That's a little harsh!!! John Wilkinson's loyalty is one of his most admirable qualities, but greatest weaknesses. It's not like he's changed his name to Moran all of a sudden.

Well I was going to type 'Bell end', but you would have still known I was on about your good self.

'Tis true

much worse, infact i'd say he actually ties for this honour, cos round 2001 he was in the team at the same time as shannon heggarty

Phil Bailey in my eyes was amazing defensively. Not the best player to grace the pitch and i'd bet he'd admit that too. But most importantly he was a true sportsman. VERY professional and bonded teams together well. I was gutted to hear him leaving Wigan and knew that he'd bring a lot to the backroom of Salford.

True gentleman in real life. It's a true shame he's been forced to retire as he thoroughly loves the game. I wish him the best for the future and hope he lands himself in a job in the sport somewhere. His passion and professionalism would be a waste if not.

Bailey was a solid backrow player, his only real misfortune regarding the Kangaroos was his selection at centre when that was never his real position, hence he looked like a solid backrow playing as a makeshift centre in a side which normally has a world class centre in position. Chris McKenna fell into the same trap.

Thanks for that Mrs Bailey.

PHIPPS, I've heard of a beautiful holiday destination for you. It's called Libya. Why don't you give it a try sometime?

If they do cheap all inclusives ill go. In fact I think the Leigh fans would pay all my expenses

I think it's more than a little sad that a man's career has ended prematurely and all most people can debate is whether or not he should have played for his national team. Do you think he should have refused? Did he force the Aussie management to select him in some way? Or did he just try his best to forge a career in a tough game and take the opportunities that were handed to him? He's done the decent thing at Salford and I respect him for that. There's plenty of superstars that wouldn't have done

I've never even heard of him.