Quote: jinkin jimmy "It's all so frustrating, but who to blame? Is it the pack's fault, the coach's, or both?'"
I would put the blame fairly at the door of the players, coaches do not control how players can keep dropping the ball or making stupid mistakes - effort/aggression/determination comes from players and it is something that seems to have gone missing from quite a few as the season has gone on.
For the first time in along time I was seriously questioning the effort last night and the worthiness of some players to wear the shirt - it is looking increasingly like a damn good clear out is needed if performances do not improve. Whatever this costs in financial terms.
Other teams have always upped their performances against Wigan - has been the case for a long time but this current Wigan team seem to have no second gear to lift themselves to - too much one paced forward play is helping no one.
Part of blame must go to the club/coaching staff - poor recruitment has hurt the club, signing or bring back players on sentiment is not a recipe for success. The club is crying out for the recruitment of a top class prop pack leader - something that has been missing for some time now.