: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:47 pm  

personally I would expect hanley to be named as coach at some time in the next two weeks!!!Like most wiganers id love it to be edwards ,but I cant see that being likely as people have pointed out leneghan is not going to break the bank...he might just get rid of nobby but he would not be in the business of offering wasps and walesRFU millions to get edwards, and Im not sure edwards would come just yet anyway because of his lad.

Im not going off anything but intuition, but hanley is in everyones minds at the moment (due to shockingly bad reality TV) and I think leneghan will see hanley as a crowd pleaser, likely to take us forward and as a excelent 2nd best to bringing edwards back, which is probably not likely at this stage

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:00 pm  

big boss man wrote:

Kirk is right, Tim often shows small touches of clas which i believe that he could produce more often, If he had forwards willing to do some extra , useful work. It is easy to see that he is trying to lead us around the park at times but just cannot get it to work. He is suspect in defence but that is something he can work on, his passes are awesome when he gets the chance.

Why has he not been working on it for the last 5 years !!!

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:04 pm  

andyed-wiganrl wrote:

Not heard this one....would be a fantastic move IMO...why not employ him as a defencive coach as they have in union, working alongside the new coach, whoever he may be when they come in. If I was leneghan I would be trying to bring in as many ex wiganers on the coaching board as I could....people who dont believe in losing, and have the culture of success at all costs.

Imagine having edwards/ hanley as head coach with ex players like farrell and radlinski as assistants....we'd be unstopable

Get them playing

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:24 pm  

So...

Ellery Hanley - available, but questionable experience and management skills.
Shaun Wane - possibly a good shout, the young 'uns have his respect and he's a Wiganer.
Adrian Lam - available and a darkhorse IMO. Would be a popular choice I think.
Shaun Edwards - not going to happen for a while, but he would be the best choice to sort us out.
Tony Smith - has the right attitude to coach Wigan, but I'm still undecided on him.
Eddie Jones/Andy Farrell - can't see it happening to be honest.
Stuart Raper - doubt he would come back and would be an uninspiring choice.
John Kear - not sure he could handle the pressure of the Wigan job.
Shaun McCrae - no thanks.
David Waite - an interesting name thrown in to the mix, but I can't see it happening.


Might have missed off a few names there. If IL does give Noble the boot I think it is likely to come down to Wane, Lam or Tony Smith who gets the job...

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:28 pm  

Dave Lyon?

Re: New coach. : Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:31 pm  

Mitie-Shaun wrote:

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?

Its only time for any coach to go(resign or be sacked)

I think it may be just too soon for Shaun at the mo

Andy Farrell, Come On Down : Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:52 pm  

Next wigan coach? We would certainatly see some more of our youngsters if true

Re: Andy Farrell, Come On Down : Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:53 pm  

DannyRic wrote:

Next wigan coach? We would certainatly see some more of our youngsters if true

Bring a coach with absolutely no experience into a club that currently has major on field issues. Sounds like a cunning plan to me!

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:54 pm  

Is this a rumour... Or just made up?? Not sure if hes ready for such a demanding role... but hey!!! The passion would certainly be instilled...

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:56 pm  

Well its the second time i have heard this in two days.

But the rumour i heard was eddie jones and Farrell as player/coach