Simple, he was in a pack with Vagana, Anderson and Peacock. Most of the heavy stuff was done by Anderson and Vagana, Fielden was able to pick and time his runs after those 2 had smashed the opposition to bits.

Ive always tried to stick up for Fielden, but i cant bring myself to do it any longer, his contract at Wigan should not be extended and its time for him to admit, whatever he had 3 seasons ago, he hasnt any longer.

Sadly I too am finding myself getting drawn into this camp.

The reality is that he is an "OK" player. He is worth keeping in the squad.

The reality is that he is also paid (probably) about 4 times what he is worth.

Therefore he has to go.

I have always been the same as well with Fielden but I have to admit he is looking like a spent force now

I wouldn't keep him as a squad players - his best years are behind him and we need his wage to sign 2 decent props - whoever they may be.

With Prescott looking a real prospect aswell as O'Carroll it's possible we could let him go after next season and only have to sign 1 prop to replace him if any at all dependant on how good Coleys replacment is at the end of this year.

i remember just before fielden left bradford, noble mentioned how fielden had been askin him for a few season to let him go to a new club cos he needed a change from bradford. I think this could be extended to needing a change from noble. 9 years is a long time listenin to the same voice. if he moved to wakey, i reckon kear could reinvigorate his career.

Fielden is a passenger in our team - the sooner he moves on the better. He never runs on to the ball at pace. When he makes contact he never tries to break through and just falls to his knees. Feka did more than Fielden and he was on the field for less time!!! Get rid.

Fielden really infuriates me taking the ball up, he very rarely chooses gaps as opposed to players.

However I also suggest some people watch the game again. His tackling is outstanding, works especially well with Locky. I think it dawned on me last night, how much we miss that aspect of his game when he's not there. One example being the performance at Barrow last week.

That said, he doesn't justify his salary.

Horrendous in attack, good in defence.

He shouldn't be dropped as we have no-one better and available. However I like most can't wait for the day when Fielden and his massive salary are out the door.

Sums it up.

yes ok, I admit he has gone backwards horribly in form, however he was as bad last night as some people are making out, yes ok he lost the ball from a few loose carries (even if a few were knocked out) but yet when he retained the ball he was making nearly 10m a carry which tbf is not too bad a return, plus his defence was very good last night, he put in a few big hits. He is lacking in confidence atm but "if" we get some consistency and form together we may see him regain this, but he certainly did not have a bad game last night.

Sound like you are talking about a couple of tarts,,I for 1 would*nt fancy being on the end of either of them !

Unless there is a massive improvement we should look to move him on at the end of this season.

I'm also losing the faith in Stu. Can't really knock his defence but in attack he's nothing. He may well have lost his interest in the game, I think he's quite a few business interests outside the game.

Other than Hock and Feka we're struggling.