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We were always in with a chance
10:37am Monday 18th February 2008
Comments (60)WHEN Kevin Penny touched down his first try of the season to put Wolves within four points of Saints with three minutes to go on Friday he was confident of winning the game.
He said: "There was never a stage where I thought the game was gone.
"We were always in with a chance but you can't give penalties away like we did in that game."
Penny, favourite at the start of the season to finish top of Super League's try-scoring charts by the end of the campaign, has not failed to score in any game he has started for Wolves at Knowsley Road.
"I wouldn't mind going to Saints and not scoring but winning though," he said.
It has been 14 years since Wolves have won at Knowlsey Road and he added: "It's something that we've got to turn around and turn around fast."
Unless Saints draw Wolves at home in the Challenge Cup, the next opportunity to break the hoodoo will be on August 8 when the sides meet at Knowsley Road for a second time.
But attention has now turned to the team's first trek over the Pennines this season.
Wolves face a Hull KR side that pushed champions Leeds Rhinos to the wire in their first game of the season before defeating St Helens at home and Catalans Dragons away.
The Robins' start to the season clearly indicates Wolves will not have the kind of 60-20 romp they enjoyed at Craven Park last July.
"Absolutely not," said Penny.
"There is not one easy game in Super League.
"Every club has recruited well, anyone can beat anyone.
"But that means the game will be there for the taking on Sunday.
"We're going to take the positives out of Friday's defeat at Saints and take them into the clash with Hull KR and hopefully build on that."
* There will be more from our interview with Kevin Penny in Thursday's Warrington Guardian.
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Dave, warrington says...
11:11am Mon 18 Feb 08
Dave, warrington says...
11:11am Mon 18 Feb 08
Dave, warrington says...
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Dave, warrington says...
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pete burton, padgate says...
12:36pm Mon 18 Feb 08
pete burton, padgate says...
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pete burton, padgate says...
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pete burton, padgate says...
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pete burton, padgate says...
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Dave, warrington says...
3:02pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Dave, warrington says...
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Dave, warrington says...
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Dave, warrington says...
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Dave Maskall, Azerbaijan says...
3:49pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Some good points but the comment about teams playing badly is way off the mark.
Do you seriously think that teams will play badly because there is no relegation?
Any person, club, organisation or whatever be it in sport or business plays the game to WIN, otherwise why bother.
The reason for no relegation this year is that super league franchises are up for grabs next season and if any club does not meet or exceed the franchise criteria they will be out on their ear regardless of where they finish in the table. Clubs who do not reach the minimum criteria off the pitch, note off the pitch, have everything to lose. This means they have to operate as a viable business entity with correct business development plans in place, suitable and safe stadia, local development systems in operation and community programmes established.
This has taken a long time to come but in my opinion this takes RL to the next level. Still behind our friends in Oz but this is a positive step in the right direction.
If you want RL in the days gone by then remember muddy pitches with momentum tries scored from 10 yards out, cold pies with lumpy gravy, pouring rain with no shelter, prop forwards with beer guts bigger than the Michelin Man, steam rising from the scrum not forgetting leather rugby balls weighing 20 ponds after 10 minutes play.
I know what I prefer!
Dave Maskall, Azerbaijan says...
3:49pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Some good points but the comment about teams playing badly is way off the mark.
Do you seriously think that teams will play badly because there is no relegation?
Any person, club, organisation or whatever be it in sport or business plays the game to WIN, otherwise why bother.
The reason for no relegation this year is that super league franchises are up for grabs next season and if any club does not meet or exceed the franchise criteria they will be out on their ear regardless of where they finish in the table. Clubs who do not reach the minimum criteria off the pitch, note off the pitch, have everything to lose. This means they have to operate as a viable business entity with correct business development plans in place, suitable and safe stadia, local development systems in operation and community programmes established.
This has taken a long time to come but in my opinion this takes RL to the next level. Still behind our friends in Oz but this is a positive step in the right direction.
If you want RL in the days gone by then remember muddy pitches with momentum tries scored from 10 yards out, cold pies with lumpy gravy, pouring rain with no shelter, prop forwards with beer guts bigger than the Michelin Man, steam rising from the scrum not forgetting leather rugby balls weighing 20 ponds after 10 minutes play.
I know what I prefer!
