I rarely post on this forum but as a Saint living in Warrington I've noticed a far greater sense of bad feeling towards the Saints - both the town, the fans and especially our team this season.
Yesterday I had the pleasure (!!!) of a day with many Wire "fans" at Glastonferry - a tribute band festival (like Clonefest at Shirley Park). Towards the end of a long day, one of the bands tried to have some banter with the crowd asking "are you from Warrington, Widnes etc". All well received until "anyone here from St Helens"? The response was shocking - boos, chants of S##t Helens, but then, threats of violence for Friday.
These "fans" were well worse for wear (and not just from the booze) but the atmosphere really turned for the worse at this point. They are worried no question of a defeat. But - those going to the Halliwell Jones (I call this place the IKEA stadium) on Friday - please, watch your back.