Or until he leaves the scene. He's no spring chicken, is he.

True.

what has Leneghan got to lose? he has a watertight contract (apparently) to play games that don't clash at the DW Stadium, and currently cant play games that do clash - so nothing can change if he comes out publicly.

This is a farcical situation, 48hours after the draw we still dont know where and when the 4 games are being played. 7 other clubs are being disadvantaged over Wigan's ability to organise a venue.

The noises from DW about quitting and handing over were all during that 7 month spell without a home win when they looked doomed to relegation. I suspect that DW's desire to sell up has diminished after his beloved 'tics have now all but ensured their premiership status - suddenly the club is worth a bit more, and he'll be looking to sell it rather than give it to his grandson who works in the chippy.

IL would have inherited a situation re the lease. And I would imagine he is playing the long game, knowing that things will change. Whelan is old, Latic's could leave the Premiership, he would then be able to bargain. As it is, he is best just making the right noises. Take a look at IL's achievments in life, I don't think he is a man who "bends over" with any relish. Its all very well you coming here and pointing this out we already know, but our present situation was caused by bad management of WRLFC in the past, Whelan took control, we are where we are. If Whelan had thought you were the club with value when he took control here, he would have bought you. We were ripe for plucking, and have been plucked since.

Tough .... Its away for you, so get there.... lol

I know Widnes is being touted as a possibility, but given that several of your players were rested for that game, the most valuable ones to you, one would also wonder if Shaun Wane and/or Saints will want to play on the i-pitch? I know everyone says it's fine etc etc, but it's no secret that there's people who don't like it particularly, so that may also be a factor.

and get there we will, but i'd rather go to Wigan and you get my money than warrington, widnes or bolton!
Wigan away is one of my favourite fixtures (after at home of course!) it wont be the same if its not in wigan!

The only things that DW cares about are (1) money and (2) his reputation. So as long as people keep moaning on here but still buying beer and pies at the stadium during and after the game / using his gym, restaurant, stadium facilities and chippie nothing will change. But some serious drop in revenue and some embarrasment in front of his football mates will have him reeling.

Oh i know you would, and you are right!! My comment was directed at the other poster. Seems many of your fans had a problem getting to Widnes. He/she was probably one of those....

Only someone who knows nothing whatsoever about David Whelan - or tough, machiavellian businessmen in general - could come out with such a statement.

Correct, he is a devious barsteward who craves power and control.

he is, but IL doesnt come across as an idiot either

As i posted earlier, look at IL's profile, but he inherited a situation to play the long game.

Which is why he's probably opted for diplomacy rather than conflict.

I think the fact that the situation hasn't yet been resolved, two whole days after the draw, indicates that Wigan haven't just lain down and let Whelan shaft them.