TheOtherOne wrote:
It's wonderful that even following a comprehensive defeat Wigan as a club become even more despised by the rest of the RL community
I doubt there is a neutral around today that has an ounce of sympathy for them
Leaving aside for a minute last night's thuggery ( and congrats to Saints on the win, BTW ) I actually DO have some sympathy with the current Wigan as a
club, if not as a team. Under the 'ancien regime' of Maurice Lindsay, Wigan's 'devil take the hindmost' attitude to RL almost destroyed the game as a contest, and essentially bankrupted Wigan twice while doing so. We saw them try to repeat the process under Dave Whelan, the chairman who wanted an end to a salary cap in RL ( where he was one of the richest owners ) but wanted one imposing in soccer ( where the Russians and Arabs make him look a pauper ). I was pleased when Ian Lenegan took over. A passionate Wiganer to be sure, but clearly an RL fan first and foremost. This was a chance for a fresh start. Unfortunately the rot this time has set in at coaching level. Moreover, given the on-field success that the Maguire/Wane tactics have brought, it will be difficult for Lenagan to contemplate change.