I must admit I’m absolutely shocked. I’m not his biggest fan but you can’t question the success he’s had with Wigan and the way he has led the team.

Gutted, struggle to get a coach as passionate about Wigan than Wane.

One of the most successful coaches in SL history.

Shocked. I've been a critic, but we have shown a lot of improvement this year which makes it even more of a shock.

I wonder if the whole Sam Tomkins contract debacle has caused a rift?

Does this feed into the Shaun Edwards rumours?

I've also heard Wane is also going to Catalans. Interesting that we've signed Hardaker and the comments Wane made but he won't coach him.

Certainly out the blue this one. I suspect it was only done this weekend with SW, IL and KR being the only ones who knew. Players would have found out this morning likely.

I am shocked I have to admit but I do think it’s probably the right decision, as daft as that sounds given where we are in the league. I just feel that we could do with a new direction, new playing style and SW has run out of ideas.

I know that sounds silly but I think it’s naturally coming to an end.

The conspiracy side of me is thinking is this in protest of letting S Tomkins and J Bateman go?

With Sean Edwards only weeks ago saying he wanted to come back to RL, is this the opening for him?

That is a surprise. I must admit to having a lot of respect for the man. I haven't always agreed with his coaching philosophy but he has always come across as an extremely honest, no excuses, type of bloke and he'll be a loss. Good luck to him.

Whoever comes in has huge boots to fill. Wane is renowned for being Wigan through and through but I think he’s far more than that. His ability to get a team up for a big game is spot on and I wish him all the very best in whatever he does next. As for a replacement, this could work out well for us. After 7 years, some fresh blood and new ideas might not be a bad thing.

Having just read his statement he is obviously moving on to another coaching post. The question is, where?

He's following Tomkins and Mickey Mac to Cats?

Well, this should please many of our regular posters....

Maybe one or two but not "many". For me, I'm shocked at the announcement and wonder where this leaves us going forward and for the rest of the season. He leaves with a solid legacy behind him and I wish him well. All in all it may be for the best. Gives both himself and the club a chance to freshen up (depending on who we get in, of course).

Off to Catalans, with McNamara moving up to Director of Rugby

I heard the Wane and Tomkins to Catalan rumour a few weeks ago. Looks like it's coming to fruition. Big shock that, I have come to respect him as a coach, even as a Saint.

Not half. But it won't be long before they find someone else.

In the meantime, IL will take the flak for 'not having got someone else lined up', when the reality will most likely be the at he does have but just can't announce it yet.

Good news, time for something new