Wigan’s Zak Hardaker and Dan Sarginson featured on the latest ‘Out Of Your League’ podcast - here’s how you can listen.
Episode three of the podcast, hosted by Will Perry and Mark Flanagan, this week heard both Wigan players talk at length about everything from their hair lines to personal battles off the field.
https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2019 ... Q61WX6j.99
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Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Brilliant insight into how these two players have coped with their differing personal problems.
Respect to both players on opening up in this way
Respect to both players on opening up in this way
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: Warriors on SL podcast
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Anyone can contact me on ddtftf@aol.com pm me
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I have been visiting North West Aesthetics for a couple of years now. The staff are most helpful and Dr David Taylor is excellent at what he does. He is very honest in his recommendations and is an amazing practitioner. I have been very happy with my results and have had no hesitation in recommending Dr David and his team to my daughter and friends who have commented on my younger looking skin. We are so lucky to have this clinic in Wigan!
Highly recommend this medically qualified team. Friendly, professional & offering experienced, reliable advice. Why would anyone risk using unqualified people when limited / no price difference? They offer an extensive range of products & procedures but there’s no up selling as they have a duty of care. Medical expertise is used to assess your problem and recommend the right treatment - most importantly, they deliver great results!! I’ve referred a couple of friends (both male & female) who were equally pleased. Highly recommend.
I have been treated on several occasions now by Dr David and have found him to be totally honest with the results I am to expect never promising this 60 yr old woman that I will leave his clinic looking like a 20 yr old! He has always treated me to look my best and more never looking ridiculous as many clinics I am sure would. He has advised me at times not to have certain treatments or too much of what I request and therefore I have 100% trust in his advice as to what and what will not help me to look the best I can at my age. He always treats me kindly and always answers my questions never ever rushing the appointment and I have never ever come away from an appointment disappointed . I cannot speak highly enough of my care from booking the appointment to my treatment all staff always have time to answer my questions with patience and understanding . I would recommend anyone considering any cosmetic treatment to book at this clinic
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I’ve just watched the full interview. Had a tear in my eye when Sarge was speaking about crying in the dressing room at half time and how George Williams helped him by staying with him overnight.
Zak has really struggled with his demons with drink, drugs and ADHD something I can relate to as many of us in society can as well.
I just thought how we forget that players have lives aside from Rugby. The pressure of a gameday and the highs and lows must just destroy some people. Which is why some players resort to dodgy practices to take the edge off.
I am so glad we are fans of a sport that is talking about mental health, as someone who struggles with depression and anxiety seeing how these guys have dealt with their issues has helped me a little bit to understand my problems and if it leads to just one person coming out and saying they’re depressed or struggling to cope then it is worth it!
I wish Sarge all the best for his career after being with us, nobody should go through what he has and I hope he goes on to great things, even if it’s out of rugby. Am I right in thinking he has a Uni degree in law?
Zak has really struggled with his demons with drink, drugs and ADHD something I can relate to as many of us in society can as well.
I just thought how we forget that players have lives aside from Rugby. The pressure of a gameday and the highs and lows must just destroy some people. Which is why some players resort to dodgy practices to take the edge off.
I am so glad we are fans of a sport that is talking about mental health, as someone who struggles with depression and anxiety seeing how these guys have dealt with their issues has helped me a little bit to understand my problems and if it leads to just one person coming out and saying they’re depressed or struggling to cope then it is worth it!
I wish Sarge all the best for his career after being with us, nobody should go through what he has and I hope he goes on to great things, even if it’s out of rugby. Am I right in thinking he has a Uni degree in law?
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I was wondering why you posted this earlier and I know why now hahaddtftf wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:23 pm Norhtwest Aesthetics in Wigan Dr David Taylor does amazing hair transplants and does seminars in Turkey once a month on advanced aesthetics and hair transplants . Gaz Hock knows him well so he could tell you about the clinic in Wigan , so save the flight and get a professional doctor with a genuine back up after treatment care .
Anyone can contact me on ddtftf@aol.com pm me
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Hardaker opens up on aftermath of failed drugs test
Wigan Warriors star Zak Hardaker has opened up about the aftermath of his failed drugs test that ruled him out of the 2017 Super League Grand Final.
The 27-year-old is currently in the process of rebuilding his career following a 16-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
The then-Castleford fullback was set to play a part in the Tigers first-ever Super League Grand Final before news broke the day before that he would be unavailable.
The Tigers went on to lose 24-6 to Hardaker’s former club Leeds.
