Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:06 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

The'yve recruited well in Bateman and Bowen, but losing Tomkins is obviously a massive blow. Richards and Mossop I think they'll replace easily enough.

Richards kicked goals for fun, I'm not sure they'll be able to replicate his conversion rate although Matty Smith is a capable goal kicker.

Tomkins is a big loss obviously, they'll have to change the way they play slightly losing him but if Bowen hasn't come for a holiday and can stay injury free, he'll be a good addition for them. The rest of their squad remains settled and they have a fairly young squad.

They'll be the team to beat but the gap has closed. Warrington look weaker, Saints, Leeds and Huddersfield are all stronger (especially ourselves in terms of depth and youth).

It'll be a good season next year, looking forward to it.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:52 pm  

Wigan may be the team to beat and it is a large squad, strong and young. Endless props, loads of back rowers, six half backs and threequaters with pace to burn.
Warrington are going to miss Briers and Morley big time. Still top four.
Leeds don't seem to be that much stronger than last year, fifth.
Saints do seem stronger but I don't rate either centre or Hohaia. Jones better as a 2nd row. To get back into the top four.
Huddersfield have brought strength into the pack and pace to the wings. Still not convinced they can break through as a Play Off or Finals team. Top four.
Top Four in any order from Wigan, Wire, Hudds and Saints with Leeds fifth.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:19 pm  

dubairl wrote:

as if you would say no to zak hardaker.

I also hear your coach will be announcing his new deal soon as talks are at a advanced stage. Also a new addition to the coaching staff is in talks.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:05 pm  

St pete wrote:

I also hear your coach will be announcing his new deal soon as talks are at a advanced stage. Also a new addition to the coaching staff is in talks.

Scotland coach? Wane got an extension after the challenge cup but i think it was only a year.

next year will be the first derby i have looked forward to in 3 years.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:30 pm  

dubairl wrote:

Scotland coach? Wane got an extension after the challenge cup but i think it was only a year.

next year will be the first derby i have looked forward to in 3 years.

I think wane had a one year option. He's almost agreed a LONG term deal.

Yes the Scotland coach mate.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:55 pm  

St pete wrote:

I think wane had a one year option. He's almost agreed a LONG term deal.

Yes the Scotland coach mate.

Not sure how they are all going to be kept happy to be honest haha. But they are all british so hopefully it will help super league in the long run.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:59 pm  

St pete wrote:

I think wane had a one year option. He's almost agreed a LONG term deal.

Yes the Scotland coach mate.

That was announced yesterday. He's taking the job "vacated" by Sean Long.

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:06 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

That was announced yesterday. He's taking the job "vacated" by Sean Long.

Not seen it

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:09 pm  

St pete wrote: Not seen it There you go. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=561386&tsmp=1384553310

St pete wrote: Not seen it There you go. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=561386&tsmp=1384553310

Re: Wigan Arrogance : Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:16 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote: There you go. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=561386&tsmp=1384553310 Can't see where it's officially announced

Rogues Gallery wrote: There you go. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=561386&tsmp=1384553310 Can't see where it's officially announced