He's on peanuts at wigan after his ban

That's part of the reason for him kicking up a fuss about a move. He is in his peak years as a player and even if Wigan renegotiated his contract (which they haven't been willing to) I doubt he would get the big money he is after. His next contract is his most important one as a player and I have no doubt he will go to the highest bidder if and when he is made available. No doubt he has seen what Kev is earning now and wants some of that.

Apparently Widnes will be announcing Hocks signing today

If the only clubs interested in signing him are Widnes and Salford, it suggests there is an underlying factor why Wigan want rid and no other top club would want him...

Which is???
Teams are probably quite happy with their squads (minus Salford) for the season and could be close to the salary cap so i imagine they wouldnt be able to afford the fee and afford his new probably more than reasonable wage demands.

He might be a bit of a daft ba****d but any team would be better for having him in. Including us.

Undoubtedly a good player but far too Wigan for us

Glad to hear that we don't seem interested

I'm glad we're not interested. I'd find it very hard to support Hock in a Saints shirt.

I think that probably says it all

Strangely enough, reading the Salfords fans comments - they don't want him.

The main reason people don't want him are more to do with re-activated rumours about other issues which quite rightly can't be discussed on here without a ban or a "Comment Removed".

Wdines seem firm favourites as the receptacle of Wigan's discards.

A season long loan at Widnes then off to Australia, apparently.

Not a shock , Wigoon dont want him but dont want him going to a team that might be a serious rival. Also top teams dont want a bad apple

Signing confirmed. I LOVE to say I told you so.......

www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news

www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news

"Since I and Wigan are not prepared to allow Gareth to play for one of our major competitors, we have decided to retain his registration and to allow him to move on loan to Widnes, with whom we have an excellent relationship.

Hahaha by the way Wigan are going at the moment Widnes will be one of their major competitors

Is it me, or are Wigan looking a lot lot weaker than last season? Carmont, Finch, Lulu, Lima and Hock out and Green, Smith and Taylor in? They're going to do a Bradford in my opinion.