That's a VERY easy question to answer. He hasn't played for the first team yet as he has been on a part time contract. He was offered a full time deal at 16 but chose not to accept it as he wanted to complete his A-Levels. The part time deal was done with the assumption he would sign a full time contract once his A-Levels were complete. He chose not to and sign for sale instead.

What do you suggest a club does. Offer all 'promising' kids 100k a year just in case the turn out to be good?

I really don't see the problem, Wigan are releasing as many (if not more) overseas players than they are bringing in. Hoffman, Finch and Lima are all world-class players. I'd be ecstatic if Cas signed players of this quality, would be ordering my season-ticket tomorrow!

There isn't a problem. It's just another excuse, however unjustified for people to have a pop at Wigan. It's just a hobby for some.

People are entitled to say that Wigan should be focusing on their youth. If it is "world-class", their entire squad should be from Wigan bar 1/2 overseas players.

Suppose it's a consequence of success (and cynically cheating your way out of relegation).

But we are focusing on youth. More than most clubs in Super League.

I think your comment about how our entire squad should be from Wigan is hilarious and you have come across just like the rest of them.

I don't think I'll post on the VT anymore.

Leeds are the only team in the league without an-ex Wigan player. (Admittedly the players at Catalans, Crusaders and Warrington aren't home grown) But it's still a damn good record.

Jon Clarke ?

I'd completely forgotten about him.

Out of interest, did any of you ardent critics listen to what Shaun Wane had to say when Eddie quizzed him about the three signings?

Thought not.

I said entire squad bar 1/2 overseas players but don't let the whole sentence get in the way your whinge.

Focusing on youth more than most clubs? I think some clubs are behind the eight ball due being newly promoted or not having enough cash and slowly but surely some clubs are catching up.

And my comments go for every club, not just Wigan.

No, but I read his article in the Manchester Evening News about it

Fine entire squad bar 1/2 overseas players - it's still a silly statement to make.




I don't have an issue to raise with over clubs over their youth policy. Frankly I'm only concerned about Wigan. Some opposition supporters seem to be just as engrossed into Wigan as me.



I never dreamt for a moment that the above wasn't the case.

Really? And here's me thinking the quota system was being reduced gradually so that we will probably have a total of 3 quota players anyway?