Widnes posted pictures of him on social media yesterday saying how incredible it is that the lad is only 18 years of age. They said he’s been unbelievable so far. I read a few replies from the Widnes fans saying he’s the best loan player they can remember. All very positive and you’re spot on that he’s in the right place for this season. I’d imagine after his year there, that he’ll come back here and challenge for a spot next season.

One other factor is how patient Manfredi will be. If he gets a good offer elsewhere, then he may well just sign that and you can’t really blame him. I can’t blame Wigan for not wanting to sign him up just yet. I’d want to have a look at him for at least another 6-10 games and then decide.

Think I saw a comment from Manfredi along the lines of "not worrying about it, just want to concentrate on rugby"... not sure that's the best way to manage it considering offers might disappear.

The fact we haven't just offered him a 1 year deal means we're unlikely to offer him anything IMO.

Surely if Marshall regains fitness, then Manfredi and Bibby will be battling for the right wing slot?

Without French you’d imagine they’ll be paired on the right side with Manfredi on the wing and Bibby centre.

The problem with that is contract extension decisions are made in June, well before the back end of the season. The club need to either bite the bullet, hope he stays injury free and puts in good performances or let him go.

Just seen this on Twitter.

Yeah I think everyone except Itchy Arsenal saw that one coming. Shame Kibula's career hasn't kicked on, doesn't seem like five minutes since people wanted him fast tracked into the starting lineup as Lockers' heir apparent. I think the Championship beckons for him now.

Was we winning when they scored?

Would love to keep French but hmm not sure we will

Bibby, Powell and Isa hop we keep aswell

Bibby, Powell and Isa are not on this list https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... s-20793251 That suggests that their future is resolved one way or another. I suspect we have re-signed Bibby and Powell. Isn’t Isa’s other half off to America? What surprises me is French. I would have thought the deadline for him to activate (or not) the one year clause would have been earlier than this.

Bibby, Powell and Isa are not on this list https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... s-20793251 That suggests that their future is resolved one way or another. I suspect we have re-signed Bibby and Powell. Isn’t Isa’s other half off to America? What surprises me is French. I would have thought the deadline for him to activate (or not) the one year clause would have been earlier than this.

Agree 100% on Powell.

Tackles everything, literally bleeds for the shirt but because he doesn't run up his own people slag him off.

If only he had a catchy song about him eh…..

Sam Powell is one of our best players.