I can't know, of course, but i would imagine he will have contacts over here from whom he will have been given more info than we think.. info he will have needed to make the decision to accept the job, but i agree with your first point.

That's a similar point to what I've been thinking in regards to knowing oppositions weaknesses and strengths, after all McGuire can be excused for not knowing about players of other superleague teams.

Wane on the other hand while he has coached over here it's never been at a higher level than reserves so what will his knowledge be like of opposing teams and players? For me are new coaching teams only weakness to begin with could be there lack of background knowledge of opposing teams and players.

Now whether watching hours and hours of tapes could solve this by allowing them to see the other teams I don't know but I imagine it probably would. Another possibly easier way and following on from the Melbourne style of multiple assistant coaches could be to recruit another assistant coach someone who has previous coaching experience here at more than just reserve level and therefore is well versed in other teams strengths and weaknesses.

It was good coverage the radio station did of Wigan. I was impressed with Shaun Wane and Michael Mcguire, they both came across well.

I like how they want to win and the way they talked has made me excited for next season.

Appointing Michael Mcguire is a big gamble by the chairman, however I think with where Wigan are as a club, now is the right time to take that gamble.

Brian had done a fine job but at the end of the day the whole place needed a fresh approach!. The last few seasons have been inconsistent and i was getting bored of this win one lose one thing that the warriors kept doing.

Hopefully under this new regime things will be better!

Been thinking about that one. Wane spoke very highly of both Coley & Bailey, perhaps IL had MM in the bag along time ago and Wane gave the nod to resign up the players for next, year.

Wane on the other hand while he has coached over here it's never been at a higher level than reserves so what will his knowledge be like of opposing teams and players? For me are new coaching teams only weakness to begin with could be there lack of background knowledge of opposing teams and players.

MM admited last night that he has seen little of the SL this year. However Wane does seem quite versed in the English game, perhaps with his knowledge and MM coaching skills, not to mention the 3 assistant coaches (at the moment) we have what looks like a good set up.

I hope he didn't. I doubt he did. I think he wouldn't have had much input with the first team this year, would have been too busy concentrating on coaching the reserves I would imagine.