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For entertainment it would be
Boston
Ashurst
(both these would be in my best 5)
Skerrett
Tuigamala
and a bloke called Terry Hollingsworth (or similar) who was a back up hooker in the 60's. He used to come on the pitch, find the biggest bloke on the other side, and start a fight. Terrific entertainment (though not trophy winning rugby, alas).
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| Quote: Top Tackler "My Top 5 Players of all time at Wigan would have to be,
1- Ellery Hanley {62Tries in one season a Legend}
2- Martin Ofiah {Tries for fun-Great finisher with pace to burn}
3- Shaun Edwards {Great player who always played the game 100%}
4- Andy Gregory {Little General,Truly world class on his day.}
5- Kris Radlinski {Mr Reliable,Hard as nails and never let us down}'"
Not bad choice there bud, but you can also add probably a another dozen more |
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Based on personal favourites not best or most honoured, so I exclude Hanley and Kenny as there was a touch of mercenary about them.
So in alphabetical order:
Ashurst
Farrell
Ferguson
Gregory
Hock
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doc murray
shem tatupu
wes davies
david hodgson
Richard Mathers
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Sorry I meant
Edwards
Farrell
Inga
Connolly
robinson
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| Quote: moonlight flit "This is impossible if you have been watching Wigan since the 50's, as I have, and a few others on this board also have.'"
I know where you're coming from and especially difficult for a Wire to admit but I'd say with some semblence of reason and of course my own opinion....
Ellery Hanley.........the best player I've seen play the game
Frano Botica........the best goalkicker I've ever seen
Martin Offiah.........the best winger I've ever seen
Chris Radlinski.....the best fullback I've ever seen
Green Vigo...........just a hero of mine!!! |
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
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| Quote: Albino Wolf 2 "I know where you're coming from and especially difficult for a Wire to admit but I'd say with some semblence of reason and of course my own opinion....
Ellery Hanley.........the best player I've seen play the game
Frano Botica........the best goalkicker I've ever seen
Martin Offiah.........the best winger I've ever seen
Chris Radlinski.....the best fullback I've ever seen
Green Vigo...........just a hero of mine!!!'"
I must say the same about Des Drummond.....class winger !!! |
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my top 5 are
1 brett kenny
2. john ferguson
3. gene miles
4. greg dowling
5. ellery hanley
i could go on but there are so many from over the years...
no ones mentioned andy goodway or brian case..
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg |
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| Quote: the armchair critic "my top 5 are
1 brett kenny
2. john ferguson
3. gene miles
4. greg dowling
5. ellery hanley
i could go on but there are so many from over the years...
no ones mentioned andy goodway or brian case..'"
Frankie Parr, Danny Gardiner, Dougie Laughton, John Gray, George Fairbairn, Bill Francis, Dave Robinson, Colin Tyrer, Dave/Cliff Hill, Colin Clarke, Trevor Lake........................................and on, and on.........................so many !!!!! |
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SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
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| Quote: twosevenzero "Frankie Parr, Danny Gardiner, Dougie Laughton, John Gray, George Fairbairn, Bill Francis, Dave Robinson, Colin Tyrer, Dave/Cliff Hill, Colin Clarke, Trevor Lake........................................and on, and on.........................so many !!!!!'"
Not the best but certainly one of my favourite ALL time Wigan players. |
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg |
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Not the best but certainly one of my favourite ALL time Wigan players.'"
Thats what I meant with these names ( apart from GF ), maybe not the best, but all good/likeable players. |
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1. Edwards
2. Hanley
3. Andy Gregory
4. Martin Offiah
5. Andy Farrell
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Not the best but certainly one of my favourite ALL time Wigan players.'"
Frankie Parrs quiff was the best in the World !  |
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SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
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| Quote: moonlight flit "Frankie Parrs quiff was the best in the World ! ![]()
I remember him scoring two tries in a match winning performance in an evening game v Saints at Knowsley Road.
He beat Murphy for both tries.
It was probably the 1964 - 65 season.
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An alternative selection i admit but one based on character!
1. Jamie Ainscough - The head attack on Martin Gleeson will live long in the memory, so will the try he scored in the same game and the interception that sealed the challenge cup for Wigan. However details of the speech that he gave before the Challenge Cup game are legendary.
Newcastle coach Mal Reilly reckoned he had more potential than Andrew Johns at the same age but Jamie chose the beer & cigarettes over training and thus ended up at Wigan where he continued to smoke whilst other players trained.
Jamie genuinley didnt know who Wigan where playing week after week and his care free approach didnt adhere him to most fans but that somehow made him even more of a legend in my eyes.
2. Dean Bell - Hard as nails, not a lot more to say on this man!
3. Luke Davico - His career lasted only a couple of minutes but for reasons i cant mention on here he gets third place!
4. Brett Dallas - Bravery award - played his heart out every week.
5. Jason Robinson - Most entertaining player to watch ever.
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