Dave Maskall, Azerbaijan says...
3:49pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Some good points but the comment about teams playing badly is way off the mark.
Do you seriously think that teams will play badly because there is no relegation?
Any person, club, organisation or whatever be it in sport or business plays the game to WIN, otherwise why bother.
The reason for no relegation this year is that super league franchises are up for grabs next season and if any club does not meet or exceed the franchise criteria they will be out on their ear regardless of where they finish in the table. Clubs who do not reach the minimum criteria off the pitch, note off the pitch, have everything to lose. This means they have to operate as a viable business entity with correct business development plans in place, suitable and safe stadia, local development systems in operation and community programmes established.
This has taken a long time to come but in my opinion this takes RL to the next level. Still behind our friends in Oz but this is a positive step in the right direction.
If you want RL in the days gone by then remember muddy pitches with momentum tries scored from 10 yards out, cold pies with lumpy gravy, pouring rain with no shelter, prop forwards with beer guts bigger than the Michelin Man, steam rising from the scrum not forgetting leather rugby balls weighing 20 ponds after 10 minutes play.
I know what I prefer!
Dave Maskall, Azerbaijan says...
3:49pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Some good points but the comment about teams playing badly is way off the mark.
Do you seriously think that teams will play badly because there is no relegation?
Any person, club, organisation or whatever be it in sport or business plays the game to WIN, otherwise why bother.
The reason for no relegation this year is that super league franchises are up for grabs next season and if any club does not meet or exceed the franchise criteria they will be out on their ear regardless of where they finish in the table. Clubs who do not reach the minimum criteria off the pitch, note off the pitch, have everything to lose. This means they have to operate as a viable business entity with correct business development plans in place, suitable and safe stadia, local development systems in operation and community programmes established.
This has taken a long time to come but in my opinion this takes RL to the next level. Still behind our friends in Oz but this is a positive step in the right direction.
If you want RL in the days gone by then remember muddy pitches with momentum tries scored from 10 yards out, cold pies with lumpy gravy, pouring rain with no shelter, prop forwards with beer guts bigger than the Michelin Man, steam rising from the scrum not forgetting leather rugby balls weighing 20 ponds after 10 minutes play.
I know what I prefer!
Dave Maskall, Azerbaijan says...
3:49pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Some good points but the comment about teams playing badly is way off the mark.
Do you seriously think that teams will play badly because there is no relegation?
Any person, club, organisation or whatever be it in sport or business plays the game to WIN, otherwise why bother.
The reason for no relegation this year is that super league franchises are up for grabs next season and if any club does not meet or exceed the franchise criteria they will be out on their ear regardless of where they finish in the table. Clubs who do not reach the minimum criteria off the pitch, note off the pitch, have everything to lose. This means they have to operate as a viable business entity with correct business development plans in place, suitable and safe stadia, local development systems in operation and community programmes established.
This has taken a long time to come but in my opinion this takes RL to the next level. Still behind our friends in Oz but this is a positive step in the right direction.
If you want RL in the days gone by then remember muddy pitches with momentum tries scored from 10 yards out, cold pies with lumpy gravy, pouring rain with no shelter, prop forwards with beer guts bigger than the Michelin Man, steam rising from the scrum not forgetting leather rugby balls weighing 20 ponds after 10 minutes play.
I know what I prefer!
momentum rule, Sankey says...
4:42pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
4:42pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
4:42pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
4:42pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
4:42pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP, warrington says...
6:10pm Mon 18 Feb 08
One of the points available is for finishing in the top eight over the last three years, another is playing squad strength.
There is no better way of demonstating playing strength than finishing as high up as possible and the oposite is true in reverse.
Having looked at the system it looks like Warrington will score very well and will be in the top two or three applications, so it's no worries for the wire getting in.
HP, warrington says...
6:10pm Mon 18 Feb 08
One of the points available is for finishing in the top eight over the last three years, another is playing squad strength.
There is no better way of demonstating playing strength than finishing as high up as possible and the oposite is true in reverse.
Having looked at the system it looks like Warrington will score very well and will be in the top two or three applications, so it's no worries for the wire getting in.
HP, warrington says...
6:10pm Mon 18 Feb 08
One of the points available is for finishing in the top eight over the last three years, another is playing squad strength.
