Whilst I think it's pathetic for fans to do this, 47 signatures so far (and incredibly disloyal to such a club legend), KC has to take personal responsibility for accepting the job in the first place. What made the club think he was good enough as a coach to appoint him and why did KC think he was good enough or experienced enough to take the club forward? It's ok blaming recruitment but the club and KC have to shoulder much of the responsibility.
I still think they'll finish top 4 though but is back to the debate on the poor overall standard of the league in general.

I feel sorry for him. He's never going to be a favourite son in Wigan for obvious reasons, but he comes across as a decent respectful guy. Quite clearly out of his depth though and that won't change any time soon, so it's a difficult next move for McManus.

Do they persevere with crossed fingers that suddenly it'll click or do they take that difficult decision? Talking to some sensible Saints fans post-game on Friday, they didn't agree with me that he is unsackable and thought judgement will be passed sooner rather than later.

Who would they go for? If I was McManus I'd be searching my call book for Daniel Anderson's number.

Correction : Saints have at least fourty seven imbecilic fans. The vast majority see it as the cringeworthy petulance that it is. That said, Cunningham's appointment was a mistake and extending his contract was an even bigger mistake.

See this season out see how he does, if Saints have a poor season give him the option to walk.

Is the statue coming down if he goes?

This problem is indemic in the British game. We have this obsession that great players make great coaches and can do it without learning their trade. A coach needs to work his way up from the youth teams to first team involvement to assistant. IMO he should then be assistant to at least 2 head coaches before (if ready) making the step up.

I see what you did there....

I think the petition is a disgrace and no way the statue will come down no matter how bad he does as a coach.

The job come to early for KC. The plan was to have him now as his first season but Brown went early and forced Mcmanus hand.

I do have serious doubts about his coaching though. The is no structure, no ideas, his team selection are crazy, we are boring and his post match interviews are embarrassing at times.

I blame the club though for not putting an experienced guy in with him like Salford have with Watson.

I too think the petition is an utter disgrace and anyone who has signed it should hang his or her head in shame, Although I am a Wigan supporter I have lived all my long life in what is now the St Helens Borough. I am therefore very familiar with the St Helens rugby scene going back even to pre WW2 days.Regarding Keiron Cunningham, good player that he was, I was astonished when he was chosen to have statue of him erected to represent St Helens Rugby Club. Over the years there have been many players more worthy of the honour and if it had to be a local lad then there was one stand out player, one Alex Murphy.

I would agree, and in most team sports, very few top players make the grade as a head coach. Of course people can put forward names of those who have made, but management is not about playing ability, it's far more complex.

been plenty wanting rid of Wane on here too