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Here’s a bit of fun (the idea pinched from an Aussie fan site).

My ultimate Wigan 'dream team' tour party of (relatively) modern times.

I was watching in the 1960s, but that’s too long ago to remember it clearly. So, I’m starting at 1970. In addition, I’m not counting anyone who’s currently in the squad. Do that, and I always find it skews your judgement.

Anyway, here we go (feel free to agree or disagree) …

STARTING XIII
1. Steve Hampson (Fullback)
2. Jason Robinson (Wing)
3. Va'aiga Tuigamala (Centre)
4. Gary Connolly (Centre)
5. Martin Offiah (Wing)
6. Brett Kenny (Stand Off / Vice Captain)
7. Andy Gregory (Scrum half)
8. Kelvin Skerrett (Prop)
9. Robbie McCormack (Hooker)
10. Andy Platt (Prop)
11. Denis Betts (Second Row)
12. Bill Ashurst (Second Row)
13. Ellery Hanley (Loose Forward/Captain)

RESERVES

Loose Forward:
14. Phil Clarke
15. Sean O’Loughlin

Second Row:
16. Ryan Hoffman
17. Andy Farrell
18. Andy Goodway
19. Graeme West

Prop:
20. Stuart Fielden
21. Brian Case
22. Greg Dowling
23. Craig Smith

Hooker:
24. Martin Dermott
25. Terry Newton

Scrum Half:
26. Adrian Lam
27. Thomas Leuluai

Stand Off:
28. Shaun Edwards
29. Trent Barrett

Centre:
30. Dean Bell
31. Kevin Iro
32. Bill Francis
33. Gene Miles

Wing:
34. Pat Richards
35. Stuart Wright
36. Green Vigo
37. Brett Dallas

Fullback:
38. George Fairbairn
39. Joe Lydon

Utility Mon (just to make it a nice round 40)
40: Henry Paul

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Ged Byrne for entertainment off the field. Martin Dermott is the best hooker I have seen at Wigan so he would be in my team.

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Quote: Zig "Ged Byrne for entertainment off the field. Martin Dermott is the best hooker I have seen at Wigan so he would be in my team.'"


I found it astonishing that I was relegating players like Derm, Edwards and Barrett to the reserves, but it shows how many good uns we've have over the years.

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Quote: Cruncher "I found it astonishing that I was relegating players like Derm, Edwards and Barrett to the reserves, but it shows how many good uns we've have over the years.'"


I’ll will throw two more in (both would be in my starting line up) Sam Tomkins and Ian Roberts. Andy Farrell would also make it.

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The Best ever Wigan team is as voted by thousands of people
1 Radlinski
2 Boston
3 Connolly
4 Miles
5 Offiah
6 Edwards
7 Gregory
8 McTigue
9 Dermott
10 Platt
11 Betts
12 Farrell
13 Hanley a050.gif

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Quote: MR FRISK "The Best ever Wigan team is as voted by thousands of people
1 Radlinski
2 Boston
3 Connolly
4 Miles
5 Offiah
6 Edwards
7 Gregory
8 McTigue
9 Dermott
10 Platt
11 Betts
12 Farrell
13 Hanley
Mine is slightly different but i think i am now at the point where French overhauls Andy Greg in my starting lineup.

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Quote: MR FRISK "The Best ever Wigan team is as voted by thousands of people
1 Radlinski
2 Boston
3 Connolly
4 Miles
5 Offiah
6 Edwards
7 Gregory
8 McTigue
9 Dermott
10 Platt
11 Betts
12 Farrell
13 Hanley
Started mine at 1970, so none of the stars of the Ashton/Boston era count. Each to their own, of course.

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Quote: MR FRISK "The Best ever Wigan team is as voted by thousands of people
1 Radlinski
2 Boston
3 Connolly
4 Miles
5 Offiah
6 Edwards
7 Gregory
8 McTigue
9 Dermott
10 Platt
11 Betts
12 Farrell
13 Hanley
Started mine at 1970, so none of the stars of the Ashton/Boston era count. Each to their own, of course.

