I hope Finch can play.
At last week's press conf Maguire, when asked about Finch, said he was seeing the doctor this week and was very close.
I just got the impression from him that it maybe down to the doctor to give Finch the "fit to play" decision. I'd play him off the bench.
With MicMac now doing the whole 80 mins it gives Maguire two extra interchanges which he can use for his forwards to keep them fresher than they othewise would be.
In the final 10 mins v Hull their pack was dead on its feet and our lads were going like a train! Even with 13 against 12 they couldn't hold on to their lead and lost!

If we had to go that route, I'd be more inclined to slot Matty Russell straight in at fullback. Don't think either Russell or King are quite ready yet, though.

No you weren't, you were panicking.

If we have brought Mellor back would it not be him who slots in on the bench if Finch is not fit? Seems strange to recall him from his loan spell and not have any intention of playing him even if Finch doesnt make it? As people have said the OP is usually bang on so Im not arguing with him, just seems odd to recall a player to have him as 19th man.

Whats the deal with gleeson if hes still a wigan player id play him

The commute to and from work is a little too much now.

Just saying pemps we need to put the best squad out suprised with all the keeping the fans in the dark if hes here play him if he isnt get hinm off the cap and get a replacement simples

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Think the club is in a bit of a tricky situation. Hence no news.

They will on here too if we keep talking about it so shhh

Good point

Looking forward to Mellor's first outing. I know it's a needs must situation but when he's on form he's great and may well be a blessing in disguise...................ish

Good team that. Nice that he's moved Charnley and Marsh around. I was pretty confident going into Friday's game anyway, but now I've seen the team even more so. It's going to be a close fought battle that's for sure.

What I do like is there's plenty of pace in the backline, and plenty of go forward in the pack. Therefore I don't see us being out muscled or outpaced on Friday night. We just need Wane to give up em all a good ging up, and they'll be right.

Madge does not seem to think that.

What, that they're not ready? he'd have played them if he thought they were.

watch this space . dont want to say owt yet but watch out for the 18th man this week.