Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:57 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Anyone think we could end up with Gareth Hock back at Wigan if no other club is willing to buy out his contract? Or is it more likely he'll be sent out on loan again? All the indications are the Paramatta deal will be called off.

Also if hypothetically Hock and Wane were to call a truce, would you want him back in the squad?

Its significant that Salford don't seem interested - he must be the only player they are not interested in! So Im assuming that the off-field issues must be serious.

If Salford don't want him them who would want him?

Can't see him back at Wigan despite his talent but whoever does take him on would appear to be taking a big gamble.

Its a tragic situation as he has been one of my favourite Wigan players for many years.

[Pemps]

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:48 am  

MidlandsWarrior2 wrote:

Bowen i cant believe we are trying to sign a reject

How's he going in the NRL this year?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:56 am  

dany1979 wrote:

Its significant that Salford don't seem interested - he must be the only player they are not interested in! So Im assuming that the off-field issues must be serious.

If Salford don't want him them who would want him?

Can't see him back at Wigan despite his talent but whoever does take him on would appear to be taking a big gamble.

Its a tragic situation as he has been one of my favourite Wigan players for many years.

If he was a free agent he'd get a club easily, the Calder clubs, KR, Widnes, London would take him without a moments hesitancy, some other clubs would weigh up whether he was worth it and might still take a punt, a guy of his talent will get a gig somewhere.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:00 am  

dany1979 wrote:

Its significant that Salford don't seem interested - he must be the only player they are not interested in! So Im assuming that the off-field issues must be serious.

If Salford don't want him them who would want him?

Can't see him back at Wigan despite his talent but whoever does take him on would appear to be taking a big gamble.

Its a tragic situation as he has been one of my favourite Wigan players for many years.

I've heard he's signed? Just that Koukash is keeping his cards close to his chest?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:17 pm  

RED LEAGUE wrote:

I've heard he's signed? Just that Koukash is keeping his cards close to his chest?

I was told that he had agreed terms with Salford on Good Friday this year.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:27 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I was told that he had agreed terms with Salford on Good Friday this year.

I was told the same, shook hands on a deal in April

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:34 pm  

Pemps wrote:

How's he going in the NRL this year?

Can't tell if this is sarcasm or not but he's going very well and i hope we sign him if sam is leaving.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:00 pm  

Catching up on my NRL today, taking a real interest in the Cowboys and Bowen.

All I can say us, I wish my knees were as shot as his. Absolute class act. Pace, great defence and drops in as a pivot at first, second or third receiver.

In our situation with what we have coming through he would be a blinding signing.

Just to add, playing against the Titans, he has made 2 clean breaks, thrown a sublime miss out pass to his wingman to score and just now took the ball at first receiver and slid a kick in behind the defence for his team to score again, this is after he had put in 2 try saving tackles.

.......but the papers and media say he is shot, so he must be.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:32 pm  

The problem that we are facing for next season is that Richards and probably Sam Tomkins aren't going to be here. We've got some quality talent but there's going to be gulf when it comes to experience.

I'm sure both Tomkins and Charnley have done so well in the 1st team because they had guys like Richards and Carmont guiding them every step of the way.

Bowen is the perfect man to fill the void left by Pat and to be the role model to our next set of future stars.

Really hope he puts his name on the dotted line!

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:07 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

The problem that we are facing for next season is that Richards and probably Sam Tomkins aren't going to be here. We've got some quality talent but there's going to be gulf when it comes to experience.

I'm sure both Tomkins and Charnley have done so well in the 1st team because they had guys like Richards and Carmont guiding them every step of the way.

Bowen is the perfect man to fill the void left by Pat and to be the role model to our next set of future stars.

Really hope he puts his name on the dotted line!

Absolutely agree. Also at 31 a 2 year or 1+1 would be perfect to bring through either Hampshire or Tierney.