The bloke I was speaking to from the RFl last week mentioned you may go into the conference regional next year from the Merit League Jim. Is that what you're doing? We're in 2 minds what to do as they don't seem to be able to give me firm plans of the league structures as yet.

Not at all mate. Haven't spoken to anybody from the RFL as yet and it's certainly not our plan. I think we'll give it a crack in 2010 but not yet.

yes there are a number of wigan fanatics who travel hundreds of miles to watch the team

I thought as much and that it was likely a year too soon for you guys. Hopefully we can run a 2nd team in the merit league next year even if we put a team in the conference and have another trip to Chester in the sunshine.

Wigan Riversiders Eels will be playing Chester Gladiators in Chester this Saturday kicking off at 2pm at Chester RUFC. A few Chester based Wigan fans came down to give us support last year and will be most welcome again on Saturday. It's 2nd v 4th in the league table with the outcome important to both clubs with regard to playoff positions.