Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:12 pm  

Matt Shaw's just tweeted that the Nicholson rumours aren't true.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:20 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

If Nicholson wanted back I don't think there should be any vendetta from the fans or Wigan preventing it happening at some stage. It felt at the time like a rash decision from an impatient young player but he was entitled to make it. The problem is he's now contractually committed to Warrington for 3-4 years, I'd be amazed if Wigan would pay a transfer fee for him and Warrington are hardly in a position where they can simply hold the door open for him.

Rads won’t have him back.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:52 pm  

I was told by someone who would be well informed that Wire offered Nicholson £60k a year and Wigan couldn’t match that for someone who’d only just made their debut. Wire also offered him first team spot which he got immediately compared to Wigan. It’s understandable why his head was turned - I don’t think the club should be stubborn and refuse him, if there was a chance of a return

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:53 pm  

I was told by someone who would be well informed that Wire offered Nicholson £60k a year and Wigan couldn’t match that for someone who’d only just made their debut. Wire also offered him first team spot which he got immediately compared to Wigan. It’s understandable why his head was turned - I don’t think the club should be stubborn and refuse him, if there was a chance of a return

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:07 pm  

Adam Keighran to join Warriors from 2024.
27-year-old signs two-year deal with the Club.
Keighran: “I’m eager to continue learning and improving my game under the staff at Wigan.”
Wigan Warriors are delighted to announce that Adam Keighran has signed a two-year deal with the club from the 2024 season.
The 26-year-old, who has played at centre, stand-off and hooker, will join the Warriors after the completion of the current season with the Catalans Dragons.

He began his career at Penrith Panthers playing in the New South Wales Cup where he was picked as one of two centres of the year, before making his first grade debut for the New Zealand Warriors in Round One of the 2019 season.

He then had two seasons at the Sydney Roosters making 17 NRL appearances before joining the Catalans Dragon for the 2023 season.

Adam Keighran said: “My family and I are looking forward to the next 2 years at Wigan.

“I’m eager to continue learning and improving my game under the staff there, learn the history of the Club and hoping to add to the success the Club already has.”

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:25 pm  

Just need to find that 30yr old 50mins a game !@$%house prop now and we're well set

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:29 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Just need to find that 30yr old 50mins a game !@$%house prop now and we're well set

Hopefully the next piece of the puzzle to be announced

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:35 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Just need to find that 30yr old 50mins a game !@$%house prop now and we're well set

Well Keighran replaces Cust - that leaves two overseas spots assuming Mago and Isa move on. Great work Wigan thus far - if we can get a powerful prop and second rower then we're all set.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:37 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Well Keighran replaces Cust - that leaves two overseas spots assuming Mago and Isa move on. Great work Wigan thus far - if we can get a powerful prop and second rower then we're all set.

I think Isa will stay. Mago to go as long as there someone available who fits that bill of punching holes in defences

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:45 pm  

WWste wrote:

I think Isa will stay. Mago to go as long as there someone available who fits that bill of punching holes in defences

Isa's recent injury record is the concern for me.