If Briers leaves I'd like to see a replacement Lee cast in bronze, erected outside the HJ.

Actually, exchange the word 'like' with demand in the above statement.

If he wants to be a coach then he's better leaving us.

Go to a new environment where he hasn't played with the players. Most importantly go somewhere with a good head coach to learn from (eg Salford).

It'd be like walking in and seeing your missus with Gareth Hock.

Quote: Fantastic Mr Catpiss "he turns up in another teams shirt, i want roy asotasi to flatten him.'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIA1eWiW9so

Quote: Fantastic Mr Catpiss "he turns up in another teams shirt, i want roy asotasi to flatten him.'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIA1eWiW9so

Tis true, usually stays up there when we play. I had the truly bizarre experience of getting sworn at by his niece for no apparent reason in March!

Maybe it's for the best.

Lee's influence in the last few weeks hasn't been to his usual level (see also Morley and Carvell). As he gets older, his injuries are taking longer to shake off.
It's a tough thing to say, but there's no room for "passengers" in the modern game.

Maybe the time's right for Lee to drop a division, go to a club as a player/coach, learn his new trade, and come back in a few years, when Smith needs another challenge.

If he goes, I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. TOP MAN, BRIERS.

Time then for O'Brien (who played well last night) to step up and get Ratchford and Myler worrying for their places.

Should we loose Briers along with Carvell & Morley this should free up some cash for a decent player or two to compliment what we already have. Interesting times.

We've all known for two or three years that several of our top players were coming to the end of their careers at the same time. The interesting thing was always going to be whether they all went at the same time, or if the process could be phased over two, maybe three, seasons. Either way, I have full confidence in Tony Smith's cunning plans, and the form of Ratchford this season has already softened the blow of Briers' eventual departure. Assuming Ratchford stays, that is!

We've all known for two or three years that several of our top players were coming to the end of their careers at the same time. The interesting thing was always going to be whether they all went at the same time, or if the process could be phased over two, maybe three, seasons. Either way, I have full confidence in Tony Smith's cunning plans, and the form of Ratchford this season has already softened the blow of Briers' eventual departure. Assuming Ratchford stays, that is!

Was pictured at the Saints game last night...coincidence? Maybe he wants to come home

Wigan have just parted company with a half back coach in Sean Long.
Perhaps he was at Saints at the invitation of the Wigan club.
If Briers joined Wigan he could then develop his club coaching along with coaching the Wales contingent, Harris as coach, Briers asst coach, Dudson, Flower etc as players.
Seems a good fit really!

Where will his statue be going? Next to Bev?

If Briers ever put a Wigan shirt on, he'd undo years of good work.

Can't even imagine Wire without Briers! Don't think he would play for another team in Super league. However if its in a coaching role it would be good for him to begin his coaching career somewhere else.

My god, the world just stopped turning