less of the apologies guys, not what i was after all. (thanks for considering that however!)

just pointing out that a 3 page arguement between two users who clearly have an issue with each other doesn't look very appealing to other users and in my personal experience i have been put off from putting across or continuing with my views on certain topics because of being singled out by particular users due to their disagreement with my throughts - i want this site to do well and be used well and not have people put off from using it and i'm sure the mods will feel the same.

before i go on, i also would like to point out that i do not feel that people should agree with my views either, that is totally not my point. i just think that all views should be considered and accepted as just that, a view. if you disagree then say so, but don't spend the best part of a week nit picking on everyones tiny minute detail in their comments to make yourself look better or make it seem you have the upper hand. just debat, discuss, argue if you must, just don't bully people just because they have differing views. lets all get along - to an extent!

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back on topic now please everyone... who we signing next?!

I think there's no question that Wigan's Academy isn't as strong this season. However you don't need all of the team to come through to first team, just needs 3-4 who are real class to step up which I'm sure will happen at Wigan. At any club it's rare to find more than that number within a squad, making it at first team level


Your scholars are very strong which will form the basis of your next Academy

These things can also be mitigated with smart signings (like we've done with Walters), but it's much cheaper to bring someone through though.  

Seems like plenty of our rivals are making moves to bring in new bodies before the end of the season.

We’re desperately in need of a freshen-up, but we’re not even being linked with anyone. Radlinski seems hell-bent on watching the season go down the toilet.


I’d have taken Shorrocks on loan – even if it meant giving Ellis a week off, or moving him up to prop for a week or two. A fresh body, a bit of a lift for the squad, something different.


And before anyone starts with “what about the cap” – how is it that other sides seem able to move players on, yet we can’t? Could Chan not have been shifted? Did we really need to carry Hurst’s contract for a season knowing he wouldn’t play? Saints are being linked with a new signing, but before he can come in someone needs to vacate a quota spot. What are the odds on them actually getting it done?

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.  


 

Not a bad shout that but for me it would be Forber instead of O Neil