There is no better way of demonstating playing strength than finishing as high up as possible and the oposite is true in reverse.
Having looked at the system it looks like Warrington will score very well and will be in the top two or three applications, so it's no worries for the wire getting in.
HP, warrington says...
6:10pm Mon 18 Feb 08
One of the points available is for finishing in the top eight over the last three years, another is playing squad strength.
There is no better way of demonstating playing strength than finishing as high up as possible and the oposite is true in reverse.
Having looked at the system it looks like Warrington will score very well and will be in the top two or three applications, so it's no worries for the wire getting in.
HP, warrington says...
6:10pm Mon 18 Feb 08
One of the points available is for finishing in the top eight over the last three years, another is playing squad strength.
There is no better way of demonstating playing strength than finishing as high up as possible and the oposite is true in reverse.
Having looked at the system it looks like Warrington will score very well and will be in the top two or three applications, so it's no worries for the wire getting in.
HP, warrington says...
6:18pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP, warrington says...
6:18pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP, warrington says...
6:18pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP, warrington says...
6:18pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP, warrington says...
6:18pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
6:27pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP wrote:Hers hoping that it does work. nothing would cheer me up more than watching a side of homegrown talent playing for the badge and not from the wallett.
Just a point for those who like relegation. Under the new system from 2009 all clubs with a licence will have a three year period without relegation. That period will enable clubs to bring young players through without fear of going down. Currently the lower sides sign experienced players at the end of their careers just to stay up and the youngsters don't get a look in, this stiffles the talent coming through. Also year by year teams will be required to have more and more home produced talent in their squads. It works in Australia, just look at the depth of talent they have. Bring it on I say.
momentum rule, Sankey says...
6:27pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP wrote:Hers hoping that it does work. nothing would cheer me up more than watching a side of homegrown talent playing for the badge and not from the wallett.
Just a point for those who like relegation. Under the new system from 2009 all clubs with a licence will have a three year period without relegation. That period will enable clubs to bring young players through without fear of going down. Currently the lower sides sign experienced players at the end of their careers just to stay up and the youngsters don't get a look in, this stiffles the talent coming through. Also year by year teams will be required to have more and more home produced talent in their squads. It works in Australia, just look at the depth of talent they have. Bring it on I say.
momentum rule, Sankey says...
6:27pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP wrote:Hers hoping that it does work. nothing would cheer me up more than watching a side of homegrown talent playing for the badge and not from the wallett.
Just a point for those who like relegation. Under the new system from 2009 all clubs with a licence will have a three year period without relegation. That period will enable clubs to bring young players through without fear of going down. Currently the lower sides sign experienced players at the end of their careers just to stay up and the youngsters don't get a look in, this stiffles the talent coming through. Also year by year teams will be required to have more and more home produced talent in their squads. It works in Australia, just look at the depth of talent they have. Bring it on I say.
momentum rule, Sankey says...
6:27pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP wrote:Hers hoping that it does work. nothing would cheer me up more than watching a side of homegrown talent playing for the badge and not from the wallett.
Just a point for those who like relegation. Under the new system from 2009 all clubs with a licence will have a three year period without relegation. That period will enable clubs to bring young players through without fear of going down. Currently the lower sides sign experienced players at the end of their careers just to stay up and the youngsters don't get a look in, this stiffles the talent coming through. Also year by year teams will be required to have more and more home produced talent in their squads. It works in Australia, just look at the depth of talent they have. Bring it on I say.
momentum rule, Sankey says...
6:27pm Mon 18 Feb 08
HP wrote:Hers hoping that it does work. nothing would cheer me up more than watching a side of homegrown talent playing for the badge and not from the wallett.
Just a point for those who like relegation. Under the new system from 2009 all clubs with a licence will have a three year period without relegation. That period will enable clubs to bring young players through without fear of going down. Currently the lower sides sign experienced players at the end of their careers just to stay up and the youngsters don't get a look in, this stiffles the talent coming through. Also year by year teams will be required to have more and more home produced talent in their squads. It works in Australia, just look at the depth of talent they have. Bring it on I say.
tizerbeast, warrington says...
10:45pm Mon 18 Feb 08
2, coming to the end of their careers
3, wont get the boot if they play poor
as easy as that !
bring in the British youngsters and make our British game british again with local lads playing for their local teams like Cullen did
cant say cull never tried for his team can u?
a good player too !
tizerbeast, warrington says...
