Bateman Extends Contract

[medlocke]

I would have liked a longer deal as I think the lad is going to be a superstar. The downside is that there will not be enough money left in the pot to sign Hurrell!

And you know this because you are the club accountant ?

[jaws1]

Fantastic news its what we have all ben saying on here brilliant a second rower with pace who can play centre.

[Panchitta Marra]

Fantastic news, one of the best forwards in Superleague and at such a young age.
John Bateman's attitude to the game of Rugby League isn't that far off that of Jamie Peacock.
A strong, tough, rugged player with skill and pace.
Chuffed to bits he's extended his contract.

[josie andrews]

The biggest compliment I can give Bateman is I now see him as a Wiganer (until he does an interview).
He gives his all every time he pulls on the Wigan colours.
Well deserved.

He isn't that bad when he isn't being interviewed. I told him the other week when chatting with him, that it is the first time I've actually understood him.

I mentioned the interviews to him & said it sounds like he's speaking jibberish!

He replied that he doesn't like to give them so he talks as fast as he can hoping he can get away quicker!

[Wiganer Ted]

The club has taken some stick over contracts but in this case they've done a brilliant job.
Bateman is a very good Rugby League player indeed.
His deal to end of 2018 is excellent.
We have a real a quality player re-signing for our club.

Well done all at the club who were involved.

[yokozuna]

Great signing.

[ian.birchall]

You are all very trusting. For this it means he will be off to the NRL at the end of 2017.

[No straw damn us]

You are all very trusting. For this it means he will be off to the NRL at the end of 2017.

And I don't see any problem with that if it does happen. Wigan will get a fee, which is better than letting him go a year later for nothing.

[josie andrews]

You are all very trusting. For this it means he will be off to the NRL at the end of 2017.

And I don't see any problem with that if it does happen. Wigan will get a fee, which is better than letting him go a year later for nothing.

The club will still get a fee;

The contract extension will see John stay with the Wigan Club until the end of 2017 with an option for 2018. The contract will allow John the opportunity to go to the NRL in 2019 on the provision that a substantial transfer fee is agreed.

[ddtftf]

Great news, he lives near me at Appley Bridge nr the canal, and I know he doesn't drive as he catches the bus to Wigan so at least he will not drink and drive.