[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:05 pm  

sally cinnamon wrote:

"Who will win us the Super League back?" that was the question Saints were asking last time Wigan were champions.

Ancient history.

Our team is nowhere near the Stains team he took over who were champions only a year previous. More recently just look at how well he did at Cas as a better example of his coaching ability at the top level. Add in the fact he's got an ego the size of West Yorkshire and I'd rather keep Noble until the end of the season.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:10 pm  

Posted this on another thread, but probably more apt on here:

I'l probably going to get shot down for this, but i'm still unsure why everyone is wanting Hanley to be the possible next coach of Wigan.

Ten years ago he coached Saints to the GF win but hasn't really coached at the top level of the domestic game since. How long was he at Saints? Just over a year? He then lasted a month or two at Castleford a few years ago and although he did a very good job at Doncaster last season, this was at NL2 level.

All in all less than three years coaching exprience in the last 10 years.

Don't get me wrong, Hanley is one of my all time favourite players and one of the best to ever play the game....but coaching wise, i'm personally still very unsure of his credentials.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:15 pm  

Wayne Bennett is free http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7903179.stm

Wayne Bennett is free http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7903179.stm

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:16 pm  

Scotty wrote: Wayne Bennett is free http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7903179.stm Hes at St George

Scotty wrote: Wayne Bennett is free http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/7903179.stm Hes at St George

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:25 pm  

forgot about him being at st George I just saw he was free

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:25 pm  

Noble has been a very average wigan coach - he's took us to mid table 3 years running and if it wasnt for four games at the end of each season he'd be long gone. Hes been saved by wins against hull , bradford twice and catalans. There is no doubt that we are going absolutely nowhere with him in charge.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:48 pm  

DABHAND wrote:

Justine from Hull KR is one of the favourites,as long as you have a big enough room for all his shoes

funny how nobody mentioned agar!!!

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:51 pm  

Even though I feel the time is right to get rid of Noble my only worry is our recruitment policy will be value for money & not the best person for the job.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:03 pm  

Broxy Music wrote:

Noble has been a very average wigan coach - he's took us to mid table 3 years running and if it wasnt for four games at the end of each season he'd be long gone. Hes been saved by wins against hull , bradford twice and catalans. There is no doubt that we are going absolutely nowhere with him in charge.

4th is mid table ?

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:09 pm  

I think we are wrong to be upset with our disappointing start to the season. After all this is the year of the wolf and they aren't fairing any better. They haven't even got the talent or the youngsters coming through we have. At least we have some hope.