10:45pm Mon 18 Feb 08
2, coming to the end of their careers
3, wont get the boot if they play poor
as easy as that !
bring in the British youngsters and make our British game british again with local lads playing for their local teams like Cullen did
cant say cull never tried for his team can u?
a good player too !
tizerbeast, warrington says...
10:45pm Mon 18 Feb 08
2, coming to the end of their careers
3, wont get the boot if they play poor
as easy as that !
bring in the British youngsters and make our British game british again with local lads playing for their local teams like Cullen did
cant say cull never tried for his team can u?
a good player too !
tizerbeast, warrington says...
10:45pm Mon 18 Feb 08
2, coming to the end of their careers
3, wont get the boot if they play poor
as easy as that !
bring in the British youngsters and make our British game british again with local lads playing for their local teams like Cullen did
cant say cull never tried for his team can u?
a good player too !
tizerbeast, warrington says...
10:45pm Mon 18 Feb 08
2, coming to the end of their careers
3, wont get the boot if they play poor
as easy as that !
bring in the British youngsters and make our British game british again with local lads playing for their local teams like Cullen did
cant say cull never tried for his team can u?
a good player too !
pete burton, padgate says...
11:26pm Mon 18 Feb 08
pete burton, padgate says...
11:26pm Mon 18 Feb 08
pete burton, padgate says...
11:26pm Mon 18 Feb 08
pete burton, padgate says...
11:26pm Mon 18 Feb 08
pete burton, padgate says...
11:26pm Mon 18 Feb 08
momentum rule, Sankey says...
12:08am Tue 19 Feb 08
pete burton wrote:pete read my post and others on the section about his op . we all wish him well
why have none of you gone on the page about bridgey and wished the lad well the guy as been hurt playing is hart out 4 the wire if u are all wire fans show sum respect lads
momentum rule, Sankey says...
12:08am Tue 19 Feb 08
pete burton wrote:pete read my post and others on the section about his op . we all wish him well
why have none of you gone on the page about bridgey and wished the lad well the guy as been hurt playing is hart out 4 the wire if u are all wire fans show sum respect lads
momentum rule, Sankey says...
12:08am Tue 19 Feb 08
pete burton wrote:pete read my post and others on the section about his op . we all wish him well
why have none of you gone on the page about bridgey and wished the lad well the guy as been hurt playing is hart out 4 the wire if u are all wire fans show sum respect lads
momentum rule, Sankey says...
12:08am Tue 19 Feb 08
pete burton wrote:pete read my post and others on the section about his op . we all wish him well
why have none of you gone on the page about bridgey and wished the lad well the guy as been hurt playing is hart out 4 the wire if u are all wire fans show sum respect lads
momentum rule, Sankey says...
12:08am Tue 19 Feb 08
pete burton wrote:pete read my post and others on the section about his op . we all wish him well
why have none of you gone on the page about bridgey and wished the lad well the guy as been hurt playing is hart out 4 the wire if u are all wire fans show sum respect lads
HP, warrington says...
6:57am Tue 19 Feb 08
On the plus side he made a full recovery and he was in his late 30s at the time.
I think with Bridgeys age, fitness and improved surgery he will make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck mate.
HP, warrington says...
6:57am Tue 19 Feb 08
On the plus side he made a full recovery and he was in his late 30s at the time.
I think with Bridgeys age, fitness and improved surgery he will make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck mate.
HP, warrington says...
6:57am Tue 19 Feb 08
On the plus side he made a full recovery and he was in his late 30s at the time.
I think with Bridgeys age, fitness and improved surgery he will make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck mate.
HP, warrington says...
6:57am Tue 19 Feb 08
On the plus side he made a full recovery and he was in his late 30s at the time.
I think with Bridgeys age, fitness and improved surgery he will make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck mate.
HP, warrington says...
6:57am Tue 19 Feb 08
On the plus side he made a full recovery and he was in his late 30s at the time.
I think with Bridgeys age, fitness and improved surgery he will make a full recovery as quickly as possible. Good luck mate.
Kevin Penny
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Dave, warrington says...
11:11am Mon 18 Feb 08