“Worst Wigan side I’ve seen in some time”, THAT “bizarre combover” & Saints fans disappointed it wasn’t more! – how social media reacted to Saints’ victory over Wigan
Alex Walmsley (8) of St Helens is tackled by Kai Pearce-Paul (27) of Wigan Warriors and Thomas Leuluai (7) of Wigan Warriors
Last night’s game between St Helens and Wigan attracted a lot of social media attention, especially as it was the only fixture being broadcast. But, how did social media react?
One Twitter user commented on Sky Sports guest Sean Long’s appearance.
Sean Long seems to have cultivated a bizarre combover.
— Sid (@Sidneykidney4) July 4, 2021
One Saints fan was disappointed that his side hadn’t beaten Wigan by more!
Disappointed to only beat them by 18 but a wins a win! #COYS https://t.co/Qm1cn6ih42
— Danny Bacon (@dannybacon91) July 4, 2021
Another fan, however, said that Saints played the conditions well.
The lads played them conditions really well tonight and kept their heads when it mattered. Superb derby win! #COYS https://t.co/9PWQ3WeK5r
— Ste G (@SPGPrescot) July 4, 2021
A neutral journalist brought a bit of humour to the occasion after a two few weeks in rugby league.
Wigan could have decided they couldn’t be arsed tonight and only been six points worse off. https://t.co/K5jZnzluig
— Paul Bennett (@PaulBennettRL) July 4, 2021
One Saints fan praised Mark Percival on his comeback.
Not a classic but always nice to beat Wigan. Great to see Percival play a full game. He makes a massive difference to our attack. https://t.co/i00QKjVkNb
— Mike Roberts (@MikeR292) July 4, 2021
One neutral fan didn’t hold back about the Wigan side.
Weather saved you. You'd have been battered otherwise, worst Wigan side I've seen in some time.
— Sefo__ 🏴 (@MUFC_Saints) July 4, 2021
One Saints fan expressed his cheeky side.
Cheers for the friendly after we haven’t played for a couple of weeks lads👍
— Cal☘️ (@calfletch98) July 4, 2021
Another Wigan fan was seriously unhappy with the defeat and aimed his ire at Adrian Lam.
When will you be announcing the parting of Lam?
— Steven Naylor (@stey1988) July 4, 2021
One Wigan bemoaned the quality of the game as a whole.
The game itself as a spectacle was diabolical. The conditions were atrocious yes but the rugby was grim.
— J Kennedy (@AvengeTheTeapot) July 4, 2021
A Wigan fan did, however, praise his side for their second-half performance.
Brave 2nd half disapline needs to improve big game next week
— david taylor (@IcemanDavid2k10) July 4, 2021