Definitely don't need another hooker. In fact the squad has adequate cover for most positions.

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Funniest thing I've read all year "and with Asotasi pushing Chris Hill to be our number one prop'"

Signed for crusaders

Still no official announcement on either depature or "signing for Crusaders" ?

Guess it might be clearer on Boxing Day whether he's still in the squad or not.

Could be the previous poster misheard a radio report....Stephen Wild has re-signed for Crusaders.

I've always had a lot of time for Paul Wood....he's been a good ,loyal club man who has always given 100% effort on the field.

Wood imo.
In 2013 he was our best forward.
In 2014 he was our poorest and I include Asotasi.

I except there a different circumstances between the two, because of which, Big Roy was the most disappointing of them both.

totally agree with you mark..fwiw i say a big thanks to woody for his service at the wire and always having time ti sign autographs after the match..good luck for the future woody both playing and in health

The club stood by Wood through his more "troubled" periods, so if he has decided to walk away at this late stage then there is something wrong, either with the situation, or the man. The club wouldn't put a squad number, and a month of pre season, in to a player that they were getting rid of, so it must be his call.

People talk about loyalty, and longevity, but it's important not to confuse the two. If he was to leave, I'm not sure I'd be too hung up about it.

Barbed Wire has got it.

That is put a lot better than how I said it.

If he's called it then good luck in your future Paul...

Now then, what area ought we to be strengthening with this cap money? We have a warm bed to fill!

When Woody attacked the Wigan forward (Pettybourne) and got a ban towards the end of last season I thought then that it was the action of a troubled man. It was a strange thing to do.

Sorry to be harsh but he was poop last season and a liability.He'd be lucky get on a National Championship side on that form but that aside thanks for your service Paul + good luck.

Whats a shame is that long serving players have often disappeared with a bit of a damp squib send off.

Remember Mark Forster's last season he had a broken arm and missed a lot of the year then we just heard at the end of the year he was being released and they organised a testimonial on Valentines Day when a lot of people would have had other arrangements.

Lee Penny also and had a send off in front of a small crowd against I think Wigan reserves(?) at Wilderspool after Wilderspool had officially closed.

Paul Cullen if I remember rightly just announced injury had forced him to retire and he joined the coaching staff. Same story with Lee Briers.

Mike Gregory was injured a lot at the end of his time with us and then got moved on to Salford.

I know a lot of the time circumstances aren't ideal and its not the clubs fault but I think it's a shame when we don't get a chance to give these players a proper send off and give them a bit of ceremony. I would hate to think Paul Wood just leaves and thats it.

Yeah it's a shame, he's not even been given an announcement.

So has he "officially" left?

Well I hope he has left, it's going to be embarrassing if he hasn't. We have had the critical analysis of his playing career, the eulogy, and the in-depth review of his personal life. Not to mention the bust up with the physic, his initial approach to Wigan and finally his signing for Crusaders for 2015. All we are missing are his stats for 2015 and rumours of his move for 2016 season.