personally
we had walked to the halfway line and then up
the terracing where we could not see the pitch.
It looked liked some players wanted to come
over but for some reason did not.Its not at all
about wanting to be clapped by the players,it's.
a two way thing.to lift the players in defeat and
for us as fans to be lifted for next game.Dont
take kindly to be accused of lying,we are genuine
supporters of this club with some passion who have
willingly put their money where their mouth is
We feel saddend we feel like this but probably
still have more passion and dedication to our club
than most.

I don't have a problem with that but I do have a problem with you calling the source of my information a liar. It's confrontational, ignorant and downright rude, especially when you could have used the word "mistaken". You can use any excuse you want, but it still won't change that fact.


Absolute rubbish. This is a forum, not an appreciation society. It has served the useful purpose of eliminating a misconception.

Maybe if the person telling you, had said we didnt see the players. Instead of saying they didnt, none of this would have happened.
That is what i have objected to.

I stand by my statement, anyone saying the players didnt thank the fans is lying.

I will agree with anyone who says i didnt see the players thank the fans.

Would you like to translate that into English

I could but someone might think i am rude

You've already demonstrated that, now you can add "unable to communicate"

With regards to the Haven game. The fans waited a very long time for the players to eventually sort of acknowledge us. That was after some fans had shouted at the players to say thanks. Originally Buster was heading over our way and Tiger called him back. The team proceeded to warm down then talk about the game. By this time it felt to me that they didn't care that we had driven nearly 3 hours on a Tuesday night to see them. I agree with guess who that they did clap at the end however it was far too long after the game and felt to me as if they didn't care and I only feel they eventually acknowledged us because fans were booing them and letting them know their feelings. Some Cougar fans will have missed the team acknowledging us and with a 3 hour drive home I wouldn't want to be waiting any longer than I had too. Me personally I felt very let down by them and I know others do too. I know people who have stooped Squad Builder payments due to this. I really hope Marchy had a word with them about it

Stopped paying in to squad builder because of this? Really?

That's pathetic and sounds like an excuse rather than a reason tbh, there has to be other contributing factors that have not been mentioned

I agree if stopped paying into squad builder because of this that is poor.
Yes players did acknowledge the fans after there chat between themselves about the game.
Now move on

Stopped paying into squad builder. This has to be a wind up.

To be honest Harry, it's their choice how they spend their money.

They should be complemented for how much and for how long they have made donations and not be called pathetic just because they chose to stop, for whatever reason. In fact, the club should be contacting them to find out why they have stopped.

If all fans donated like they have, we wouldn't be in ninth place.

I see your point Dreamer and yes people can choose how they want to spend their hard earned cash

What I'm saying is that if this was the only reason for deciding not to contribute then it's a very poor and unfounded reason.
I would even go as far as to say that if this was the final nail in the coffin as it were then it is still poor.

However, I would be interested to know what led such a small misunderstanding to tip these people over the edge and if the club have had the opportunity to comment/resolve any issues prior to their withdrawal from squad builder