Andy Farrell set for Comeback

[The booze hound]

The guy represented Wigan for 13years. I can't see how his loyalty is questioned. He owes Wigan nothing. He put his body on the line for us and I for one am grateful.

[x Wigan Warrior x]

Went to Union, not just for himself, but more so to take his son!

Thanks Andy, for taking a great talent from our game!

well he's not going to leave him here is he :exc:

"Family's off to the south now lad, you stay here and look after yourself"

AF gave is all, body and mind to the club. He left injured and coming to the end of a great career. A double MOS and a GIANT of RL.

[Dobby]

I think Farrell was close to retiring anyway when he left League so people can hardly blame him for picking up huge money and prolonging his career for an extra few years playing Union. We easily had his best years and he was a long way past his best when he left.

[Wigan_forever1985]

Farrell owes wigan nothing, wigan fans owe farrell for the immeasurable contribution he made to the history of our team. Also farrell never went to union, a broken down shell of a player went to union. If he had gone at the height of his powers then yeah i could understand the animosity against him but he was shot and if he would had played on it would only have led to a once great player playing under 10 matches a season badly, look at sculthorpe, he almost earns resentment from saints fans for carrying on TOO long so you cant win.

As for him taking his son?, well if you are the type of person who would tell your child not to take a well paid job in which you will be looked after, will have money to burn when your career is over which you can get years our of and wont get your body destroyed in the process and instead to a low paid job were you will have a shelf life of max 10-12 years and more than likely be crocked after looking for work. Well if that's you then maybe you want to consider what an incredibly selfish human you are

[yokozuna]

One of the best players I've ever seen play, and has been said he carried Wigan for some of his career. Would love to have him in the side now at his peak.

The attitude of some Wigan fans towards Farrell is beyond me.

They are entitled to their opinions of him!

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Doesn't mean it's valid or that I have to understand or agree with it!

[Pharabus]

Did not the AFARRELL years happen to be a time of failure for Wigan. ? Should be ashamed to show his face .

By my reckoning Andy Farrell has winners medals with Wigan RL winning
2 World Club challenges
4 Challenge Cups
1 Super League Grand Final
4 League Winners (Pre Super League)
4 Premierships (old GF )
3 Regal Trophies
and
A Middlesex Rugby Union 7's

I don't think I would call that a failure

yes, but, except for

2 World Club challenges
4 Challenge Cups
1 Super League Grand Final
4 League Winners (Pre Super League)
4 Premierships (old GF )
3 Regal Trophies
and
A Middlesex Rugby Union 7's

what did he ever do for us?

[wildbeast]

Can't beleive the rubbish in this thread re the qualities and loyalty of Andy farrell, Both unquestionable. Carried Wigan single handidly at times and never gave anything less than 100%. menpond needs a labotomy !!

[Eon0890]

I know, I had no idea wigan fans had such a low opinion of him just because he went to Union at the arse end of his career. He was both a great player and leader, one of my favourite seasons was 2004 when he pretty much carried us to within 80 minutes of the grand final playing at prop, as well as the challenge cup final, he was unbelievable that year and was for most of his career

[The booze hound]

I know, I had no idea wigan fans had such a low opinion of him just because he went to Union at the arse end of his career.

Using this thread as a gauge I think it's a minority that hold a grudge, but most hold Faz in high regard and are thankful for his service.