Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:17 am  

Most of us find we get a lot less Jack the laddish as we get older...

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:16 am  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Edwards over Lam for me. I don't know if Lam has changed since his time at Wigan as a player, but he was VERY much jack the lad. I know of lots of stories involving Lammy, he very much embraced the fun side of being a RL name in a small town. Was a bit of a wild man.

Still a great player mind, wish we had him now.

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:38 am  

ChrisA wrote:

Still a great player mind, wish we had him now.

For sure. Actually, a younger Lam would be perfect for our current team.

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:30 pm  

I think SE can finally be counted out, I recently spoke to a close member of his family, he had a meeting with IFL around the time of the Wire cup tie, he told IFL that he would have to dig a lot deeper into his pockets to make it happen, and also go Down Under to pay big money for a top Aussie half back to allow Williams more freedom. So I think that ends that little scenario unless Wigan can find a good few quid from somewhere.

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 3:38 pm  

billys pineapple wrote:

I think SE can finally be counted out, I recently spoke to a close member of his family, he had a meeting with IFL around the time of the Wire cup tie, he told IFL that he would have to dig a lot deeper into his pockets to make it happen, and also go Down Under to pay big money for a top Aussie half back to allow Williams more freedom. So I think that ends that little scenario unless Wigan can find a good few quid from somewhere.

Who's the family member? Could this not be more BS?

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:33 pm  

billys pineapple wrote:

I think SE can finally be counted out, I recently spoke to a close member of his family, he had a meeting with IFL around the time of the Wire cup tie, he told IFL that he would have to dig a lot deeper into his pockets to make it happen, and also go Down Under to pay big money for a top Aussie half back to allow Williams more freedom. So I think that ends that little scenario unless Wigan can find a good few quid from somewhere.

Transfer fee from Bateman move to Canberra would help!

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:22 pm  

ksm1701 wrote:

Transfer fee from Bateman move to Canberra would help!

Bateman will be going to Canberra I n2020.

He will be at Wigan in 2019 and walk away for nothing to join Canberra In 2020

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:48 pm  

Tricky Dicky wrote:

Bateman will be going to Canberra I n2020.

He will be at Wigan in 2019 and walk away for nothing to join Canberra In 2020

He’s taken up the clause in his contract enabling him to leave for nothing to an NRL club in 2019. He will not be a Wigan player next season.

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:04 pm  

100% Warrior wrote:

He’s taken up the clause in his contract enabling him to leave for nothing to an NRL club in 2019. He will not be a Wigan player next season.

The clause to leave in 2019 is for a predetermined transfer fee which has been the sticking point as Canberra don’t want to pay it. If Bateman plays 2019 for Wigan I have absolutely no doubt as to his 100% commitment and he’ll leave for free in 2020 with my best wishes and utter disappointment.

Re: New Boss : Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:05 pm  

Bigredwarrior wrote:

The clause to leave in 2019 is for a predetermined transfer fee which has been the sticking point as Canberra don’t want to pay it. If Bateman plays 2019 for Wigan I have absolutely no doubt as to his 100% commitment and he’ll leave for free in 2020 with my best wishes and utter disappointment.

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