But Zak had signed many weeks before your post so he must have been telling you porkies!

You do realise that he is contracted to Cas until the end of 2020. Wigan would have to ask permission from the Cas board before they can even speak to him. I can assure you Wigan haven't at this moment so you continue to encourage all on here to throw their money away. Having said that we all know Wigan are famous for not sticking to the rules.

Aww What's up little unwashed Wakefield person, we will sign who we want when we want, go and clean your outside bog..

Classy post mate you are a credit to your club.

Soz lad, didn't realise you were from Cas, your pathetic username confused me.

You're still building your outside bogs in Cas, so i would suggest a cleaning of your local cesspit.

They'd have to buy him out of his contract, that's true.

But it happens a lot, so don't bank on that saving you.

What's more likely to keep Powell at Cas is that I don't think he'd be Wigan's first choice. You had a good year last year, but still didn't win anything of note, while this year you're among the also-rans. That's not an enticing CV when Wigan are looking to replace a multi-trophy winner like Wane.

I think Powell would be a great coach for someone if he decides to move on to bigger and better things, but I'd be a bit worried about how he'd manage at Wigan.

Seems too much like Brian Clough going to Leeds. He's spent that long setting up Wigan as the enemy that it's going to be hard to get past that imo.

anyone who has half an idea about the betting industry knows too well that a good rumour can swing the betting massively; just because someone's odds have suddenly dropped massively it does not mean there is truth in said rumour.

a group of mates chatting and throwing some bets on will soon catch on in a pub, next minute half the town is on it. a bookie will pick up on that and slash the odds accordingly. I actually think it will be neither Edwards or Powell but that's just my personal opinion as I can't see either happening.

and technically, spreading insider info through / via a bookies is actually illegal so i'd be careful what goes on here about things like that if I was you lot

He put pen to paper and signed for the club on Tuesday 15th May, you show me a post from myself saying he hasn't/won't sign after that date. Toronto offered him a great deal, Cas also came in late for a return and Warrington showed an interest. Wigan offered an improved deal which he subsequently signed. If you have any evidence to contradict that then please do allude, however I guess you simply want to stand by the "he signed ages ago!" stance.



I am more than sure the users of this forum are capable of using their general intelligence when it comes to placing any bets and subsequent affordability. It is quite obviously a long-game, as I said, I doubt anything will be revealed or announced regards DP or any coach for that matter whilst the competition is still on-going.



I don't think that is what has happened at all, no one has claimed to have information from any betting organisation or company. I simply alluded to the fact at 10/1 a £30 pound bet would cover a season ticket for next year

you just seem quite sure of yourself in a lot of your posts, was just a friendly warning

I do, but as many like to point out, my success rate is abysmal

For what it's worth I believe you, however I've just read that Zak asked to go back to Cas and they said no?

I guess it really is for him to explain, if anyone can be bothered, just go back and look through the posts I made on the matter. Not once did I post anything that I was entirely unsure of.

He was sacked pretty much straight away after the failed test, the legal team made it clear a reduced ban would potentially be possible, Cas then invited him back on a very, very low contract. Wigan showed interest (which I am now guessing was KR contacting him & I believe this is why people assume he signed ages ago), that interest was then rescinded and I posted that on here. Several other clubs then made offers, Toronto were front runners but Warrington remained his favoured destination due to friends he has there. A late offer from Cas wanting him back for 2019 followed by Wigan travelling over to see him and his family and coming in with a much improved offer that he signed.

I am delighted he is finally with us, God knows i've suggested it to him thousands of times! I know many are not but I hope we can clean slate it and we will all enjoy watching him shine!

Breaking news from the NRL Footy Show - huge offer from Wigan made to Brisbane for Wayne Bennett.

I believe your post. But it does nothing to alleviate the concern I have regarding us signing Zak.

From your posts it would seem that Wigan was Zak's third choice when it comes to clubs (Warrington followed by Cas?)

We shouldn't want/need players that only put us as their third choice.

Just can't see him leaving Aus but worth an offer I guess.

His teams are also quite boring to watch, I'd give it 3 weeks before everyone wants Wane back

I can't think of anyone Shaun Edwards would be happier to serve an apprenticeship under.

I actually hope it doesn't work out anyway. although WB certainly has more than enough pedigree I don't really like how he is portrayed and how he is with the media. he'd be another excuse for everyone to hate us though, so that's a plus!

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In this weeks Observer Waney says he had taken a two thirds pay cut to be an assistant to Maguire, for two years he wasn't paid very much, does anyone think Edwards would drop to such a low salary to be an assistant?

Yes, been his dream since he was a nipper, will have made a sackful over on the dark side

I don't. And I wouldn't expect the chairman to think that, either.

Reports from ozzie media saying we have made an offer to Wayne Bennett.

In Zacs latest interview in the Yorkshire Post he says that he pleaded with Cas to keep him and he offered to work for the minimum wage till his ban was up. Cas said no.
He seems to forget what he's said in other interviews.

That’s weird. Why would he have a pay cut for what was a big promotion? Wasn’t he U21s coach before? Hardly a big money position.