That's right just like Shaun Edwards and that's why I'd probably be in the minority in saying that were Edwards available to be are coach for next year, I personally wouldn't want him as head coach but rather as second in command due to the fact that he's been out of the game for a such long time.

Sorry to be labouring this point but having Shaun Edwards as number 2 leaves you in a worse position than having Shaun Wane, doesn't it? How would he be able to offer any advice to such as McGuire about current RL players that McGuire couldn't already glean elsewhere?

I'd have Edwards as a number 2 to because of his limited knowledge of coaching Rugby League. There's no doubting his knowledge of the current League scene would be worse than Wane's, so yes it would be weaker to have Edwards as a number 2 in comparison to Wane because of his lesser knowledge of the game.

However Edwards may excel in other areas in comparison to Wane it's just hard to say, either way Edwards won't be coaching Wigan in any capacity for a while yet in my opinion.

I think knowledge of the game is more important! We should play our game and boss it our way without playing to try and lessen the other teams strengths but play to our own.

Edwards would do well at Wigan but it's not going to happen.

I think Mcguire and Wane will know enough about the rest of super league, I don't see the problem.

McGuire won’t be fully updated on all the players in SL but if the things we hear about him are correct he’ll be studying everything he can in prep for the new season. Hopefully he’s been signed up for a while and will have been watching our previous games on DVD so he can set up a plan of action and hit the ground running.

I like the idea of Wane as his number two as well. Put the cat amongst the pigeons so to speak and guy everyone seems to respect and hard as nails much in the same way Greg was.

Either way I like the look of that coaching one two next season and hopefully with a new conditioning coach we can maximise the undoubted potential we have here

This is the main point for me, too many of our players underperform consistantly and this needs to change, some players do not look fit, the players are good enough to finish in the top two when at their best.

Hopefully the new coaching staff will bring the best out of our players.

The best thing about having Wane as number 2 is that the head coach could get some great advice on which young players to put into the team. All the young players coming through will have respect for him and will no doubt be up for it when they get the chance.

I doubt he's been signed up for a while, the papers still report that we are still chasing him - having said that don't believe everything you read.

I really do hope we get McGuire but whoever is in charge I hope we get behind him and the team - even if the team loses the first game. Let's not write them off - be patient (I know this term is almost glued to Wigan RL in past seasons but we really do need this) success won't come straight away.

Defo have to agree with you on that! His new methods won't take effect straight away. It's not a switch he can just turn on. It will take time for the players to get into his new ways of thinking.

Can't wait now if it is McGuire who is comming!!!

mcguire needs to get a visa first. dont get excited yet

Quote: lothlorian "mcguire needs to get a visa first. dont get excited yet'" Maybe Wigan could have a word with Baroness Scotland. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8268101.stm

Quote: lothlorian "mcguire needs to get a visa first. dont get excited yet'" Maybe Wigan could have a word with Baroness Scotland. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8268101.stm

i know a couple of blokes that could sort him one out!!he may have to put on a jamacian accent

I will throw a name in for conditioner, John Harbin, Australian, ex Wakefield coach then teamed up with Ian Dowie at Oldham Athletic, Charlton,Crystal Palace, QPR, Coventry, well respected in football circles and pioneer of many new idea's in this country.

www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5159 Shaun talks a lot of good stuff here. This sounds to me like he is our new coach. I would be made up for the guy if he was, he is a winner.

www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5159 Shaun talks a lot of good stuff here. This sounds to me like he is our new coach. I would be made up for the guy if he was, he is a winner.