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| Firstly, putting to one side the reasons behind Gareth Hocks exit the club has lost another key player ahead of the coming season and despite the differing opinions on Hock I think most people in the game recognise that Hock is one of the very best forwards in the game, a prolific forward runner who the opposition fear because he is so difficult to stop. Whilst this will no doubt open up opportunities for other players we currently have no-one at the club who is of Hocks calibre.
Does this now place more pressure on Shaun Wane? well if results don't go his way early on in the season then the supporters are bound to get on his back regardless of the reasons behind the Hock departure but I just hope that supporters have some patience.
Widnes may now be a totally different proposition for many teams next season and I have little doubt that Hock will improve them significantly but you can't ignore the reference to Hocks lifestyle which has been turbulent to say the least and he is a player that I really worry about in terms of his mental health and I mean that seriously given the rumours about his lifestyle.
I thought it a bit strange when it was reported that we had tried to sign Gareth Ellis in the close season and perhaps the reason is now clear. However this is a good opportunity for other players in the squad who want to play for the club such as Liam Farrell.
After his performances in 2012 following his drug ban I was beginning to have some respect for Gareth Hock but that has now dwindled following this mornings statement by the chairman.
A sad way to end your Wigan career.
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| Quote: Vectrabeast "If that is how you want to decipher it then thats up to you. I have been led to believe that Hock hasn't spoken directly to IL, that all conversation has been through his agent and also that contrary to any statement from the club Hock hasn't missed training or rehabilitation. I'm not claiming that everything I have been told is gospel, just that I believe most of it to be true, there are bound to be differences of opinion when information is coming from various sources but what I would class as the important information is pretty credible to me.
I'm not spreading rumours about the club or any individuals I'm merely giving my opinion based on information I have. (information that I have kept entirely to myself)'"
Did Lenagan state in that press release that he had spoke "face to face" with Hock?
That's not interpretation, that is published in black and white.
Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan stood by Hock during his drugs ban, but added: "Gareth Hock has made it clear in face-to-face discussions with me and via his agent that he has no intention of playing for the Wigan club.
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Did Lenagan state in that press release that he had spoke "face to face" with Hock?
That's not interpretation, that is published in black and white.
Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan stood by Hock during his drugs ban, but added
I'm not disputing what IL said, its there for all to see
"I'm not claiming that everything I have been told is gospel, just that I believe most of it to be true, there are bound to be differences of opinion when information is coming from various sources but what I would class as the important information is pretty credible to me."
Answer your question?
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| Is it not time this was locked, as it's just going round in ever decreasing circles now?
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10 "I have the truth, but can't/shan't/won't tell anyone else"
20 "I don't believe you, unless you reveal everything you know, your sources and underwear size"
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For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
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| Quote: Vectrabeast "I'm not disputing what IL said, its there for all to see
Answer your question?'"
No what your saying is that you believe IL isn't telling the truth, aren't you?
Quote: Vectrabeast " My understanding is slightly different though, that Hock hadn't spoken directly to IL that all discussions had been done through Hock's agent.'"
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| I think Pie Eyed summed it up perfectly, we're going round in circles with rumour and innuendo that potentially could get some people into a lot of trouble. The main subject matter about Hock himself hasn't really been discussed for some time now, so it's probably best if we leave this thread alone for now.
Representation has been made to the site about some of the subject matter in this thread and "[ipeople from within the club are aware of the false comments....... and if it persists then they will persue the matter further.[/i"
I would suggest people don't repeat any of the rumours or even imply what they are, even by PM. Closing this thread doesn't mean people can start the same conversations on the Wane thread, thanks.
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