Why would it be more space on the cap? Who's said he isn't playing still? Paul Deacon did both for Wigan these last two seasons.

He wont be.

His last game will be against Bradford for his testimonial.

Radford retiring will leave us a bit short at prop, but will hopfully allow some of the young players more gametime next year.

wel done the club good move ,gt all his badges and has exsperience ,also has the ear of the players which isnt a bad thing for the new coach

Pretty much my view of him.

And he's a Dobbin!

I can't really see that being a problem. He's expressed a wish to coach at a higher level , and I think he'll take the chance to give it 100% and not worry too much about upsetting a few ex-team mates now and again , if it's for the greater good.

i think he would still count against this years cap as he has a year of his playing contract remainin. But i think hed be a good coach surely has great respect within the game too

Exactly. I think we've signed up these young forwards quickly incase we don't have chance at signing any other prop/back rowers.

Some of the lads you mentioned should be ready to make the step up now.

I think Radford has all the attributes to eventually become a first class head coach and taking an assistants role now is a natural progression. My only worry is whether clubs are actually providing a pathway for young British coaches to progress into a head coaches role as there is very little evidence of this happening at the moment.

You know whats next dont you, when Gentle goes in a three years Radford will be the next FC coach!