The Out Of Your League Podcast with Martin Gleeson from a few weeks back touches on Edwards and he has a story which shows why Edwards is as successful a coach as he is. He is continually trying to better himself from both Union and League techniques.

I think he will be a success whatever he does because he is a winner and will not accept anything less

Farrell wont be signing for Wigan

We wouldn't. We "hated" (your overly strong word) Tomkins because he was a generational talent who loved a bit of winding up too. Do you genuinely think Farrell is going to come in and have that sort of impact for people to care as much? I reckon he'd probably be a bit like a Tommy L with a better kicking game. Hardly terrifying. I'd struggle to dislike him let alone detest him with unparalleled passion.



I didn't bring him up.



Exactly, I've already said I hope you're daft enough to thrown money at him rather than signing a top half from the NRL for example.



It probably would be, as you Wigan fans seem hooked on the idea. But his impact would be far more noise than match winner IMO. I'd sign Bevan French 20 times before I signed Owen Farrell - it's all just fluff and bluster, which is why I can't see it happening and can't see why Wigan fans would want it to just as you're getting your act together through sensible decision making.

Anyway back to the original point of the thread - Willie Isa is rubbish

If Farrell came to Rugby League it would be as a ball playing 13 rather than a half IMO

Wigan are doing a lot right and look like they might move into a dominant period - I agree. I'm not looking for fault, I just find some of the Farrell/Edwards stuff fascinating.

But you've not given any indication as to why they wouldn't work, despite (especially on the part of Edwards) suggestions as to why they could/would work.

It's quite simple - I think they are gambles/risks because neither has been involved in RL in any meaningful way for about 20 years.

Farrell in particualr I struggle to see the point other than a Wire/Inglis style publicity stunt. Edwards - I'm not saying he wouldn't make a top coach, I just think there is a long queue of RL coaches that I'd go for first for the type of money you'd be throwing at him. Also, he shafted you!

That Edwards stuff has been fascinating you for a good while then! It was nearly 5 years ago

I doubt you'll have to worry about Farrell either but if a Billionaire wants to bring in a high profile player, out of his pocket, that'll cost the club nothing on the cap and at worst just help bring the club and sport some much needed publicity, that's his business.

Funnily enough, I was thinking the exact same with the LMS comparison. At no point have I ever really rated him, but trying to be more fair minded I've eventually come to the realisation that he's played a valuable supporting role in a pack filled with more talented players. Exactly the same with Isa in his time here.

And LMS might be a better pantomime villain, but I think Isa's the one you want when it comes to actual acts on villainy on the pitch!

Isa should've been released years ago. Wouldn't get a game at Pats. I'm sure he's a great bloke. So's my Grandad. But he's sh-ite at playing rugby and never got near pulling on a Wigan shirt

I'm sure he (Isa) is absolutely devastated to find out what some no mark who hasnt got a clue thinks of him

His GF (multiple) and World club challenge medals and the respect of the hundreds and hundreds of players and coaches he's worked with over a 15plus 1st team career counts for nothing

I Think you're drunk.

I wouldn't have Farrell or Edwards for a gold pig, ever.