[quote="Zig":2ujimovy]Hi mate, I spoke with one of the coaches at Wigan tonight and he told me that Matty Lees’ agent has approached Wigan about a deal. It would appear that Matty is currently on a below average salary at Saints. I’m not saying that he won’t extend his deal at Saints but they will need to triple his salary.[/quote:2ujimovy] He's not on a below average salary at all. He's on a very good deal. A glimpse at his social media should tell you that. Have a look at the house he is having built and the money spent on it. That alone should be enough to tell you he is on a good deal already.

I think there still value to be had finding you get players who aren't getting a start due to the likes of Ponga, Clearly, etc. For example I think David Armstrong for Leigh will be the signing of the year, tempted to have a MoS bet on him at 33-1 As others have mentioned, wigans track record of treating overseas players well and giving opportunity to develop their careers will act in our favour when we do need to sign new talent. I think up and coming players rather than big names is the way forward..

[quote="Big Steve":3sqpyhdg]I think there still value to be had finding you get players who aren't getting a start due to the likes of Ponga, Clearly, etc. For example I think David Armstrong for Leigh will be the signing of the year, tempted to have a MoS bet on him at 33-1 As others have mentioned, wigans track record of treating overseas players well and giving opportunity to develop their careers will act in our favour when we do need to sign new talent. I think up and coming players rather than big names is the way forward..[/quote:3sqpyhdg] Leigh probably have the master of picking up these gems in Adrian Lam. He's played a big part in getting Field, French, Ipappe, O'Donnell, Amone etc over to superleague and all have been exceptional. You wouldn't be at all surprised to see Armstrong being the next success story.

[quote="Zig":c0ldtz90]Out of interest, how much do they pay to play at the stadium?[/quote:c0ldtz90] £500k per year Then we obviously earn whatever sales come from food and drink. The pitch was £1.3m so it’s a good relationship on both sides.

[quote="Stu M":gae1uo7h]£500k per year Then we obviously earn whatever sales come from food and drink. The pitch was £1.3m so it’s a good relationship on both sides.[/quote:gae1uo7h] Sounds like a great deal for Saints.

[quote="Stu M":3lhgplui]£500k per year Then we obviously earn whatever sales come from food and drink. The pitch was £1.3m so it’s a good relationship on both sides.[/quote:3lhgplui] A good income stream which is important given the last couple of years financially.