: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:11 pm  

Pemps wrote:

"Sort them out" with what though?

Naughty.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:11 pm  

Pemps wrote:

He's suspended until Sample B has been tested. He isn't training or doing any club related business.

What about after that? Or are we not allowed to speculate / voice opinions at this time?

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:12 pm  

Either way want to keep his registration.

Absolute idiot.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:12 pm  

what did paul merson do at arsenal , iirc he made a press conference were he deplored his actions and admitted he needed help .

I hate hock so have no hidden agenda but surly banning him for 2 years then letting him come back sweeping the matter under the carpet is a negative approach.

i think it would help if he was to do some sort off community work within the wigan area about what an ass he as been

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:12 pm  

If Hock was banned from today, he will be a couple of months short of his 28th birthday when he is eligible to play again, assuming that he has a contract sorted for when any ban ends. So he will be entering the season when he will become 29 when he is due for any sort of prolonged rugby.

I know his body will be in better shape than some, but a comeback from a two-year lay off at nearly 29 sounds career ending as far as the top flight is concerned. Some of the smaller clubs might be interested, but I can't see you or any of the big money clubs willing to risk much money on him. He has blown it big style.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:14 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

If Hock was banned from today, he will be a couple of months short of his 28th birthday when he is eligible to play again, assuming that he has a contract sorted for when any ban ends. So he will be entering the season when he will become 29 when he is due for any sort of prolonged rugby.

I know his body will be in better shape than some, but a comeback from a two-year lay off at nearly 29 sounds career ending as far as the top flight is concerned. Some of the smaller clubs might be interested, but I can't see you or any of the big money clubs willing to risk much money on him. He has blown it big style.

That **** Ryan Hudson was older than Hock when he got banned. But he came back.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:14 pm  

Pemps wrote:

He's suspended until Sample B has been tested. He isn't training or doing any club related business.

And after the test is announced IF found guilty he should never be allowed to set foot near Wigan RLFC again.

How many kids shirts have been sold with his name on. He was a role model.

If he wants to go down that route, let him get down to Boots with all the other druggies asking for his methodone because we all know that is how it will end up.

Now who is available with his cap money.....

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:14 pm  

Mutts wrote:

what did paul merson do at arsenal , iirc he made a press conference were he deplored his actions and admitted he needed help .

I hate hock so have no hidden agenda but surly banning him for 2 years then letting him come back sweeping the matter under the carpet is a negative approach.

i think it would help if he was to do some sort off community work within the wigan area about what an ass he as been

Theres all sorts of promises Wigan should make him make(and keep) if he wants to have a future with us after a 2 year ban.

If he isn't willing to make these he should be sacked off without doubt.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:16 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

I know his body will be in better shape than some, but a comeback from a two-year lay off at nearly 29 sounds career ending as far as the top flight is concerned. Some of the smaller clubs might be interested, but I can't see you or any of the big money clubs willing to risk much money on him. He has blown it big style.

Disagree.

If he doesn't go completely off the rails in his enforced absence, he'd walk into a top side.

Look at Wendell Sailor - much older AND had been playing RU before his Hock Break - not many problems getting a gig once his ban ended.

: Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:16 pm  

markyp3172 wrote:

And after the test is announced IF found guilty he should never be allowed to set foot near Wigan RLFC again.

How many kids shirts have been sold with his name on. He was a role model.

If he wants to go down that route, let him get down to Boots with all the other druggies asking for his methodone because we all know that is how it will end up.
Now who is available with his cap money.....