Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:50 pm  

Paul Youane wrote:

Family of discarded player blame coach shocker.

True enough but to be fair, it would be difficult to blame the coach while you are a present player, wouldn't it? Might have ramifications for your job. However, there have been comments made by present players in little articles here and there which suggest the comments by the 'family of discarded player' are actually spot on.

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:53 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

What was interesting was his appraisal of the training under Mick Potter. "Far to much emphasis on strength and size, and not enough on speed"

He reckoned that Chris was almost a stone over his best playing weight.

Thankfully our new coach has a different philosophy and appreciates speed alot more. I'd expect our side (particularly the backs) to be faster in 2011. Someone posted on redvee that Gary Wheeler has lost some of the excess weight he had last season and I'd expect the same for a few of the other players who were slightly out of shape.

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:39 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

Thankfully our new coach has a different philosophy and appreciates speed alot more. I'd expect our side (particularly the backs) to be faster in 2011. Someone posted on redvee that Gary Wheeler has lost some of the excess weight he had last season and I'd expect the same for a few of the other players who were slightly out of shape.

For me the big difference with Wigan this last season was that Mcguire took their players away from the Bulls mantra of big is beautifull that Brian Noble had forged into the team.

As a result their 3 quarters and back rowers all had that extra zip about them.
It didnt work for everyone however as a slimmed down Feka was shown up completely for his lack of footballing ability.

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:59 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I spoke to a close relative of Chris's at the Grand final, just before the game. He said that Chris had three offers from SL clubs.

What was interesting was his appraisal of the training under Mick Potter. "Far to much emphasis on strength and size, and not enough on speed"

He reckoned that Chris was almost a stone over his best playing weight.

It'll be interesting to see how he goes at Wakey. I hope he does well as he is a good Billinge, Wigan supporting lad.

Along with every other player in the league according to you.

Seriously though I hope he does well for Wakey

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:29 pm  

Dux wrote:

Don't worry. He's not good enough for Saints. He's a reliable player, though, and I'm sure he'll do alright at Wakey.

Condescension is alive and kicking!

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:49 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I spoke to a close relative of Chris's at the Grand final, just before the game. He said that Chris had three offers from SL clubs.

What was interesting was his appraisal of the training under Mick Potter. "Far to much emphasis on strength and size, and not enough on speed"

He reckoned that Chris was almost a stone over his best playing weight.

It'll be interesting to see how he goes at Wakey. I hope he does well as he is a good Billinge, Wigan supporting lad.

and his dads a millionaire so if his rugby fails he ll be ok haha

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:24 am  

Blobbynator wrote:

Someone posted on redvee that Gary Wheeler has lost some of the excess weight he had last season

That would be due to having a plaster cast removed, presumably?

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:19 pm  

saint billy wrote:

I disagree. He did a job for us in the odd game, but i thought most of the time he wasn't good enough. The Championship will be his level, IMO.

You're a great judge of talent - yes you are

Paul Johnson really is a gem, thanks - hope he remains as rubbish as Dean is all I can say.

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:40 pm  

vastman wrote:

Paul Johnson really is a gem, thanks - hope he remains as rubbish as Dean is all I can say.

Neither is rubbish. We offloaded a lot of players last season. God knows why. We need them already.

Re: Chris Dean signs for Wakefield : Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:00 pm  

ok, i'll say it.
Looks like Billy was right and he will be playing in the championship next year