Wane said not long ago he had suffered an injury setback

I read somebody saying him and Clubb are back in training this week for the first time.

I hope that means we'll see them back in the next few weeks. The sooner they're back and Dudson and James can drop out the better IMO.

Actually spoke to Pettybourne a few days ago in the shops - said he will be back 'this week or next'.

Thanks folks. Was beginning to wonder.

Were only missing him due to injuries of others. From what I've seen so far he shouldn't get anywhere near our 17 when everyone is fully fit. May sound harsh but I've been really disappointed how he started out. Fingers crossed he'll prove me wrong in the long run

Got to agree with you on that one. For an impact forward he doesn't make much of an impact unfortunately. It isn't uncommon for overseas players to only come good in their second season though so I'm hopeful he'll be more of an asset in the long term. On the other hand Wests fans were very glad to see the back of him...

A proper full pre-season with MB could improve him as well no-end

Two things he does bring which won't show up on the stats is aggression and that fear factor which are so important in RL.

I like him but he just needs a good run in the side when he is fit.

hes shown more in the few games hes played than that useless pudding over the lump

Equally true, it amazes me that Masoe consistently gets picked for any SL side, never mind one of the big four

I dont think they have much of a choice to be fair. watch him have a stormer tomorrow night now

Tempting fate is that comment. I'd have been tempted to wait until Saturday

I made the point to my mate at the Dewsbury game when everyone was going wild chanting his name:
"What's he done apart from knock the ball on from the kick off, get banned, then get injured?"

Not the most impressive start but hoping he gets a run of games and can show good form in the playoffs.

As someone has said, think we'll see the best of him next year after a year to settle and another wigan preseason.

He looked like a man on a mission to make a big impression to me when he pulled on the Wigan shirt. That lead to him flying out the line trying to hit people and him putting in high impact carries which wasn't what I was expecting after watching him for the USA in the world cup. I just thought we were getting a real grater who's bang out the carries and metres and get through his work in defence.

I'm sure once he settles and feels a real part of the club he'll become more consistent. His early season form wasn't poor by any means but he needs to be smarter.

He's not set the world on fire, but I'd have him in the team in front of Dudson and James.