SUNDAY'S full blooded clash spilt over into the conference room as the coaches conducted a war of words after the game.

Wigan coach John Monie chose to ignore his team's half hearted efforts and instead made claims that Warrington had used 'gutter' tactics on Sunday.

Wolves coach Darryl Van de Velde fired back a warning that Monie should stick to managing his own side.

The Wigan boss was unhappy that Jason Robinson had twice been sent to the blood bin with a split eyebrow.

In the second incident, Steve McCurrie put his hand in the winger's face and was put on report.

Monie said: "The problem was the tactics that Warrington used. The word gutter springs to mind. I can only hope the referee looks after those sort of incidents. I think that's what is wrong with the English game."

Van De Velde was angered by the comments that attempted to hide the committed and attractive rugby by his side for much of the 80 minutes.

He said: "I don't coach dirty tactics. I've never done that in my life. McCurrie was caught off balance and stuck his hand out. There was no shoulder or force involved in it. It was high and he's been put on report. It will be dealt with. He (Monie) should stick to coaching his own team."

Van de Velde was particularly pleased that his side had competed with Academy youngsters David Highton, John Duffy and Will Cowell in the ranks.

He added: "It was a courageous effort out three and they stuck at the job. That's pleasing when you've got three Academy kids out there for you.

"Duffy had a really good game. I've criticised him in the past but his defensive effort was second to none in this game. Highton was good as well and when you think they're only 18-19 years old, it's a great effort.

"It was a great effort from Chambers too. He was playing busted but went out there and did the job.

"I was really proud of the effort all round in this one. I'm not naive enough to think that was Wigan's best effort but they came here expecting an easy ride and almost got caught out."

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