Perhaps I should have been more specific but as we were talking about him losing the ball at the play the ball I thought that was understood.

I know that's what you meant mate, I was just trying to point out that some errors go more noticed and stick in peoples heads than others

We were talking about this at the U20 game on Saturday. A friend had studied Fieldens errors at the play the ball and said that he appears to carry the ball in one hand and then transfer it to the other as he plays the ball. It does then cause problems especially if he is trying to do this very quickly.

Quite possibly Brian, I'll take a look to see if this correlatres with his fumbles and knock-ons in future games (although I hope I don't get the chance as he's already corrected it! )

I have noticed the one hand carry as he gets to his feet, but I have seen others do this without any problems so I discounted that. However, if he's changing hands too, that could well be the reason. The coaching staff need to get onto this right away IMO. For now I'd have him regaining his feet slightly slower. I think he tries just a little too hard for a quick play the ball which, in itself, is admirable but also has a cost in terms of ball security. The proverbial swings and roundabouts I suppose!

Overall, Fielden has been no where near as bad as most people make out for wigan. Sure, he had the odd ocasion where he was totally dominated by a front row of randoms but on the whole he was at least workman like.

The problem is, for the wage he is on, you want someone like Graham or an NRL prop. On a reduced wage he is an asset.

What's happened is history. Thankfully a lot of his salary will be released to use elsewhere within the squad. I hope he stays on a much reduced wage, he's seems much happier playing the game these days after some hard (and sad) times a couple of years ago.

Due to his errors he had a shocker to be fair but the difference between this year and last(and before) is that he wants to make up for those errors this year and that shows in his stats.

He's having a superb season and bar Friday seems to have ridden his game of those silly little errors. He needs to get back back to his steady self on Friday and he'll be fine.

Hopefully, he has got the gremlins out of his system and is ready to lead the line on Friday, a big performance from Fielden can set the platform for us.

Any news yet on Phelps, Sam, McIllorum, Riddell or Coley?

Late fitness tests for them all

Interesting. I cant see MM wanting passengers in this game, but there are some key players for us in that list.

We should get a better feeling for who's fit of the 19man squad tomorrow.

I don't have a good feeling about Sam and think theres more to his thigh injury then is being said but we'll see. If Phelps is fit he'll give us some good options for covering both Tomkins and/or Riddell.

I agree, Phelps will be risked if 2 of Riddell, Micky Mc and Sam dont make it.

Deacon may come back in, but im not sure.

yep u must b a fish,