For me, this is the acid test for what Shaun Wane does. Whatever we think about his selections for pre-season games, come Grand Final time, he has usually got things spot on.

Also, in the interview on LCTV, he is generous in his praise and admiration for Leigh.

I totally agree Alan,I have spoken to Shaun a few times at Total Fitness, he really rates Leigh and our Squad for the coming season,I know he loves the Banter between Leigh and Wigan, as much as Leythers do, but seriously he rates us this season, just look at the Wigan Forum , on the predictions thread to see a fair few Wiganers think we will finish in the Top 8 this year.

Very true Alan,he also comments any injuries in key positions could be our downfall.

Agreed. But that can be the case for any team - just look at what very nearly happened to Leeds & Huddersfield last season.

Frank in just a baseball cap just doesn't bear thinking about

Welcome back Charlie....it's been dull on here without you !!!

Charlie! Bongser cannot begin to express how jolly well chuffed he is that you have now pleasured Her Majesty sufficiently for us to enjoy your wisdom again. Sorry that Bongser was not there for your release - last eventide Bongser Towers was up to the castellations in dirty crockery all of which had to be scrubbed before the return of Mrs B (wee yet feisty).

Were there trumpets? If so, Bonzer!

Bongser.

Btw Charlie, should you see Diggory, who Bongser believes to be an Equity card carrying acquaintance of yours, would you please offer Bongser's acknowledgement of the good baker's salutations of yestereve and Bongser's apologies for their non-reciprocation. Some of that steak pud gravy was nigh on a sennight old! Furthermore, would you kindly enquire if he got the contract for all the extra pahs that Leigh laid on for our neighbours.