The point I was making is that there are a number of Saints fans "Hoping" Waney will get for absolutely ridiculous reasons when they have no idea whether he would or would not make a Good 1st team coach.
I haven't much more inside info on his abilities than anyone else but I wouldn't be coming on here spouting that he'll be the next Wayne Bennett either just to make it look like I know something I don't.The honest answer is no-one will know until the person chosen is given 12/24 months in the job.
I'm just saying it's quite simple, if Madge/IL (And I think IL will discuss with numerous sources not just Madge as he has always taken on info with his previous appointments) think he is the right man then I think that will be a pretty good endorsement? There is certainly no incentive for either of them to make the wrong choice?

Surely you're not forgetting Leeds and Brain Mc....

Furner?

Helps to avoid the sack, when your boss is your dad.

It does indeed.

But if Canberra's form continues, then his dad might have no option. But he has been a promising coach over the last few seasons, and if he gets into the position where he is "moved" he'll need to rebuild his reputation, just like Nathan Brown did. I don't think there'll be too many who wouldn't take Furner over McDermott, Agar and possibly Wane. He can even bring his dad along if he likes.

According to todays Daily Mirror, Lenagan has stated that a decision about who will coach Wigan from 2012 will hopefully be made in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

Does this period of time suggest applications are being invited & interviews may be taking place?

Surely if Wane was to succeed Madge it shouldn't need that length of time to appoint him.

Leona Price tweeted today,



If he does come over i think he will end up at Leeds.

+ 1

Why rush it?

Whilst myself and many others want Wane 2 get the job it would be majorly foolish for IL not to open the role up to see who goes for it.

Who knows who could apply.

I hope if IL is to give the top job to Wane he tells him if things dont work out he can go back to being wigans assistant.The one thing that concerns me is that if things dont work out..we simply sack him and he leaves the club.

Is it Shaun Edwards - 6 to 8 weeks - when the kick and clap season ends ?

this sounds silly at the very least, but does Wane himself think he is ready? he may not actually want the first team role yet!

Not silly at all. This has to be in the mix also. He may feel he needs more time as number 2 . It certainly isnt nailed on that Wane will be our next head coach.

David Fairleigh has been mentioned on the Saints board? He's been coaching at Newcastle pretty much since he left Saints at the end of 2003.

FWIW, I'd stay miles away from both Brian Smith and Daniel Anderson - they'll make sure you compete, but I'm afraid that whole coaching school, which includes Nobby and Potter, is too limited in its forward orientated tactics to succeed in the modern, salary capped game of RL.

Not silly at all - IMO this should be the deciding factor