I feel for the the fans only. They've been shat on from a high point.

To think a 'professional outfit' would rely solely on a verbal agreement would be laughable to say the least, and completely short-sighted and unprofessional. But that's where we seem to be. The details of the contract would have to be in writing and signed and agreed by all relevant parties, far too many ins and outs to agree solely on a handshake or verbal agreement.

I'm pleased Edwards has exposed IL's lack of professionalism to the media/public. Now it's out there he's been forced to play his hand or force a wicked backlash from the fans.

That’s the feeling I’m getting as well. SE, I believe, does want to coach Wigan and has/had every intention of doing so. His subtle hints to IL in the media over the past few months make sense in the context of this latest media statement - he’s been pushing for a contract to be signed with Wigan not putting himself in the shop window for Wasps or England RU.

If this carries on I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he walked. I’d probably support him if he did, IL is making himself out to be untrustworthy and not honourable, which after all he’s actually done for the club since taking over from Uncle Mo, makes me feel let down. I expected and expect more from the club than this shambles.

Good post. I think this sums up the general feeling with fans.
Hopefully IL can and will come out ASAP and address this situation. Letting it lie is only going to feed the anger and distrust from fans.

CLUB STATEMENT: Wigan Warriors are aware of quotes from Shaun Edwards regarding his future contractual arrangements. Following the conclusion of the Six Nations and Shaun’s comments, we have been seeking dialogue with Shaun directly since Sunday to clarify to Wigan his intentions. Read more at https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2019 ... MKta3Lp.99 Basically confirms the square root of jack all.

CLUB STATEMENT: Wigan Warriors are aware of quotes from Shaun Edwards regarding his future contractual arrangements. Following the conclusion of the Six Nations and Shaun’s comments, we have been seeking dialogue with Shaun directly since Sunday to clarify to Wigan his intentions. Read more at https://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2019 ... MKta3Lp.99 Basically confirms the square root of jack all.

Interesting, trying to get hold of him and he's not responding?

Well the clubs statement tells us a lot. Just a one line sentence. Very thoughtful that.

'clarify to Wigan!.....on HIS intensions'

Good grief.

A blank statement would’ve told the fans just as much. What an absolute waste of 40 seconds worth of typing that was for a club employee.

That's exactly what it is. Damage limitation, but they're adding more fuel to the flames of distrust with that waste of time statement.

Everything about the club seems negative at the moment

- this mess of a situation
- constantly losing our best players (whilst other teams tie them down to long contracts)
- poor recruitment and retainment
- cost cutting on squad, marketing etc
- lying about the Bateman situation
- promise of good rugby but not seeing any

No wonder the fans seem to be staying away

Add to that the admin accounting error which put us over the salary cap yet again.

You'd support Edwards walking away?

This is clearly a bid to get himself in the shop window when his stock is at its highest. No doubt he's got his eye on the England RU defensive coach job.

If he wanted to come to Wigan it's a quick phone call to Radlinski to confirm everything is still on track. Airing it in the media shows his true intentions.

Fair play to him, if nothing has been signed then he's well within his rights to hawk his services about, but I'll certainly think less of him and will not support him.