I was close to blubbing but resorted to hugging strangers and firm handshakes.



Any fan who didn't resort to some form of celebration must need there bumps feeling for concussion and made to watch the GF in a dark room for 24 hours solid.

I'm sorry, I didn't. I was made up beyond belief and jumping around like an idiot hugging everyone in sight shouting 'Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh' but one thing I really can't do is cry. Not taking away anything from anyone who did as people have their own reasons for doing so and fair play to you, I'm sure my time will come.



The only time since being a kid I had a tear in my eye was when Greg passed away and on Granada reports showed him scoring the try V Australia in 88 for GB with the Verve - Drugs Don't Work on in the background.

Condolences on your loss mate.. I lost my dad a few years ago and it was the worst time in my life.. but even now I get upset when I think about him.. Hope the next few weeks go well for you..

Thank you Steve, It made the victory even more beautiful in an unusual way. It just stirred my passion even more.

Commiserations Nathan.



Andrew.

Think i was on the edge of a nervous breakdown last night ...one minute laughing/smiling/ecstatic, next crying but happy

I didn't cry but felt immensely happy simply for the fact that my 12 yr old son was sat next to me and his previous experience of a final was the challenge cup in 2004 where I made him stay to watch Saints lift the cup despite his tears.



I reminded him of the fact at full time and I think we sang the songs at the end of the game together that little bit louder because of that.

Last night my 13yr old son said it was the best day of his life...that says it all!!

Indeed Brian, thanks for that... very apt! And as for you both toasting to the late Mr Rouse





i suspect the news is of the 9 month variety btw





or maybe that mini has finally decided to wash his hands of the other team he supports





They did us proud alright, thats for sure.

i didnt cry . but by christ i was busting with pride. my nephew just signed a 3 yr contract with wigan, were all hoping he can be there one day. We been through the good times and the bad times. To me last night was just special.

Genuine condolonces on your loss. With time the pain eases but the memories will always stay strong pal.



And yes I'm afraid I can be added to the list of blubbers. Sheer relief to be honest was sick with nerves before and throughout the game. However watching back on tv in safety at home earlier there were one or two more, this time of pride and happiness! Took me back to my early years watching Wigan and seeing them rise from the doldrums.

Well I didn't blub but I did miss my Dad not being there. For the past few seasons its been my Dad me and my son at the games but since my Mum passed away in April this year Alzheimer's and old age has finally got the better of him and so he was not there. So I guess I wish we could have won it a couple of years ago when he was still able to attend. Watched the game again with him today on the TV but its not the same as three generations being at the game is it?



Dave