Eddie and Stevo seemed to imply tonight that the Leeds players decision to dye their hair pink before this match had distracted them in some way from the seriousness of the event.

A valid point or an excuse for their utterly crap performance?

There might be something in it. Leeds looked to be finding a nice run of form but I can'tthelp thinking doing stuff like that shows the players have been distracted.

First rule of having daft hair cuts is.....win the game or at least put up a performance.

If somebody said to me before the season which team would dye their hair 'funny' colours and end up looking like mugs I'd have picked Leeds.

And to think the Whino's fans have a go at our flags....ha.

It's going to be fun when fans from other clubs spot this gem of a thread.

I think it was down to poor preparation from Leeds. There was always going to be a big reaction from Saints tonight as there is anytime a club changes coach. You get that instant lift, yet for what ever reason Leeds didn't see that coming and underestimated Saints.

As for Saints the big test comes once the euphoria of a new coaching team rubs off and the usual weekly grind returns.

I also think that the big test for Wigan will be in two weeks time against Saints,Wigans form during the last few weaks as been just as bad as Saints,even though Wigan have managed to snatch a few points during this period.

Looked like clowns, played like clowns.

That sums it up perfectly. If you dont perform you will get a heap of criticism, particularly when you get stuffed in that manner.

Some strong messages from Jamie Peacoock on twitter tonight.

"To anyone who thinks we lost or were unprofessional due to red/pink hair. You r clueless.
There are far more important things in life than sport results. To raise money for those less well off than ourselves.
If I had the choice. I would do it again. 100%. We were beaten by a great Saints performance.
We as players have a choice. Sulk or man up and put it right next Friday."

"@BenHarris08: @JamiePeacock10 winning isnt everything, winning is the only thing. Your a sportsman not a charity worker so act like one."
"@benharris08 You are sad, sad person. I pity you."

It was a bit gimmicky for sure, but ultimately top sportsmen ought to be more professional than let things like that distract them.

However, there's no doubt that Leeds heads weren't in the right place. Saints were on fire, but that was a complete massacre, not just a defeat.

Perhaps the red hair was a symptom rather than a cause. Indication of a kind of "we're so good that we can do the occasional daft thing and it won't matter" attitude.

The muppets on Sky made a big deal about it. Stevo called them unprofessional and it seems to have touched a nerve.

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There are other ways to raise money for charity (e.g. everyone throw in £10 into a kitty for each try we score) without running the risk of getting slaughtered and looking like a bunch of complete bells.

Still, that boat has sailed now

The muppets on Sky made a big deal about it. Stevo called them unprofessional and it seems to have touched a nerve.

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There are other ways to raise money for charity (e.g. everyone throw in £10 into a kitty for each try we score) without running the risk of getting slaughtered and looking like a bunch of complete bells.

Still, that boat has sailed now