Quote: tvoc "Only going from memory but didn't Wigan re-negotiate several contracts - extending length and some back-loading - to reduce their current year commitments and free up space for mid season signings? A breach of the spirit rather than the actual?
I do recall then owner Dave Whelan saying in a TV interview that they'd be no bitching and moaning from them if Wigan finished in a relegation spot. Not sure I believed that but at least it was on the record should there be a change of heart later.'"
They also ed a lot of people off signing dobson, who had been on loan at catalans covering for stacey jones. PRetty sure cas were desperate to get a SH at that point and wanted to sign him only to be told not to bother as he wouldn't get a work permit, lo and behold wigan somehow manage to do it.
