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| Quote: MattyB "I'm going to try to answer my own question here. Not only do I think success on the pitch has an affect to attendances but also the players who have contributed to that success
I also think the constant threat of losing good players adds to this.
Whatever it takes, Wigan have got to find a way to emulate Saints and Leeds and hang onto their star players. It always seems inevitable with us that, when a great player emerges, he won't last long.
One of the most exciting things about the mid-80s (especially, as you say, after the dismal 70s) was the way we stood and watched as a great dynasty was slowly built, more and more quality player added each year, the team getting stronger and stronger and feared ever more widely, until suddenly we were World Champions and had more stars than there were in Heaven.
It was impossible not to get caught up in the fenzy all that created, and while I know we can't have that again, I fear now that any really promising kid comes along, and we're going to lose him within a year or so. It's very deflating and gives you doubt and uncertainty rather than anticipation of great things to come. I wonder if that's behind the fall away of support in some quarters.
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Fans Forum 28.08.08 Fan from Haydock
"I've got one word for you Mr Chairman - Penalty Count"
[quote="The Daddy"]I've got one word for you all......Steve Hanley[/quote]
Some Salford fan said to me and I quote "You are by far and away the most Handsome & Knowledgeable Rugby League Fan in England!"
I thanked him and went on my Merry way!
RIVERCAVE DWELLER OF THE YEAR 2015!
"The club used you last night and didn't tell the truth."
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Simon collinson left nearly 3 years ago
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| Quote: Jukesays "Simon collinson left nearly 3 years ago'"
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| Quote: billys pineapple "When Waney was coach everyone was screaming to bring in an attack coach, I think the opposite applies now I would like to see Waney come back as assistant to AL purely as a defence coach. Don't think for one minute he would accept that if offered to him though.'"
Not as daft as it first seems.
I understand Matty Peet is returning to Wigan as AL assistant with an emphasis on defensive responsibility. |
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| Quote: Bigredwarrior "I thought Collinson left the club a while back?'"
Sorry you are right Bigred. Collinson left in Sept 17 and MacLeod left last year.
It's McLoughlin who now heads up marketing together with his previous role.
Macleod has gone to Warrington RL. |
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[b:3rwwi1cz][color=#800000:3rwwi1cz]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA
WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024
SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 & 2023
CHALLENGE CUP FINAL WINNERS 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2024
LEAGUE LEADERS CHAMPIONS 2010, 2012, 2020 & 2023
ACADEMY GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019
WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2018
BEST SUPPORTED CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010, 2011 & 2012
CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2012
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| Quote: Pieman "massive loss'"
I agree. Momentum went with it. |
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