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i used to comment to my dad when we were leaving the East Stand, and you have the player murals, with Sean O'Loughlin on there. No doubt he was our modern day leader and stand out player, but he wouldnt even make top 3 in my all time Wigan loose forward (from early 80s when i started watching)

Hanley
Farrell
Clarke

onto the original post, and as others have commented it just shows how many good players we have had over the years. I agree re Hampson, as he was the safest full back i think i've ever seen, but Sam brought a different dimension to the position in a Wigan shirt, and was unplayable for a couple of seasons

Kenny, Miles and Barrett were outstanding for the short time they were with us, and i've not seen anything like Gene Miles in the centre position again, but i'd probably look at Bell / Tuigamala as they were both outstanding and delivered for a slightly longer term, but also agree Connolly was a fine player. Special shout to a real unsung centre in George Carmont

i'd agree with Robinson and Offiah, but without seeing him Billy Boston would be in any team of Wigan greats

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[b:2boqkfe7][color=#800000:2boqkfe7]WIGAN RLFC - SL ERA WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONS 2017 & 2024 SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1998, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2023 & 2024 CHALLENGE CUP FINAL WINNERS 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022 & 2024 LEAGUE LEADERS CHAMPIONS 2010, 2012, 2020, 2023 & 2024 ACADEMY GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2024 WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL WINNERS 2018 BEST SUPPORTED CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2024 CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2012 [/color:2boqkfe7][/b:2boqkfe7]:



In my forty years of supporting this club I realise just how bloody lucky we've been, maybe even spoiled.

Long may it continue.

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"Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions." - Haruki Murakami:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_80087.png



Based on the players I've seen live, this is my team.

1. Steve Hampson
2. Jason Robinson
3. Va aiga Tuigamala
4. Gene Miles
5. Martin Offiah
6. Trent Barrett
7. Shaun Edwards
8. Craig Smith
9. Robbie McCormack
10. Neil Cowie
11. Dave Furner
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Ellery Hanley

14. Steve Renouf
15. Andy Farrell
16. Quentin Pongia
17. Scott Quinnell

18. Gary Connolly

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[quote="Frank Zappa":1sacjrvf]Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.[/quote:1sacjrvf] [quote="The_Enforcer":1sacjrvf]Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.[/quote:1sacjrvf]:



Since I started watching in 2001

1. Radlinski
2. Charnley
3. Renouf
4. Carmont
5. Richards
6. French
7. S.Tomkins
8. O'Connor
9. Newton
10. A.Farrell
11. Hock
12. Hoffman
13. O'Loughlin

14. Barrett
15. Flower
16. L.Farrell
17. Bateman

Honorary mentions to Field, Dallas, Connolly, Deacon and Leuluai. Feels a bit slim pickings at prop compared with the riches elsewhere hence moving A.Farrell there. He was immense at prop in his last season though.

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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." Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg



Quote: Grimmy "Since I started watching in 2001

1. Radlinski
2. Charnley
3. Renouf
4. Carmont
5. Richards
6. French
7. S.Tomkins
8. O'Connor
9. Newton
10. A.Farrell
11. Hock
12. Hoffman
13. O'Loughlin

14. Barrett
15. Flower
16. L.Farrell
17. Bateman

Honorary mentions to Field, Dallas, Connolly, Deacon and Leuluai. Feels a bit slim pickings at prop compared with the riches elsewhere hence moving A.Farrell there. He was immense at prop in his last season though.'"


Just as you mention props and you're working from 2001 onwards ( so not mentioned Platt/Cowie/Case/Dowling Skerrett, can you believe as I typed Skerrett ot auto corrected to Sherrat!!!!!! Kin el that would have been a bad typo icon_lol.gif
Craig Smith walks into that team
Faz 2nd row instead of Hock any day of the week

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[quote="Frank Zappa":1sacjrvf]Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.[/quote:1sacjrvf] [quote="The_Enforcer":1sacjrvf]Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.[/quote:1sacjrvf]:



Quote: Jukesays "Just as you mention props and you're working from 2001 onwards ( so not mentioned Platt/Cowie/Case/Dowling Skerrett, can you believe as I typed Skerrett ot auto corrected to Sherrat!!!!!! Kin el that would have been a bad typo Forgot Craig Smith, good shout. I've probably let international selection sway me a bit with L.Farrell v Hock. Obviously Farrell is the better club man and has done more for us, less sure that I'd select him when both were at their peak (ignoring off field stuff obviously).

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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." Officially one of the 119 Mugs used by the club:icons077e_files/5454-3678dentheman-msnicons.jpg



Quote: Grimmy "Forgot Craig Smith, good shout. I've probably let international selection sway me a bit with L.Farrell v Hock. Obviously Farrell is the better club man and has done more for us, less sure that I'd select him when both were at their peak (ignoring off field stuff obviously).'"


Meant Andy farrell

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