We don't retain the Challenge Cup, finish somewhere between 3rd and 5th in the league, win a playoff game but don't make the Grand Final?



Will it be seen as an anti-climax after the two Wembley triumphs of the past two years or will we see it as a positive step that we at least won a playoff game.



What about if we finished 3rd-5th in the league and lost our first playoff game?

We would view it as a disappointment......which I think is a testament for how far we have come from the days of "OMG, we might just make the play-offs this year"

We know only a maximum of 2 teams can finish with a cup and only 2 teams can finish 1st and 2nd.



If we not one of them then so be it BUT what we do want is to be in with a shout.

If the team comes close and fails but put the effort in over the season i can't see people being too disappointed (they shouldn't be anyway).

We have seen some right poo over the years at Wire in every aspect, lets not forget that.



I expect at least a Semi final in the CC

and at least 5th in the league anything more will be a bonus.

Mixed feelings. Good too see an improvement in the league and play offs, but depending on who we lose to and how in the cup then disappointment.







Failure.

It all depends. Does your scenario include a guaranteed league double (and maybe even an additional early-round cup victory) over the mighty Saints? If so, then yes, it'd be a great season and we could all throw a massive street party because it'd be like winning a trophy all on its own.



Wouldn't it? Have I got that right?

Alternatively, how would it feel, if we won he lot!!!!!(it CAN be done)

Let's not be so negative. We've just won our first game of the season, and It's back to doom and gloom posts

With regards to the Challenge Cup i would be perfectly happy to see us get knocked out in the 1st match we play. With so many teams so closely matched in superleague, the chance to have 4 weekends off, in particular at the beginning and end of August , means a reasonably rested squad going into the play offs.



I would be happy going into the playoffs after finishing 4th or 5th at the end of the regular season providing we are entering the play offs with virtually a fully fit squad and with a team in form. Its no use finishing 2nd or 3rd and entering the play offs with an out of form team carrying a number of injured players.



For me anything other than a Grand Final appearance this season will be a disappointment.

I had a dream we got knocked out first round of the Challenge Cup but we went to Old Trafford, then I woke up

You know i still think that is a massive ask!!!Like a earlier poster says it was nt that long ago wire fans were asking can we finnish 8th??Do you think we can sneak into 6th??.

Dont get me wrong i would love several of our players to walk out at old trafford in a grand final,Moz,Briers ,Woody,King Monas etc that is why these guys play the game!!

We have come along way in a short time under Tony Smith i just dont know if we have the right to a grand final appearance this season!!

anything other than a grand final appearance a failure? high expectations. as long as we put a 100% every time we play ill be happy.

I would be happy pending the method in which we achieved (or didn't achieve).



I'm of the ethos that if we play well and are beaten by a better team, I cannot argue. It's if the performance of the team has lead to our own demise that will annoy me. It's strange as a fan who isn't invovled in the team every day, that you can spot a fatigued or dis-interested player a mile off.



Not that we can constantly harp back, but as a nipper i was watching us fight relegation with about 4 coaches in one season and around 2,500 on show at Wilderspool, i like to think those memories keep me grounded and refrain get caught up in any hyseteria.



I'm made up the club now has a solid fan base and are developing and challenging for trophies. To re-iterate my point, if the effort is there, I cannot complain about a result

Cant really argue with that. I don't think we will win a trophy this season (hope I am wrong). Back to back challenge cups was lovely.... I think the next few seasons could well be a bit of a transitional phase for this team.... good young players coming through.. key players at the ends of their careers... with a few nice Smith signings thrown in for good measure..