Saddened! wrote:
I'm sure Williams is headed to Warrington, but I think that statement is a bit daft. Wigan's owners are very wealthy. Ken Davy could easily fund it as well, Leeds could at the drop of a hat, but again their commitment to matching that kind of spending when the rest of their team is pants is the question. Saints are another club that could easily spend as much on Williams if we wanted to. He's just not a priority with us having an international 6 and a very promising 7 already and no back row, centre or fullback for next year. Half the clubs in SL could spend that much on a player if they wanted to. Most are ruled out as he wouldn't sign for them.
I think the Williams saga has always been a straight shot between Wire and Wigan. And he's chosen you because the offer is higher financially and he'll see you as a better chance of trophies as you have a stronger squad currently.
Where's the announcement by the way? Duckie and yourself confirmed it two weeks ago? Is shifting Austin so you can fit him in this year the issue?
Duckie called in nearly 4 weeks ago. The day after our challenge cup exit to Cas. Williams 3 year deal was agreed then.
Got some shat about it, but when have I never.
It’s this interim period that seems to be the headache I would guess. Tbh, I have a feeling Wire and Williams have just been stalling with the likelihood of the WC not happening, to which, Williams could have an extended vacation into preseason throughout his partners pregnancy.
