According to Neil Barraclough, Rugby League writer for the Daily Mail, who has just tweeted the following -

[iWigan getting nervous? Maguire has banned players from talking to press this week. Whole Leeds squad was available on Monday. Big contrast.[/i

Because the leeds players have far too much to say

Every player and club has a responsibility to promote our sport. Wigan should be fined for their dullness.

I know andy coley has spoke to sky sports this week. It is a shame really as it may have added some spice.

Mind you Maguire may not want to light the fuse by letting his players have a say or he may feel that Phil Clarkes comments have added to much friction as it is.

As the great bill shankley told his players "give em toffees" which was meant to tell his players Do not give the opposition a reason to want to beat your than they already do. Wigan will come to settle a score we need to match it as they say lets do the talking on the pitch

first its the dull rugby now their players arent even allowed a personality, They just never get in to the spirit of things do they

The club are clearly satisfied that the players can deal with the press. After all, they are used to the big game build up.

Obviously, this is a big weekend for small time clubs. It's understandable that they'd want to wrap their players up in cotton wool.

You would think they would let them enjoy it. After all, for most of those Wigan players, a semi final is going to be a "once in a career" thing.

i think its only piggy riddell that resembles a giant baby,
Tomkins resembles a rat not a baby

Whats the harm? What ever is said before the game the players from both sides will still go onto the pitch focused and ready to play to the best to their abilities. Unless MaGuire feels his players are not professional enough to do that?

And quite rightly so Mr Maguire.

Some of your players ( Mr Maguire,/ Wigan)are unable to sting a few letters together let alone a whole sentance.

I'm thinking of one or 2 ex Bradford lads there

Edit : maybe I can't communicate either!!

I can't believe that many players actually pay attention to what has been said in the press. Indeed, it wouldn't surprise me if half of the "interviews" on the club website are from the imagination of the Headingley press office, rather than from the mouths of the players.

At the end of the day, this is a play-off semi final. If you need something to "motivate" you for that, you're in the wrong profession.

Good effort.