Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:00 pm  

BILKO EDIT: This is a continuation of the previous rumour thread which can be read by Clicking Here Madge going to Souths anytime would be a disaster for Wigan RL. With Madges influence and Russells Chequebook and the temptation of a life like Sam Burgess is living right now we would lose alot of our young talent.

BILKO EDIT: This is a continuation of the previous rumour thread which can be read by Clicking Here Madge going to Souths anytime would be a disaster for Wigan RL. With Madges influence and Russells Chequebook and the temptation of a life like Sam Burgess is living right now we would lose alot of our young talent.

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:53 pm  

I'd like to think Madge will see out his contract with us. He's still young and I'm sure, as already eluded to, another year with us will enhance his CV further and therefore his opportunities when he gets back home.

I do understand the "glamour" and appeal of the NRL and South Sydney Rabbitohs in particular though.

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:09 pm  

19 Leagues wrote:

Madge going to Souths anytime would be a disaster for Wigan RL. With Madges influence and Russells Chequebook and the temptation of a life like Sam Burgess is living right now we would lose alot of our young talent.

Are you being specific to Wigan's young talent? If so, you should realise that Souths have one of the largest junior talent pools in RL.

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:25 pm  

As has been said, I'd hope he would stick to his agreement to see out his 3 year contract. And then maybe sign an extension!! Barrett and Riddell left early for different reasons, but we'll never forget the fact they didn't stay. Future employers aren't normally impressed by failure to keep promises.

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:16 pm  

thepriestman85 wrote:

Even if it means he leaves Wigan without a job or gets a basement side in the NRL and his career stalls?

Let the guy leave as it's an opportunity of a life time.

If he does see out his current contract and has had a successful 3 years at Wigan and the only available NRL clubs are so-called "basement" sides then surely he'd stay on at Wigan. Hes a very young coach and will have plenty of opportunity to return to the NRL as head coach of one of the top teams. It doesnt have to be at the end of this year or even at the end of next year. The guy seems full of integrity and I fully expect him to see out this contract with Wigan then let's wait and see what happens after that.

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:49 pm  

WARRIORCRAIG wrote:

If he does see out his current contract and has had a successful 3 years at Wigan and the only available NRL clubs are so-called "basement" sides then surely he'd stay on at Wigan. .

Why's that then? Surely there'd be nothing better he could put on his CV than turning the fortunes of not one but TWO clubs around?

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:25 pm  

Conroy wrote:

Why's that then? Surely there'd be nothing better he could put on his CV than turning the fortunes of not one but TWO clubs around?

Hah, I'm on to your game Conroy, your starting a campaign to get him at Latics aren't you !!!!!

Re: Rumours and signings 2010 v5 : Thu Mar 24, 2011 1:02 pm  

twosevenzero wrote:

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Hah, I'm on to your game Conroy, your starting a campaign to get him at Latics aren't you !!!!!

Maguire's good but he ain't that bloody good!

Madge linked to....... Thread : Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:15 pm  

Just been trolling various nrl news sites and noticed on Sydney morning herald site that Russell Crowe has sounded out maguire for his next coach. Thoughts anyone? Not sure how long Maguire has left on his contract?

Re: Maguire to souths : Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:17 pm  

He still has next year and I am pretty sure he will see out his contract and leave having won every major honour.