: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:11 am  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

Indeed. However, why would anyone turn their back on RU when it is in a different universe in terms of exposure and earnings potential? We need to acknowledge that, irrespective of what you like watching on the field, we are microscopic compared to RU.

Farrell could return and be a big fish in our little pond but if he has a chance to continue swimming with the big boys don't be surprised if he takes it.

I wouldn't say its quite that black and white!

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:13 am  

While his earning potential long term may be greater in Union, i think short term he cold command more at Wigan, given the nature of his service and the respect he commands.

He has been offered a coching role at Sarricens apparently which i am sure he will take (makes you wonder if they have had the foresite to offer him this deal in order to retain Owen), but it will be a junior coaching position, it will not be as a headcoach straight from the off.

While the earnings at the top of the game are greater in union given the Farrell legend i am sure he would walk into an assistants role at Wigan and in the short term at least command a better sallary than he could as a junior coach at Sarries. Union is not on a domestic level a cash rich sport, they cannot throw money at individuals who are not at the top of there discipline.

P.S. UK Dave, why did you not just ask him you were stood next to him, or are those pictures a fake, did you simply sneak into a preview unvieling of the KC statue?

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:48 am  

jonh wrote:

While his earning potential long term may be greater in Union, i think short term he cold command more at Wigan, given the nature of his service and the respect he commands.

He has been offered a coching role at Sarricens apparently which i am sure he will take (makes you wonder if they have had the foresite to offer him this deal in order to retain Owen), but it will be a junior coaching position, it will not be as a headcoach straight from the off.

While the earnings at the top of the game are greater in union given the Farrell legend i am sure he would walk into an assistants role at Wigan and in the short term at least command a better sallary than he could as a junior coach at Sarries. Union is not on a domestic level a cash rich sport, they cannot throw money at individuals who are not at the top of there discipline.

P.S. UK Dave, why did you not just ask him you were stood next to him, or are those pictures a fake, did you simply sneak into a preview unvieling of the KC statue?

Quite so, Jonh, but the RU ladder has many more rungs on it. We're talking potential knighthoods here!

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:47 am  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

Quite so, Jonh, but the RU ladder has many more rungs on it. We're talking potential knighthoods here!

So why not start at the bottom of that rugby union ladder, coaching rugby league!!

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:44 pm  

jonh wrote:

So why not start at the bottom of that rugby union ladder, coaching rugby league!!

Ah, yes. The ladder that gets you onto the other ladder!

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:52 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

Ah, yes. The ladder that gets you onto the other ladder!

I believe it is reffered to as a stepping stone.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:06 pm  

No chance.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:46 pm  

jonh wrote:

P.S. UK Dave, why did you not just ask him you were stood next to him, or are those pictures a fake, did you simply sneak into a preview unvieling of the KC statue?

The pics are genuine and could ask any questions as he was mobbed by wigan fans

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:38 pm  

I'd be suprised if we didn't see him back here one day as head coach.

It may be 10,15, 20 years down the line but i reckon it'll happen.

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:37 am  

Mr wigan legend