Maybe having Prof. Brookes on the board that came up with the new regulations gave us a head start on other teams and helped us with squad planning for the coming years, hence the signing of a lot of forwards.

I think last year was his first year proper in the academy and he also played the odd reserve game. I'm sure he played scholarship and academy in 2022.

Thanks Josie.

Not like Budgie to do something like that. never really hear anything negative about his off-field or on-field conduct.

Good to see that all the newbies bar Keighran who was signed as a direct replacement have to fight for a starting 13 squad number.

Anyone know when season tickets are due to be delivered?

Changing the rules may also open up the attacking game and open up the sport to more players. Years ago, as an 11 stone winger, I could tackle 15 stone props round the legs. I don't think I could cope physically with today's tackle technique where first contact is essentially a body check then a wre...

They rarely filled the ground when they were in the Prem and their gates this season are well down on what they were getting then. They have to accept like we have that no owner can afford to be losing millions a year and that they have to make the club a viable business. I understand why their fans...

I could see why Richard Ashcroft wanted to play Wigan. Simon Moran, the promoter, is the Warrington owner. I was wondering why he was missing out on the chance to put some money their way, especially with the other gigs.

Well with 5 gigs lined up that will certainly generate revenue. I saw Simon Moran is promoting the Richard Ashcroft gigs so I assume he is also promoting the other three. Wonder why Wigan rather than Warrington?