Re: Who should coach the Warriors next season?

DaveO · Post by **DaveO** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:48 pm

Of those listed I have gone for Anderson simply because I want some off-field discipline and professionalism instilled into the players.

Far too many tales of drinking for my liking and I reckon we need a coach who will stand away from the players and take no nonsense.

You could say Hanley and Edwards would do that but they would be high risk as they have little or no RL coaching experience, especially recently.

Of the other Aussies, Farrar and Sharp I have no idea about as coaches and Bennett is as likely to come as Raper is to stay IMO.

Tony Smith is a sideways move at best for the club. It's not two weeks since we were slagging Hudds off for poor dull tacticts (slowing down at the PTB etc) so do we want thet here?

Dave

sedbergh · Post by **sedbergh** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 9:27 pm

There will be a lot more speculation before the season is out. I still think Shaun McCrae is the best coach in Super League but would he come to a club where the chairman signs the players for you on his annual Oz holiday? I don't think McCrae would come and I'm not a fan of Ellery Hanley. Great player but arrogant and a bit out of touch.

howfener · Post by **howfener** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:42 am

I agree Dave I have voted for Anderson as a strict disciplinarian. I think we have become very sloppy in defence and the one thing all Anderson's teams have had is good defence.
If there is a drink culture at wigan I am sure he will stamp on it and if this means heads rolling then so be it.

Uncle Joe · Post by **Uncle Joe** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 4:54 pm

Mike Gregory AND Adrian Lam

Deltic3 · Post by **Deltic3** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 9:20 pm

Uncle Joe posted:
Mike Gregory AND Adrian Lam

That could be an interesting combo. I wonder if Adrian would be interested in becoming Assistant coach? I think his experience could prove invaluable. Personally though i think that it is already sorted for Chris Anderson to take over next season.

ellery · Post by **ellery** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 10:01 pm

According to Rugby League World Maurice is after Wayne Bennett and they seem to think he is ready for a new challenge and we are certainly that!

Pedro the Exile · Post by **Pedro the Exile** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 10:48 am

We need a coach who can instill discipline & motivation into the team and is also creative in his approach.Too many times over the last seaso & a half we have suffered from inconsistent defence together with a complete paralysis when faced with a good defence.
Whilst I like Raper I'm not convinced of his coaching abilities because of the above.
In the glory days every player would die on the field rather than lose & we seem to have lost that passion & belief on a match by match basis.One week great.the next week poor.We now have a bunch of kids who are Wigan through & through & we can build on this.
The drinking culture is a problem at Wigan & I understand that Raper was not entirely blameless in this regard.
My votes theerfore go to Hanley who would instill 100% professionalism in the team and Anderson or Bennett for the above reasons.
Given a choice ,probably Bennett.
In the meantime lets see how Gregory shapes up..you never know.I alsi think that leaving it untill the end of the season is the right decision so that Greg can focus on the remaining games.
Ulltimately 8 coaches in 10 years & 6 in 6 years is shamefull.

ic001f6332 · Post by **ic001f6332** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 8:56 pm

there is no doubt shaun edwards was one of the best players ever to display his talents on the hallowed turf, but why should we damage his reputation when he fails coaching our beloved cherry and whites.

Emma Farrell · Post by **Emma Farrell** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:36 am

why are people voting for shaun edwards? he has had no experience in coaching. personally i think we should keep mike gregory because he has all the players trust and he has sed that he is determined to keep the job!!! p.s i love andy farrell oh and wigan ARE gonna win the grand final.C'MON