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Has anyone read the article in one of this mornings newspapers in which it says that Adrian Lam may be tempted to postpone his decision to retire for another season.

The article states that Lam says he has retired from the game for any other club except Wigan, therefore leaving the door open to continue playing for the Warriors.

Any thoughts ???

All we can do is keep our fingers ccrossed!

The reason why lam is retiring is because Wigan wouldn't offer him another contract, even for one year. Its very unlikely that the club will change its mind, as that would be like admitting that they had made a terrible mess of recruitment for next season. Also, they would have to admit that they let Luke go for reasons other than the salary cap.

Well we need a scrum half. And robbos gone so we need lammy to stay really.

We knew that when we decided to let Lam and Robinson go. The plan was obviously to move Orr to scrum half, with Brown or O'Loughlin outside him.

I think the only problem with this as far as the board is concerned, was when the fans started to point out the obvious fact that this would not be a good move. We have struggled to create enough chances even with Lam playing. When he has been injured, we have not been good enough in attack. It just highlights the fact that the boars plan will not work.

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If Lam does indeed retire at the end of this season, and as Mike says the supporters believe that using Orr at scrum half with either Brown or O'Loughlin at stand off isn't the solution.

Which player(s) do supporters believe will give a solution to our half back problem ???

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Folks remember we do have the rule that is the salary cap to keep to as well.

well really kevin brown isn't a very good s/o. And last year when orr went to s/h he didnt play his best.

Heres my oppinion on this matter. Lam on his day is still the best scrum half in the league without a shadow of a doubt, his bad injury seems to have heeled well and since he came back he has missed only 3 or 4 games. Age isnt a concern really, he is as fit as anyone in super league, he isnt a player who relies on pace alone(unlike Long + Mcguire)he uses his brain to open defences. I would say he is definatly worth keeping for one more season, in the meantime Wigan need to make plans for a quality replacement next season, I would say go for Craig Gower, if he is willing to go to salford then signing for Wigan wouldnt be a problem. Gower is 25 now, he still has at least 6 seasons in him so he would be a great signing for the future. He will be the 1st choice scrum half for the Aussies this autumn, as Kimmorley and Johns are injured.

lam is still a great player who is still right on form. it would be a good move to keep him another season but as mike said the board (well maurice) will not want to lose face! maybe a role in the coaching department with the ocasional game could be the way out for both parties. lam earns his wages in coaching with the bonus of an extra few quid when he appears for us on the pitch!

Mike posted:
The reason why lam is retiring is because Wigan wouldn't offer him another contract, even for one year. Its very unlikely that the club will change its mind, as that would be like admitting that they had made a terrible mess of recruitment for next season. Also, they would have to admit that they let Luke go for reasons other than the salary cap.

Would he still count on the salary cap if he were a player/assistant coach?