https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... on-update/

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... on-update/

The guy writing that article basically uses Twitter and this forum for his sources of information, doesn't he?

Forums and social media have killed the 'news' aspect of newspapers. It used to be exciting to get the Warrington Guardian and read all the Wire news but nowadays everything is leaked beforehand. I literally cannot remember the last time they broke a story that I hadn't already read about elsewhere.

I think the criticism of the article is a bit harsh to be honest. Of course the CEO isn't going to randomly announce the outcomes of effectively commercial negotiations on the fly or provide a running commentary. Nevertheless, I found the fact we are in active discussions with Williams, Clark and Currie interesting - not least because we have a debate on here about whether to keep Currie.

Social media has made life harder for local journos but I think Turner does a decent job.

There’s one senior figure at our club that can keep secrets as well as Vera Duckworth.

Judt had someone mention Joe Philbin to Hull... can't see it personally. Has anyone heard anything?

Can't see Philbin to Hull unless Tony Smith is a big fan and wants to offer him a bigger contract than we will. It's outside commuting distance so he'd have to up sticks and move his family there (assuming he has one, which I think he does). So it would have to be a significantly better contract, or a much longer one.

I could see Philbin going out on loan, especially if we brought in a replacement for Mikaele during 2023. He's not OoC until after 2024 from memory.

I don't see the point in letting Philbin go unless we are lining up 2 signings. Our middle unit has been under pressure all year, why weaken it unless there is a broader plan at play?

Yeah agreed its a little harsh, he's asking questions to the club about issues currently doing the rounds on social media / other news outlets? Isn't that what we would want?

Mikaele gone and two injured it would be madness to let Philbin leave even for a short length of time. I wouldn’t let any of our forwards go at the minute but if I was choosing one it would be Dudson on current evidence.

I think Powell still sees him as our starting prop to be fair.

Philbin needs to get back to 2019 form to earn a new Warrington contract for me.

I'd guess if we were to go after Philbin, we'd offer Sao or Satae as part of a swap deal.

We could ask for Brad Fash instead of Satae or Sao. The only issue would be finding a suitable hairdresser, though he'd probably find plenty of barbers with vast experience cutting in this style if he travelled to our neighbours in St Helens.

I can’t believe they actually show Brad Fash on TV before the 9pm watershed.

Sao is a good player as shown by his second row exploits in The world cup for Samoa ...would offer some versatility like Harrison

We don’t need to let Philbin go and I don’t want us signing someone who take a quota place for the sake of it. I’d pass on both Hull players.
Anyone who comes in should strengthen us for at least 2 seasons.

Mate suggested we have bought a team to win the GF - why not? He pointed out that Powell allowed Cas to get old together. Most of our big men are over 30 now so we need to avoid the "age trap" after 2024. Short term ambition must not allow us to take our eyes off the ball.

Once Bullock is back i think Philbin will rotate with McGuire at 13. And once Harrison is back we're looking good. I would have liked Mikaele to still be here but it wasn't meant to be.
I'm looking forward to seeing McGuire in the Team. If he cuts the stupid stuff out finally he'll be really good for us.

Well don’t see that happening now, think we need to be looking for a replacement sooner now Dudson looks like being out a long time. Would love an update on Bullock and Harrison.

Was asked about Nicholson contract on his thread here is where we at with other players currently. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... contracts/

Was asked about Nicholson contract on his thread here is where we at with other players currently. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... contracts/

As fitzpatrick recently said, we very rarely lose a player we want to keep.

There is a story Tanginoa is trying to get a release to come to us.