Could Noble do a Fergie

Quote: 100% Warrior "I think that the sheer expectation from the fans when Noble was appointed is a major factor in the pressure heaped on the team and him from us (granted we have the squad capable of winning or at least challenging for honours). DW's quote during the press conference was something along the lines of "I am 100% positive Wigan Warriors will win a trophy in the next 3 years."

That in itself is a very risky remark and one that has blown right up in BN's face. Now this isn't an excuse for our lack-lustre (sp?) performances, nor is it questioning the amount of pressure we heap upon our club to perform.'"

I think if there was any pressure on Noble it came from the expectation we would kick on after a great run at the end of the 2006 season. With the addition of Barrett and the fact I reckon had we made the play offs in 2006 we would have troubled any side, I think the expectations were high for 2007 and rightly so not because of anything DW said but because Noble had seemingly transformed relegation candidates into a good side.

2007 was a major disappointment rescued by a brief run in the play offs and we did the same thing in 2008. It has been said many times but we have yet to see again the consistency we showed under Noble in the latter of of 2006 and this lack of consistency is what has built the pressure up IMO.

Quote: 100% Warrior "Wigan Warriors winning the SL again is a long way off - I think we all realise that, however I do believe we are in with a massive shout to lift the CC this year.'"

It's probably our best chance since 2002 but there are still some tough sides left in not least HKR and of course Saints.

Dave