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Gareth Widdop
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:22 pm
by cpwigan
Myself and Eclipse have been telling you this kid was the real deal for 2 years. Looks like Madge thinks so too
http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html
New Wigan coach Michael Maguire, an assistant at the Storm until last year, believes Widdop, originally from Halifax, has a bright future.
Maguire said: "He is a young kid that is coming through and performed very well.
"He has been under a very good teacher in Billy Slater, he really helps out the young boys. Gareth is probably behind one of the best in the world.
"He has definitely got that bit of X factor about him. He is quick and very comfortable under a high ball. He is very consistent at what he does."
The Melbourne side, who face Leeds at Elland Road a week on Sunday, are due to head north early next week and will attend Wigan's Engage Super League match against Catalans Dragons on Friday.
Maguire added that he may even make a cheeky attempt to lure Widdop to the DW Stadium.
"He is an Englishman so I imagine he would like to come over here and play," Maguire said.
"He's a kid I imagine has spent some time around Wigan so I'd like to see him come back with us some time."
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:53 pm
by Yorks_Loyal
Also in the Daily Star. Would be a good signing for us. He hasnt decided wheather to play for England or the Aussies. Think a move back home will sway it towards england. Would definatly be a good signing tho.
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:00 pm
by ancientnloyal
He's not afraid to play the youngsters. Remember talented kids who we signed that took time to get into the first team? Flannagan for one in the old regime.
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:32 pm
by Exiled Wiganer
Yes, MM is looking to put a young lad Bailey in the first team pdq on the basis of his form and pre-season contribution. No way would Noble do that.
Gareth Widdop
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:45 pm
by tommo46
http://www.melbournestorm.com.au/defau ... y&id=22772
anyone heard anythin about this young english full back playin for the storm, heard he may be comin to wigan nxt year, will be interesting to see how he goes for them over here, another fantastic goal kicker aswell!!
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:11 pm
by tommo46
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:22 pm
by cpwigan
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:31 pm
by tommo46
sorry cp didnt see that!!
Re: Gareth Widdop
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:06 pm
by shawxshark
played for kings cross as a kid, can also play stand off. i mentcioned him when maguires appiontment was made if he could bring this guy with him. a couple of seasons wih us would do him world of good then he can go back to oz and have a crack in nrl, cos unless slater gets injured he's not gonna get in, i thought he said he was proud to be english and would play for us