Having read all the posts at present there is only one side of the story officially released, i.e. from the Wigan RL owner/board, and there is yet to be a response from Hock or his agent to deny/refute the claims made by IL.

The interesting point that I picked up on which doesn't seem to have been raised by anyone yet is in the followingmight be good socially for him, provided it was also financially beneficial to Wigan."

That would indicate to me that there are more off field issues that are not being spoken about - if this was just a bust up between Wane and Hock and it was an on-field issue I don't think the statement that has come out would have been as strong.

Maybe Wigan feel very let down if he needs to be better socially??

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.

Is it not time this was locked, as it's just going round in ever decreasing circles now?

No what your saying is that you believe IL isn't telling the truth, aren't you?

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.