Agree. Who knows, in the time he has spent out of the game he might have reviewed his situation and come to the conclusion that although he might have have felt he had become stale at Warrington and fallen out of love with the game he is now refreshed and wants to jump back in.

Some alarming words from Lam in the post match interview on Friday. Twice he mentioned that they had trained well during the week - where have I heard that before.
They have sold the crown jewels but they have come through adverse situations over the last few years still smelling of roses.
They had the Bateman / Mossop incident and the Tomkins brothers guide to a quiet few beers in the local to name but two.
Be wary of the wounded animal though.
If I can find an online bookie that has odds on any player to be sent off I will be all over this one.
If Wigan don't turn it around I reckon SOL will be player coach by magic weekend

Yeah so did Millward and he took the Wigan job and made them poop, maybe TS could do the same.

Be interesting to see how much time they give Lam. I bet they are not prepared to right off a season and will be ruthless.

Not easy to find a replacement in the circumstances though.

The best they could do is find a Solskjaer figure to come and "make the dressing room smile" as caretaker before the real coach comes in next year.

Maybe John Monie coming back for a third spell?
Denis Betts?
Radlinski?

Unless it’s priceless.

Soon as I heard that "trained well" I thought - blimey things must be bad for that to be wheeled out. It's usually followed by a "we are hurting", then a "this is not a time for quitting", then the eventual exit.

Are the Wigan fans in a bitter division on their forum of what do to for the best ? Or are they happy with a transition year?

Really? e.g.) You would sell your children? You would give up on Dec?

He'd have to improve on them as they are now to make them poop!

Make me an offer.

You missed out "I can take some positives out of this", or you'd've had a full house.

Can’t be a massive shock that it is a “transition” year? An appointment of a 1 year coach, loss of 2 of their most influential players (Tomkins and Bateman) and a revolution in their coaching staff given the time and influence Wane had.
As for a Sjolskaer type appointment, wasn’t that exactly what Lam was meant to be?

Lam wasn't associated with a great era of success in the way that Solskjaer was, he was just a good ex player from a less successful time. The equivalent would have been United appointing Van Nistelrooy as manager - he'd have been respected but it wouldn't have had the same feel.

Obviously the Messiah is signed up for next year...or is he?

I think Edwards will back out....and he'll be a very naughty boy