Gary Wheeler : Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:45 am
I know its old news and I'm sure I will get shot down for this, but hey-ho.I'm very sorry to see the lad go as I feel he had genuine quality but who was unlucky with injuries and when he recovered from these spent a lot of time on the sideline as he wasn't a big name signing who would get his place back automatically, no matter how well he was doing prior the injury(s).
When he did come back in the team he was usually put in another position.
Early days yet and plenty of time time to get injured again I'm sure but he seems to have fitted in well at Warrington.
But Smith, who has recruited former Hull and Wakefield boss Richard Agar as his new assistant, is equally excited by the signing of former St Helens utility back Gary Wheeler, who caught the eye in the Wolves' 16-0 friendly win over Widnes on Wednesday night.
"I think we've made three really good buys," Smith said. "Gary Wheeler is going to be terrific for us. I think he will prove to be a very good signing.
"He suits our style of play. He's a great attacking player and I think he's going to score some tries and set up some tries."
"I think we've made three really good buys," Smith said. "Gary Wheeler is going to be terrific for us. I think he will prove to be a very good signing.
"He suits our style of play. He's a great attacking player and I think he's going to score some tries and set up some tries."
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"I've been a big admirer of Gary's ability for some time. He's extremely versatile and will add real depth to the squad," said head coach Tony Smith.
"At times he's had some bad luck with injuries but we've assessed the situation and look forward to him contributing to the 2015 season."
"At times he's had some bad luck with injuries but we've assessed the situation and look forward to him contributing to the 2015 season."
Tony Smith doesn't sign many duffers so I hope he does well but doesn't come back to haunt us for rejecting him as per Matty Smith.
Let's see how often (or not) he gets injured (providing he gets a regular place in the 17)