Just been on evening news here in New Zealand (weds),that Michael Mcguire WILL be at Souths next season and that he has a get out clause in his contract should a NRL team come in for him.

Not so sure.

A few years ago before Maguire came to the club i would of been happy to give Edwards a shot at Wigan but much of that would of been down to my frustrations at the time with Brian Noble and his inability to take Wigan forward.

My expectations have changed massivley since Maguire arrived and caused a revolution at Wigan - make no mistake about it - we are not talking about subtle changes to the team under Maguire - from speaking to people close to the club he just about changed everything - including the culture.

To now revert to a coach who has been out of the game for so long and has not been involved in the game at the highest level concerns me.

Good post.

Edwards was a legend as a player.

Legendary players don't make good coaches as Ellery Hanley proved.

Most on our board seem pretty convinced that he will be leaving at the end of the season. As for Edwards i'd love to see him back in the game but i don't see how he can come back as a SL head coach having spent so long in Union. I understand he would rather stay down south as that's where his child is.

I think Wane would be better served staying as assistant for another couple of years (maguire did 5 years at melbourne). I don't want him to turn into another Dennis Betts and get the top job too soon.

Maguire isnt daft. He knows his tactics have been found out so hes getting out. When wigan finish nowhere this season, he can blame it on his head not being right.

Wane seems an amiable bloke but I dont think hes the guy to turn wigans fortunes around next season

funny

Wane is a good assistant but he ain't the man to take over if Wigan wanna stay at the top. I am afraid that Wigan would have to look to the NRL again for someone.

Yeah......because TCGW and TVNZ1 are the pinnacle of International Reporting.



I have already said that Ian Lenegan will have loaded the "real money" at the tail end of the 3 yr contract.....If Maguire does leave, it will have to be for a lot of money.......and that is IF he has an escape clause in the contract.

Another good post by Katie

The TV news here had something about Rick Stone possibly going to Wigan now that Bennett is going to Newcastle. Seems believable. Bennett wants Stone to stay as an assistant but if Wigan want him I'd imagine he will go.

My understanding is a 2 year contract with a 3rd year OPTION. So no-one can complain if he goes at the end of this season.

Can't say that i know anything about Rick Stone - is he highly rated in Australia?

Denis Betts is doing a great job at widnes

Millwards doing a great job at Leigh too!

No you have to go for betts as he led widnes charged to super league winning everything infront of him the man is a pure genius grand final after grand final, northen rail cups with widnes now invincible this season,mind you it would take some money to get him away from widnes

He's done a good job with a Newcastle side that is not highly rated personnel wise. And he's a good bloke.

Nailed on to be Wane I reckon to take over. He has an outstanding coaching record with the 18s and reserves (and with him in charge Wigan are 2/2 IIRC)

Rick Stone is the man for Wigan

How can you have a bad record with Wigan juniors?



There academy is amazing

Exit confirmed at the end of the season www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480

Exit confirmed at the end of the season www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480

Heard it on 5 live this morning too, said that McGuire has backed Wane to replace him.

Quote ="Dunbar"Exit confirmed at the end of the season www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480'" As if anyone was surprised that would happen

Quote ="Dunbar"Exit confirmed at the end of the season www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... ml&BID=480'" As if anyone was surprised that would happen

Yet another coach jumps the rat ship that is Wigan. Can't keep hold of a decent coach for any length of time for love nor money at that place.

So what's the thought, Wigan to go out in the 2nd round of play offs this season, then crash and burn next season, player discontent, drag someone out of retirement to save them (Andy Farrell's still walking), and then the coaching cycle begins again. Can't wait.

Ah to be young and innocent