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New Wigan Book

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:57 pm
by Silken Skills
Out today: The Wigan Warriors Miscellany by Ewan Phillips

Part reference book, part fan's eye view The Wigan Warriors Miscellanyis a fascinating compendium of facts, quirks and nostalgia from Rugby League's greatest club with a foreword by Wigan god Kris Radlinski MBE.

As slender and entertaining as Sam Tomkins, it's packed tighter than Billy McGinty's pineapple ring and probably better value for money than David Vaealiki.

Written by a lifelong Wigan fan, the book attempts to cram over a century of the Super League Champions' glorious history into one handy volume. Looking back at the great games, star players and gruesome injuries from every Cherry and White era, it is the ideal stocking filler for any Wigan follower: if you've ever wondered which Wigan players appeared in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, beat David Boon's mile- high beer consumption record for a flight from Australia to England or won a holiday on Every Second Countsthen this is the book for you.

The Wigan Warriors Miscellany by Ewan Phillips available now in stores and online

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:37 pm
by gpartin
Just ordered this from Amazon. £7.49 with 3-5 day free delivery (RRP £9.99 I believe). Can't go wrong at that price even if its crap.

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:52 pm
by gpartin
Book finally arrived today, obviously not had chance to read it yet but had a look through and for the money its worth a read for anyone who's interested in random facts and a bit of nostalgia.

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:07 pm
by josie andrews
Mine came on Saturday :) I, too, haven't started to read it yet, just the foreward, but agree with Gaz looks a very good read :)

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:10 pm
by DaiJones
I know the author of this book a bit so bought a copy out of curiosity, fair play to him I enjoyed it. Ideal stocking filler

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:21 am
by doc
I got my copy last week.

I thought the comparison of the 1923(?) squad with the current squad was interesting. In 1923 only one forward weighed in at over 14 stone! Amazing when you consider most of todays centres and some wingers are bigger.

The number of Welsh players in the 1920s was surprising.

Re: New Wigan Book

Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:46 am
by THE 18th Man
according to Sky Sports Sam is 14 stone. :doz: