: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:26 pm  

I think there just being realistic and can indentify serious problems with the management of the club.

Worst start for 25 years but don't panic.

Lost to a depleted Wakefield side and Castleford at home but don't panic.

I doubt some people would be saying this if there was relegation. We'd all be panicking then!

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:28 pm  

Never mind Ellery Hanley, bring in Todd Carty!

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:43 pm  

MattyB wrote:

Never mind Ellery Hanley, bring in Todd Carty!

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:47 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

The problem is less of coaching than playing personnel (although it's true that the coach must bear responsibility for recruitment - provided he is the sole recruiter).

The Wigan team has no obvious and consistent "spine" through 1, 6, 7, 9 & 13 (almost always the most influential players) and thus no guidance - via it - around the pitch. This puts enormous pressure on the coach to ensure all plays are executed correctly from the touchline.

With a consistent spine (if albeit a modestly talented one) these key players take up the slack and the coach is free to work on those added extras which give the team its 'edge'.

To be frank, I doubt even Wayne Bennett himself could make much headway with this team.

to be fair to nobby he's not.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:30 pm  

Lowes

[DaveO]

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:54 pm  

pk wrote:

to be fair to nobby he's not.

And neither is any other coach in RL.

Dave

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:21 am  

Cadoo! wrote:

I disagree I really rate John Kear. I think he's a fantastic coach.

I think you couldn't pries John Kear away from Wakefield now, he has learned to cope with our difficulties and is emotionally attached to us, I would be gutted to say the least if he went

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:33 am  

Stuart Raper / Adrian Lam.

New coach. : Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:22 pm  

Shaun Wane is favourate for the coaching job should we lose at Quins !!

I personally would like a former player to take over and restore the pride and passion of wearing the "famous cherry & white"

If SW does get the job I wish him well. He has done a fantastic job with the lower grades and he should be given a chance IMO.

If it's not SW who gets the job who else is in contention because its only time before Noble goes?

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:24 pm  

I think they may have phil vivers in there too.

I hope they give it to hanley personally however i think shaun is a born winner