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Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:42 am
by Exiled Wiganer
I don’t understand how people can be feeling underwhelmed about something which is entirely speculative. He costs us nothing on the cap and we can take a look at him without even having to play him in the first team. It’s a free hit (leaving aside Mr Danson having to pay him of course).
His name vaguely rang a bell, I think because of his NFL move, and he looks big and quick. Let’s see what Peet and co can make of him. I completely trust their ability to assess what he can do for us, and have no worries that they will feel the need to pick him if he is going to improve the side.
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:55 am
by Southern Softy
I'm a cynic, so assume that there will be commercial tie-ins that will cover his wages and I'm not sure we will see him in a Wigan shirt.
Nice if he proves me wrong although I can't for the life of me see why Martian Offiah was instrumental in the move.
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 11:28 am
by Charriots Offiah
More good publicity for the club.
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:42 pm
by Blackpool_Pie
Exiled Wiganer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:42 am
I don’t understand how people can be feeling underwhelmed about something which is entirely speculative. He costs us nothing on the cap and we can take a look at him without even having to play him in the first team. It’s a free hit (leaving aside Mr Danson having to pay him of course).
His name vaguely rang a bell, I think because of his NFL move, and he looks big and quick. Let’s see what Peet and co can make of him. I completely trust their ability to assess what he can do for us, and have no worries that they will feel the need to pick him if he is going to improve the side.
He's definitely not big. Around 5'8 and about 85kgs.
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:46 pm
by southportcdm
Cheers, 'Blackpool'.
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:07 pm
by Blackpool_Pie
You're welcome 'Southport'
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:55 pm
by Fujiman
Missing from today’s match v Saracens. Injured
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:28 pm
by Blackpool_Pie
Fujiman wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 4:55 pm
Missing from today’s match v Saracens. Injured
Nope. Just not been selected. He still warmed up
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:30 pm
by Blackpool_Pie
Fwiw this signing could go either way. He still is absolutely electric and has scored some great tries for Gloucester this season. The spotlight will really be on him defensively and under a high ball. My main take away is that this is a massive vote of no confidence for Douglas
Re: New signing
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:50 pm
by Charriots Offiah
Blackpool_Pie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:42 pm
Exiled Wiganer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:42 am
I don’t understand how people can be feeling underwhelmed about something which is entirely speculative. He costs us nothing on the cap and we can take a look at him without even having to play him in the first team. It’s a free hit (leaving aside Mr Danson having to pay him of course).
His name vaguely rang a bell, I think because of his NFL move, and he looks big and quick. Let’s see what Peet and co can make of him. I completely trust their ability to assess what he can do for us, and have no worries that they will feel the need to pick him if he is going to improve the side.
He's definitely not big. Around 5'8 and about 85kgs.
Jason Robinson esq?