And while he initially thought he had somehow gotten away without being caught, he says there was always a worry in the back of his mind.
"I was thinking in my mind ‘I might have a fast metabolism, it might have gone out (of his system)’ but there was something inside me saying I knew I’d get done,” he told the Out of Your League podcast.
“I told my missus that night and I couldn’t sleep for two or three weeks and after about three weeks I still hadn’t heard anything so I thought I might have gotten away with it.
“I had the Man of Steel awards on the Tuesday, we trained Wednesday, had the day off Thursday.
“Then my mum, I was still living with my mum, shouted me from downstairs at about 11:30 on that Thursday saying Daryl Powell was on the phone.
"So I went down and spoke to him and he said the club had had an email about the drugs test being positive.
"My world came crashing down to an abrupt end really. I didn’t know what to do so I just jumped in my car and went off.”
It was then Hardaker found himself panicking. The worries about who he would be letting down and the state of his career saw him nearly run away from the country altogether.
It was the stubbornness and love of his girlfriend Elisha, however, that meant Hardaker didn’t stray further off the ropes and instead saw him go on an internet-free retreat instead.
“I sat by a canal for about an hour just looking at the clouds and thinking ‘what do I do?’
“I rang my mate and said ‘I’ll get my passport, let’s go on holiday’, which was me trying to cope with it and not very well obviously.
“My passport was at my missus’ house at the time so I rung her up asking for it but she said wherever I was going she’d be going with me.
“We ended up booking a little chalet in Windermere for five days. We went down there, I turned my phone off.
“The Grand Final was played two days later. I switched my phone on to look at the result and Castleford had lost, which made me feel even worse because I’d like to think if I’d played it might have been a different result.
“So I had all the feelings of guilt and that I’d let the lads down, let my family down and everyone was talking about it.
“I’ve never been great with my feelings, whether it’s being upset or angry or whatever.
“I’ve always gone out or done something I’m not supposed to on the back of me not handing the pressure very well.
“I’ve never handled pressure very well, whether it’s bad or good"
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/hardaker ... est-21743/
Wigan Warriors star Zak Hardaker has opened up about the aftermath of his failed drugs test that ruled him out of the 2017 Super League Grand Final.
The 27-year-old is currently in the process of rebuilding his career following a 16-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
The then-Castleford fullback was set to play a part in the Tigers first-ever Super League Grand Final before news broke the day before that he would be unavailable.
The Tigers went on to lose 24-6 to Hardaker’s former club Leeds.
And while he initially thought he had somehow gotten away without being caught, he says there was always a worry in the back of his mind.
"I was thinking in my mind ‘I might have a fast metabolism, it might have gone out (of his system)’ but there was something inside me saying I knew I’d get done,” he told the Out of Your League podcast.
“I told my missus that night and I couldn’t sleep for two or three weeks and after about three weeks I still hadn’t heard anything so I thought I might have gotten away with it.
“I had the Man of Steel awards on the Tuesday, we trained Wednesday, had the day off Thursday.
“Then my mum, I was still living with my mum, shouted me from downstairs at about 11:30 on that Thursday saying Daryl Powell was on the phone.
"So I went down and spoke to him and he said the club had had an email about the drugs test being positive.
"My world came crashing down to an abrupt end really. I didn’t know what to do so I just jumped in my car and went off.”
It was then Hardaker found himself panicking. The worries about who he would be letting down and the state of his career saw him nearly run away from the country altogether.
It was the stubbornness and love of his girlfriend Elisha, however, that meant Hardaker didn’t stray further off the ropes and instead saw him go on an internet-free retreat instead.
“I sat by a canal for about an hour just looking at the clouds and thinking ‘what do I do?’
“I rang my mate and said ‘I’ll get my passport, let’s go on holiday’, which was me trying to cope with it and not very well obviously.
“My passport was at my missus’ house at the time so I rung her up asking for it but she said wherever I was going she’d be going with me.
“We ended up booking a little chalet in Windermere for five days. We went down there, I turned my phone off.
“The Grand Final was played two days later. I switched my phone on to look at the result and Castleford had lost, which made me feel even worse because I’d like to think if I’d played it might have been a different result.
“So I had all the feelings of guilt and that I’d let the lads down, let my family down and everyone was talking about it.
“I’ve never been great with my feelings, whether it’s being upset or angry or whatever.
“I’ve always gone out or done something I’m not supposed to on the back of me not handing the pressure very well.
“I’ve never handled pressure very well, whether it’s bad or good"
https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/hardaker ... est-21743/
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan