I looked into Martin Offiah's record - it's simply stunning. A Rugby League career which lasted well over a decade (14 years to be precise) and more tries than appearances! He then moved to Union when he himself would admit to being well beyond his best and still a stunning strike rate.
Best winger I ever saw play the game. I've seen a few, the likes of Eric Grothe, John Ferguson, Larry Corowa, Jason Robinson, Ryan Hall. Offiah was the greatest.
Rugby Union's loss. If the RFU hasn't been reluctant to put black players in the team Offiah would have been England's highest try scorer. As it was they plumped for the mediocre Chris Oti as the token nod to inclusivity and the rest is history.
Me too. I was 10. Went with my Dad's Wakefield Trinity supporting mate. Really wanted Cas to win. 4 times to wembley/Cardiff, still yet to see my team win lol.
The 2nd try of Offiah was better than his effort against Leeds IMO. He had no right to get anywhere near that ball, he wasnt even in the race when it bounced. Amazing speed and determination to get there.
I know players weren’t as “cuddly” in those days but from being there, and watching the videos from the time, it strikes me Offiah’s team mates weren’t as in love with him as he was with himself. Of course he was a great player but I don’t think he was a Wigan “great”.
I looked into Martin Offiah's record - it's simply stunning. A Rugby League career which lasted well over a decade (14 years to be precise) and more tries than appearances! He then moved to Union when he himself would admit to being well beyond his best and still a stunning strike rate.
Best winger I ever saw play the game. I've seen a few, the likes of Eric Grothe, John Ferguson, Larry Corowa, Jason Robinson, Ryan Hall. Offiah was the greatest.
Rugby Union's loss. If the RFU hasn't been reluctant to put black players in the team Offiah would have been England's highest try scorer. As it was they plumped for the mediocre Chris Oti as the token nod to inclusivity and the rest is history.
What a team that 80s/90s Wigan was.
THIS WIGAN TEAM WAS PROBABLY THE GREATEST TEAM EVER
First trip to Wembley, amazing experience!
i wish i was with you SEXY !! You're fucking HOT !!
Me too. I was 10. Went with my Dad's Wakefield Trinity supporting mate. Really wanted Cas to win. 4 times to wembley/Cardiff, still yet to see my team win lol.
i was in the pages of the final programe.look for the one with the bandage.
Perfection ❤❤❤
Eight in a row: quality!
Fantastic
Great commentary
The 2nd try of Offiah was better than his effort against Leeds IMO. He had no right to get anywhere near that ball, he wasnt even in the race when it bounced. Amazing speed and determination to get there.
@J G get help
Great game
I was at the game
Billy McGinty started a game?!? I thought his contract stipulated he had to be the "Super Sub"?(!)
the disappointment in French,s voice is more reward than the result for me (Stevo,s long lost brother) ... hahahaha
The shorts make me whince!
..... and me horney
I know players weren’t as “cuddly” in those days but from being there, and watching the videos from the time, it strikes me Offiah’s team mates weren’t as in love with him as he was with himself. Of course he was a great player but I don’t think he was a Wigan “great”.
jealousy is a cruel mistress mr d'oh!!! spot the bitter stain.
You will not hear more biased commentary than this. Terrible