I wasn't complaining about it.

You just had to go and spoil it

Another full week without a rumour.

Very disappointing!!

There are no rumours because communication from the club has improved to the extent that no one neds to start any rumours as most fans are content and are looking forward to a great 2010

With Raynor having left Hull, what would people say if Wigan were to make a move for him?

Dont need him with Roberts, Richards, Ainscough and other reserve wingers. He's way past his best anyway IMO.

I agree. I think it would be an 'extra body' too far. We've got plenty of strength in depth for nearly all positions now.

I'll be interested to see if we're now about to enter the 'we only sign quality' era. If so, I'll heartily approve.

Ben Cross is off contract at the end of 2010 and is 31. After reading an article on SMH website he doesn't sound like he will be staying at Newcastle past this year. I would have him for 2 years no danger.

Why would anyone want to strengthen our backline over the forwards? I wouldn't mind going for another prop just to add some deapth.

Its a shame Willie Mason has such a bad off field reputation. Wigan won't touch him because of this but if we were only taking into account on field factors - he'd probably be just what we need.

It would seem Celtic are in the hunt for him and the big money they'll offer him might be enough to get him over here.

I hope someone on here might be able to answer a question for me - it says in the press that Celtic as a developing club are allowed up to 14 overseas players. Who are classed as 'developing clubs' (do Quins/Catalans still fall under that category) and how long are these clubs given before they must abide by the same rules/restrictions as everyone else?

I don't think Quins are still allowed extra overseas players, and hasn't catalans allowance been reduced? Not sure tbh, but I imagine that they'll get reduced gradually rather than all at once.

Even discounting the off-field stuff, on field he's just had a garbage season and it remains to be seen if he'll ever be the player he was before his operation though.

Had a pretty bad injury (torn bicep I believe) but would be a good signing if he could prove that he was over it. Would have been even better two years ago though

I hope someone on here might be able to answer a question for me - it says in the press that Celtic as a developing club are allowed up to 14 overseas players. Who are classed as 'developing clubs' (do Quins/Catalans still fall under that category) and how long are these clubs given before they must abide by the same rules/restrictions as everyone else?'"

One look at Harlequin's squad shows that they have considerably less imports than the majority of clubs in Super League including Wigan.