Monie was pretty scathing of Wane as a player in his biography. It'd be interesting to see if he learned from what Monie told him and could apply it to current players as a coach.

Would an appointment like Wane - unproven, and never a top class player provide the necessary strength of leadership at a big club like Wigan? It's a big risk IMO. Would he get the players respect? Especially from those who've already attained more in their careers than Wane managed?

At Bradford we always promoted from within but it can backfire as you will have seen.

I don't know what the situ was with McNamara at Bradford, but if Wane is appointed it would be as more than just a former first team favourite. Shaun has worked very hard for many years in the coaching set-up at Wigan, and his work is hugely respected. Plus, I doubt there are many at Wigan now who have attained more than Shaun did as a player - to start with, he was in the Wigan team that won the first WCC Challenge against Manly. I'm pretty sure he lifted a lot of other silverware in that time as well. How could he have failed to?

All that said, I'd prefer McGuire because of his NRL experience. But I'd definitely want Shaun Wane in there somewhere - his teams' results pretty well speak for themselves.

Maguire - headcoach
Wane - Assisant

Is what i'm praying for. but i wouldnt be to disappointed with wane taking full charge.

I'm happy to give Wane at shot at it and if it doesn't work out we can look for an early appointment ahead of 2011.

I just wish the club would clarify the situation though.

I am happy for them to do it as soon as we get knocked out or after the grand final if we manage to get there!

If it is not announced at that point in time I will begin to assume nothing has been done!

ive been told recently that betts has been contacted again about coming back to wigan. i am really fearing that they are just scraping about looking for anyone.

having said this id be pretty happy with wane, think keeping things wigan based would probably be beneficial right now.

I like the idea of Wane being involved in first team coaching but I am unsure about him being head coach.

It is a big jump to make, from reserve grade straight into the top job. Even more so when you think that it is the Wigan role. I would hate it to be an example of too much to young (metaphorically speaking)

I just think we need something fresh and new, so yes maybe have him involved but get someone new with new ideas and STUFF!

does anyone think hes up to it, take james lowes as example. no real 1st team experience

Quite harsh I think, Betts never had the chance to prove himself and again he was someone who did have respect off the players.

Yeah, but I for one wouldn't be impressed by such an appointment. Betts maybe didn't get a long shot at it, but we were going downhill badly under his stewardship. That was the start of the slope IMO that almost led us to relegation, though others, probably with some justification, would point to Mike Gregory's illness and Dave Whelan's indecisive chop-change attitude.

I agree completely and wouldn't want Betts back but still think he was shown the door way to soon. The only thing I would be wary of with Wane is his technical side of coaching. There's no doubt that he earns respect but you need more than that.

Would not be impressed with Betts as headcoach..Having him around the club is a good idea IMO but not the top man

heard they will share the role

I think the problem with Betts was that half the players there at the time had played alongside Betts, and its hard taking orders from someone who a few years earlier was having a laugh along side you.

When I first heard this I thought IL going for the cheap option again. But the more I think of this, then the more I wouldnt mind a Wane / Coach, Radz / assistant set up. They know the workings of the club, what the supporters want, and the ins and outs of Super League, not to mention the +/- of the up and coming youngsters in the reserve's set up.

Besides West got promoted from within, and I think he didnt do to bad.