Has been sacked as NZ Warriors coach. I wonder if they'll try to entice Wane?

I'd be surprised if they don't after all the links and if they do I'll be surprised if he turns it down.

Hope I'm wrong.

Rumours on twitter that they want Nathan Brown for 2015

I put this in the rumours thread earlier. It's a funny one this as it's only 5 games into their season. If SW was lined up to be their next coach (as was rumoured) it seems strange they'd sack him now? If NZ offer IL the right money and and SW wants to go then I'm sure it would happen. Time will tell and I hope SW doesn't leave. I can't imagine any subsequent Wigan coach having as much pride or passion for his club than Wane! We'll see.....

I would be colossally disappointed if Shaun Wane was allowed to leave Wigan mid-season.

Me too mate but to be honest I don't think I'd be surprised. As I said above, if NZ want him and were prepared to pay, and SW wanted to go, I think IL would let it happen.

I WOULD be surprised, because I can't see how a mid-season departure would benefit Wigan at all, no matter how much money they paid us (especially as the guy who was being prep'd as heir apparent - Iestyn Harris - has clearly been deemed surplus to needs).

Unless some kind of masterplan is about to be unrolled - and it would need to be something astonishing, like the unexpected overnight return of Michael Maguire! - to lose a coach so integral to his team's success at such short notice could easily demolish our season; and let's bear in mind this is a season in which there is a chance of relegation - so it might not just be a matter of failing to win a trophy.

At the very least, I'd expect us to make SW see out this year. If he wants his big chance in the NRL, fine ... when he's finished his contract with us. In the meantime New Zealand Warriors can lump it. Their needs are not more important than ours.

In fact, I'm getting heartily sick of hearing about this 'relationship' between Wigan and New Zealand Warriors. It only seems to come from the mouths of NZW fans casting their eye over yet more of our assets ... or from Dean Bell, who (a bit like Andy Farrell in RU), appears to be exploiting every last scrap of his Wigan RL heritage to justify his current existence. Any of these guys ever thought about getting a proper job?

I cannot reiterate enough how little I care about New Zealand Warriors. We've seen nothing from them at all in return for Sam, despite hearing that we would get some good youngsters. They are clearly not our friends and allies. If they want Wane, they should be made to wait until his business at Wigan is done, just like anyone else would.

Unfortunately tho quick buck Ian will let wane go if he wants to

I would love to disagree with you on this but past evidence is definitely on your side

conspiracy theorists could suggest that the timing of Harris going is because
a) they didnt want him there to be promoted once Wane goes
b) start of a clear out to bring in a new team
remember Nobby went from Salford following a Win in the CC. How strange was that timing ?

Wane knows Lenagan is a soft touch, if he wants to go he only needs to ask and IL will open the door for him. I know it hasn't happened yet and possiby won't happen at all, but is it any wonder a lot of fans are disheartened with the club at the moment. If he does go mid-season we are basically funked.

Charnley is another, we KNOW it's only a matter of time. A bit of continuity would be nice.

Brian Noble could be available if required.

Why would Wane leave Wigan to go to NZ Warriors.

Its not exactly a 'step up' in club size is it.

Maybe Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury Bulldogs or someone but not NZ Warriors.

Even Wire have won more in their history than the Warriors!

You would seriously have to question IL's motives should he let SW leave mid season. Can't see it happening but then again...this is Wigan we're talking about, we've hardly managed to keep the vultures away these last few years.