Plus, Shaun has never, whenever asked, closed the door on returning to Wigan.

I don't think we should underestimate what it would mean to him. Plus, the opportunities for top jobs in RU may be more limited than we realise.

For me I'd happily quit a 100-200k a year job in Union or whatever for a 50k or so job at Wigan so I suspect that for someone like Edwards who is Wigan through and through he'd be even more willing.

I understand I've probably overexagerated both of those figures but still.

You think?

Already been said, some jobs have to be advertised openly to give ALL people a fair chance, to avoid claims of preference or prejudice before offering the job. Employers have to be so careful that they can prove the person they employ is justifiably the right person for the job.

Posted off my CV

as the coaching staff don't count on the salary cap, I think it's a good idea to invest some of the additional income we must be generating nowadays in employing additional coaching staff. it's one area that help the club move forward.

i think it something to do with legalities.........you have to advertise a job, even when the employers know whos already got it.

yes

Do we have to? Did we advertise for the head coaching job? I very much doubt you have to advertise. Maybe Wigan want to see if someone applies who isn't on their radar - nothing wrong with that.

it's good practice to advertise, it helps avoid discrimination claims, but I don't think there's actually a legal requirement to advertise. Happy to be proved wrong if you can cite the legislation, regulation or court decision.

Bingo, and perhaps they genuinely want to open up the search, rather than just posting the advert for the sake of it

WOuld it be a distraction or a massive boost if our new coach was announced this week?

I would say it would be a distraction but it isnt going to happen if you read this rlhttp://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-warriors/right_time_for_gaz_1_3594069rl

Meanwhile, chairman Ian Lenagan has refused to clarify the ongoing uncertainty over the coaching position at Wigan.

The seemingly inevitable appointment of assistant Shaun Wane as Maguire’s successor has dragged on for months, with no official confirmation from the club.

Yesterday the Warriors ran adverts in the rugby league trade press seeking an assistant coach – which appeared to suggest Wane’s appointment as head coach might be imminent.

However, the adverts were worded that they were seeking an “additional assistant coach”, which only muddied the waters further, particularly as it is unclear whether half-back Paul Deacon will retire this year and take up a coaching position or play on another 12 months.

Though Lenagan would not be drawn on the issue, sources at the club say Wane remains the front-runner to take charge in 2012 but there is unlikely to be any announcement soon.

I might apply for the job myself, I'll even contribute £1 for any possible signings.

Didn't IL say at the forum that Wigan had already had six applications for the head coaches job from existing Superleague coaches.

The advert is surely a case of "testing the water".