: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:29 pm  

jonh wrote:

He is 18 now i think maybe still 17 and plays centre in union although in league i think he played at loose, never saw him in league just seen him on occasion in union, i believe he is the youngest player ever to play in the Guinness Premiership.

Wonder if his Uncle could tempt him to Wigan

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:30 pm  

jonh wrote: He is 18 now i think maybe still 17 and plays centre in union although in league i think he played at loose, never saw him in league just seen him on occasion in union, i believe he is the youngest player ever to play in the Guinness Premiership. Owen Farrell is a rugby union player (born 21 September 1991) currently playing for Guinness Premiership side Saracens. He is the son of Andy Farrell. His primary position is centre. He is currently the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby after playing for Saracens 11 days after his 17th birthday, in a 26-17 home defeat against Llanelli Scarletts in the EDF Energy Cup on 5 October 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Farrell

jonh wrote: He is 18 now i think maybe still 17 and plays centre in union although in league i think he played at loose, never saw him in league just seen him on occasion in union, i believe he is the youngest player ever to play in the Guinness Premiership. Owen Farrell is a rugby union player (born 21 September 1991) currently playing for Guinness Premiership side Saracens. He is the son of Andy Farrell. His primary position is centre. He is currently the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby after playing for Saracens 11 days after his 17th birthday, in a 26-17 home defeat against Llanelli Scarletts in the EDF Energy Cup on 5 October 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Farrell

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:33 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Farrell

Reading the bottom paragraph of that link, it look's like the guy doesn't take any crap from no one.

Re: Mr Lenagan... : Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:20 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

... we're so close to having one hell of a side. We have a great backline with some real strike power in the 3/4 and some real quality and potential in the halves.

But Ian, WE ARE CRYING OUT FOR SOME BIG FORWARDS!

Assuming this team is properly prepared and coached then we would be so nearly there if you can make the two signings we need. Two signings of big, mean, nasty forwards who can give this Wigan side the steel and go-forward it so desperately needs. Just two players and I honestly believe we can bring some trophies home. Especially if Gareth Hock also makes a return in two years.

Sir, I implore you - knowing that you want the success to return to Wigan just as much as any other fan - get the cheque book out and make it happen.

Re: rl : Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:53 pm  

Father Ted wrote:

IL & BN have been putting together a very decent squad.

Steady on. At this rate you'll be arranging a two year extension to BN's contract!!
Saying that, if he wins the CC and the Grand Final, who would want rid?

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:54 pm  

cadoo wrote:

People who watch the reserves have told me that Owen Farrell was the most talented player they have ever seen in the reserves.

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Owen never played at academy or reserve level for Wigan.
He was outstanding for St. Pats and Wigan town teams though.

olol

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:16 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Owen never played at academy or reserve level for Wigan.
He was outstanding for St. Pats and Wigan town teams though.

It was something like that. Certainly for his age group. Very highly rated.

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:35 pm  

I hope the Bradford match demonstrated why we should not re-sign Andy Coley and Phil Bailey (More so Coley than Bailey).

We need to improve in this area not remain 'consistent'

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:47 pm  

cadoo wrote:

I hope the Bradford match demonstrated why we should not re-sign Andy Coley and Phil Bailey (More so Coley than Bailey).

We need to improve in this area not remain 'consistent'

Well just watching the highlights on the superleague website and I know it's a given but we should get rid of Fielden he's dominated in every tackle, as for Coley your right if we want to move forward then we have to replace him with someone better, and that's they key someone better not just as good. Although what might get Coley a new deal is the fact that not many good props are available, yesterdays game we were under pressure so much in the second half because we didn't have the big frontrowers to get us out of are danger zone, and as for Bailey he can go waste of a quota spot and no doubt he's on a large salary.

: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:47 pm  

cadoo wrote:

I hope the Bradford match demonstrated why we should not re-sign Andy Coley and Phil Bailey (More so Coley than Bailey).

We need to improve in this area not remain 'consistent'

We need additions to the squad, not replacements.

According to one respected member of this board and sources of mine that have since confirmed it, we may well have signed one very good frontrower. But I believe we need at least two quality additions to the forward pack with no departures in this area.