In this mornings "Evening Post", it states Pat has spoken about a new deal with the club, but, he is concentrating on his 'footy' at the moment! And doesn't want any distractions by thoughts of his long term future for the time being!
He is in his sixth season at Wigan.
Pat Richards
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josie andrews
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Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Pat Richards
We desperately need Paddy to stay, I would be gutted if he left after this season!
Wish list: Billy Slater please!!!!!!!!
Re: Pat Richards
One of the best overseas players we have had.
Hope him and Wigan can work out something.
Hope him and Wigan can work out something.
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Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Pat Richards
PAT Richards is delaying talks over his future to devote his full attention to reclaiming his golden form.
Out of contract at the end of this season, the 29-year-old has spoken to the Warriors about extending his stay at the DW Stadium. But he does not want to be distracted by thoughts of his long-term future for the time being.
He said: “I’ve spoken to the club (about a new deal) but I’m just concentrating on my footy at the moment.
Rugby union outfit Sale Sharks have already declared an interest in the goal-kicking winger and there would be plenty of other clubs, in both codes, interested in his services.
Is Pats delay in making his decision solely due to it being a genuine distraction to how he plays, or is he just vying for time to see which best offers come along.
If the offer from Sale Sharks of 4 times his current salary at Wigan is genuine, then we wont see Pat in Cherry & White next season.
Out of contract at the end of this season, the 29-year-old has spoken to the Warriors about extending his stay at the DW Stadium. But he does not want to be distracted by thoughts of his long-term future for the time being.
He said: “I’ve spoken to the club (about a new deal) but I’m just concentrating on my footy at the moment.
Rugby union outfit Sale Sharks have already declared an interest in the goal-kicking winger and there would be plenty of other clubs, in both codes, interested in his services.
Is Pats delay in making his decision solely due to it being a genuine distraction to how he plays, or is he just vying for time to see which best offers come along.
If the offer from Sale Sharks of 4 times his current salary at Wigan is genuine, then we wont see Pat in Cherry & White next season.
Re: Pat Richards
Probably too much to ask but it is amazing in this day and age that an overseas player could nearly stay long enough to earn a testimonial.
Hence, my suggestion that an overseas player staying for 5, 6, 7, 8+ years gets a testimonial which encourages them to stay longer etc.
Hence, my suggestion that an overseas player staying for 5, 6, 7, 8+ years gets a testimonial which encourages them to stay longer etc.
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Thats a genuine shout CP, one I would definitely agree with.cpwigan wrote:Probably too much to ask but it is amazing in this day and age that an overseas player could nearly stay long enough to earn a testimonial.
Hence, my suggestion that an overseas player staying for 5, 6, 7, 8+ years gets a testimonial which encourages them to stay longer etc.
Re: Pat Richards
It may be a way of creating more loyalty, boosting salaries. Perhaps even the British player testimonial requirement should be lowered to 8 years? 6 for overseas, 8 for non overseas?
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Panchitta Marra
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Re: Pat Richards
For genuine loyal players, why not.cpwigan wrote:It may be a way of creating more loyalty, boosting salaries. Perhaps even the British player testimonial requirement should be lowered to 8 years? 6 for overseas, 8 for non overseas?
The employment as a professional Rugby League player is a short enough one as it is.
This would be a nice little added incentive for loyalty shown by the player to the club
By honouring it the club sends a message out to players that it genuinely respects their loyalty.
Re: Pat Richards
Good call CP. We all understand that their career in a high impact contact sport is all too short and they have to do the best for their family and themselves as they can but he would be a HUGE loss to us but I could not do anything other than wish him well in whatever he decides, he owes us nothing but we owe him a great deal.
This statement of concentrating on his play and form does smack of a remark along the lines of the famous (or should that be infamous) no comments we have grown used to lately
This statement of concentrating on his play and form does smack of a remark along the lines of the famous (or should that be infamous) no comments we have grown used to lately
Never argue with an idiot. He will bring you down to his level and beat you with experience.