Long Admits Interest from Other Clubs

[josie andrews]

One of Wigan's newest signings admits a number of other clubs were also chasing his signature.

Sean Long - who spent most of his career terrorising Wigan while playing for St Helens - has moved back to his hometown club to join the junior coaching staff.

Since retiring as a player in 2011 he has been making a name for himself as assistant coach at Salford City Reds, where he resigned from the post last month.

Long told Wigan TV:

"Yes there were a few other clubs but once Wigan came in, that was it.

When I heard Wigan were interested it was an opportunity I couldn't turn down.

Within two weeks [the deal] was done."

Long has also been speaking about the role he'll be undertaking at the Warriors, saying;

"If I see any deficiencies in a players passing or lines, I'll be doing one-on-one work with them.

In particular with the young half backs like Sam Powell. If Matty Smith or Blake Green go down we need someone to step into their shoes. There should be a quick transition."

And to see the full interview - including footage from Sean's first training session with the boys - go to www.wiganwarriors.com/tv and sign up now

http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news

[Kittwazzer]

Apparently he told someone in a pub he'd have gone to Saints like a shot if they'd asked him!

[Matthew]

Media spiel to try and the fans onside (or at least hate him a little less).

Not convinced

[Matthew]

Apparently he told someone in a pub he'd have gone to Saints like a shot if they'd asked him!

Did he give any betting advice on team selection?