Good luck Willie with your new opportunity As many have said, a great team member who is hard as nails. Maybe not the most gifted player, but 100% every single week when he pulled on the shirt, and as fans thats all we can ask for. I'd put him up in the Dean Bell tough as teak class (but not quite as gifted )

[quote="NickyKiss":2oafinf9]Interested to find out what his new opportunity is. I get the feeling it must be something exciting for him to step away from Wigan and playing Rugby League. Chuffed for him in that respect. He's given his all to the club and deserves to walk away on his terms.[/quote:2oafinf9] Yes, as fans, many of us probably don't think too much about what the players are going to do post playing days. Most are early 30s when they retire and still got best part of 30 years working life left, as most (if not all) aren't going to be able to retire off what they earn i know he's probably not retired how he wanted, but if the opportunity to secure his future is too good to turn down, you cant knock the guy for that and looking after himself and his family

A true warrior, A true gentleman and a credit to the sport! Thank you Willie for putting your body on the line and showing such passion for the team and supporters, week in and week out. The very best of luck in your new venture.

We could not have asked or expected anything more than we got from Willie. I wish he could have signed off his career on the pitch, but I am glad he has got something that sounds like it should be really good for him. He has certainly earned it and he will be fondly remembered. I am sure we will see him back at the Brick from time to time.

[quote="tyr":354yug1p]We could not have asked or expected anything more than we got from Willie. I wish he could have signed off his career on the pitch, but I am glad he has got something that sounds like it should be really good for him. He has certainly earned it and he will be fondly remembered. I am sure we will see him back at the Brick from time to time.[/quote:354yug1p] It's certainly sad but Isa signing off from the field waving to the crowd, why his foot facing the wrong way sums up the guy. Tough as nails but always humble.

[quote="NickyKiss":2dqbsy08]Interested to find out what his new opportunity is. I get the feeling it must be something exciting for him to step away from Wigan and playing Rugby League. Chuffed for him in that respect. He's given his all to the club and deserves to walk away on his terms.[/quote:2dqbsy08] Consummate professional and a top guy. The opportunity may allow him to spend more time with his partner?