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the winky one wrote: Where is Wignes?

Turn left at Sent Ellins.

Actually the real reason has only just occurred to me - it's all Josies fault. Last week it was Granada news - the whole thing has turned her head and she is now after a starring role for her and Jack in Micky Rourke's movie about Gareth.
Oh how quickly the bright lights of tinsletown do beckon!

If this numpty comes and Wigan allow Daz Goulding & Stephan Marsh to leave I will seriously cosider if I would make the 120 mile journey down the M6 to watch him play.
Not in same class as either of these far younger lads.
Not sure where IL is coming from with this decision if true.

OJ wrote:

the winky one wrote: Where is Wignes?

Turn left at Sent Ellins.

Actually the real reason has only just occurred to me - it's all Josies fault. Last week it was Granada news - the whole thing has turned her head and she is now after a starring role for her and Jack in Micky Rourke's movie about Gareth.
Oh how quickly the bright lights of tinsletown do beckon!

what have I done now??

josie andrews wrote:
what have I done now??

Booked yourself and Jack an invite to the Oscars apparently!

Kittwazzer wrote:

josie andrews wrote:
what have I done now??

Booked yourself and Jack an invite to the Oscars apparently!

:eusa16: :eusa16:

Published on Wednesday 31 August 2011 11:11 Wigan Today.net

GARETH Thomas is poised to become Wigan’s first signing for 2012.

In a shock move, the former British Lions centre is set to sign a one-year deal with the Challenge Cup winners for next season.

The 37-year-old has been on the hunt for a new club since his current outfit, Crusaders, announced they would not be continuing in Super League next season.

He was on Wigan’s radar earlier this year as a replacement for George Carmont, before he signed an extension at the doomed Wrexham-outfit. And though Carmont has since made a U-turn on his retirement plans, the Warriors still want him on board to provide depth to their three-quarters.

It is understood he has been offered a one-year deal and is keen on a move to the DW Stadium, where he would link up with his current Crusaders and Wales national coach Iestyn Harris – who will be appointed Shaun Wane’s assistant next year, a move exclusively revealed by the Evening Post last month.

The move for Thomas would surprise many supporters.

He turns 38 next July, and is the competition’s second-oldest player after Steve Menzies. But unlike former Kangaroos international Menzies, Thomas is relatively new to league, having only been persuaded to switch codes when ex-Warriors chief Brian Noble was in charge at Crusaders at the start of last year.

His form has been steady, but his age will raise concerns among the Warriors faithful, especially as Joel Tomkins is starting to flourish in the right-centre berth – as he showed at Wembley last Saturday – and home-grown products Darrell Goulding and Stefan Marsh are waiting in the wings.

But his capture would certainly help broaden Wigan’s profile. Thomas still has a huge following in Wales for his exploits in the 15-a-side code.

Cover for George? GT is barely fit to cover for the bloke who brings on the kicking tee!

There is no way he should be ahead of Goulding, Marsh or anyone else for that matter. Looks very poor in a terrible side. I've heard that his wages won't count towards the cap, but if IL is keen to give away money then I can think of a lot better charities than an aging RU player!

I don't see what he brings from a coaching perspective either - he's barely been playing RL for 5 minutes. I seriously doubt that he will attract anyone worth having from RU either.

Maybe the plan is for him to replace Pryce - are Quins short a centre for next year?

Why?

Matthew wrote:There is no way he should be ahead of Goulding, Marsh or anyone else for that matter. Looks very poor in a terrible side. I've heard that his wages won't count towards the cap, but if IL is keen to give away money then I can think of a lot better charities than an aging RU player!

I don't see what he brings from a coaching perspective either - he's barely been playing RL for 5 minutes. I seriously doubt that he will attract anyone worth having from RU either.

Then you join everyone else who has commented on here so far in thinking he should be behind Goulding and Marsh.
Given that the RFL are reportedly paying his wages and there is no transfer fee involved, I don't see IL giving too much money away do you?

If there is anyone worth attracting from RU then having him representing us must surely strengthen our position.

Don't know where the bit about coaching has come from.