Knobby ( Lockes nickname ) had his release papers signed last night.

The club announced it today.

Kev will be on his way shortly with his Girlfriend who is a Rep Net Ball player in the Australasian pro netball comp.....hopefully she likes the dirty old town.

<t>Good news all round.<br/> <br/> Rumor about your Premiership winning coach over , we get to keep the coach we're pretty happy with.<br/> <br/> The players want the coach , fans , all that's left is to get on with it. <br/> <br/> Four games two wins two losses , more importantly for the NZW four e...

<r><QUOTE author="DaveO"><s>[quote="DaveO"]</s>I don't know how much NZW are paying Hoffman but if he is considered at the end of his career so not commanding mega bucks I have to say I am disappointed he wasn't on our radar especially as we have let too many experienced players go.<br/> <br/> He'd ...

<r><QUOTE author="jobo"><s>[quote="jobo"]</s>I like Mannering, especially when he plays and the Aussie commentators, who obviously haven't got Dad's Army, keep calling him Captain Mannering. Just a pity they haven't got a Private Pike.<br/> <br/> That aside, he's a solid 100% player. Don't think he'...

<r><QUOTE author="East Stand Faithful"><s>[quote="East Stand Faithful"]</s><QUOTE author="MT Smart "><s>[quote="MT Smart "]</s>Some interesting reading about the like for like with Manneirng and Hoffman.<br/> <br/> Hoffman and the proposed two further signings will put some pressure on the Warriors ...

<t>Some interesting reading about the like for like with Manneirng and Hoffman.<br/> <br/> Hoffman and the proposed two further signings will put some pressure on the Warriors cap space ( hasn't been a problem for years....our inability to sign people has meant we're always well under the cap ). <br...

<r>Hi praise indeed reading the universal positive rating of Hoffman. There is some anxiety's around his age (30) and drop off in form this season so far.<br/> <QUOTE author="cpwigan"><s>[quote="cpwigan"]</s>Top pro; Top player. Not convinced the Warriors is the best fit for either club or player.<e...

<t>Hi guys there is very little known in NZ about Hoffmans time at the Warriors. <br/> <br/> Some input from Wigan fans would be really useful in the NZWARRIORS.com recruitment site on Ryans Wigan time. <br/> <br/> That Aside I'd be interested to hear people who don't have an NZ Login or even the in...

<t>Hello Lads.<br/> <br/> Kevins a good buy. Not as good as Sam Tomkins but not too shabby none the less.<br/> <br/> I'm looking forward to seeing Kevin go around in the SL , I'll be adding Salford to me list of clubs of interest to follow ( it's growing , I've been following Wakey....not going so g...

<r><QUOTE author="East Stand Faithful"><s>[quote="East Stand Faithful"]</s>Just watched the NZW v Canberra game on premier sports.<br/> <br/> Sam and Johnson had great games and Sam already seems to have settled in well.<br/> <br/> Give Sam a special cheer from all the Wigan fans MT Smart and let us...