: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:57 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Only two local in the starting 13.

check your figures again.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:01 pm  

[J-90] wrote:

Got a feeling it would be much easier for Wigan to integrate the likes of Tomkins, Ainscough, Mossop, Thornley etc. into a confident and successful first team squad rather than the one we currently have. That said, surely they couldn't do worse than some of our "experienced first teamers" appear to be doing?

Atleast they would relish the chance of a first team place and make the most of it

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:07 pm  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

check your figures again.

Roby and Cunningham.

Graham is from Liverpool.
Q.E.D.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:08 pm  

saints35 bulls0 wrote: indeed - Saints have taken a conscious decision to operate below the salary cap and promote the young players through the squad. We have space on the cap to spend - but have chosen not to.

And if it all goes belly up for you this year and you finish say 4th (dont think it will happen but IF) Do you think the club will still be taking this view?

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:14 pm  

Roby and Cunningham.

Graham is from Liverpool.
Q.E.D.

You forgot wellens, hate to say that but he will only pull you up on it

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:23 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Roby and Cunningham.

Graham is from Liverpool.
Q.E.D.

Roby wasnt in the starting 13.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:25 pm  

Roby wasnt in the starting 13.

So its still two wellens and cunningham

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:26 pm  

Sharpy_4a wrote:

And if it all goes belly up for you this year and you finish say 4th (dont think it will happen but IF) Do you think the club will still be taking this view?

I will be happy if we finish 4th, and have blooded a few youngsters along the way.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:26 pm  

Sharpy_4a wrote:

So its still two wellens and cunningham

...and Graham.


and Clough and Roby on the bench.

5 out of 17 coming through the academy into a succesful team - something Wigan can only dream of.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:28 pm  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

...and Graham.

Who is from Liverpool.

Which junior club did he play for?