Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:54 am  

jonh wrote:

Really do not understand the issue with Millward with some fans or indeed why the club would have any problem with him. He is an excellent coach, he was on a hiding to nothing with us, but his experience and style of play I fell would greatly benefit a young half back for example.

Have you read Kris Radlinskis book?

I would be shocked if we sent anyone to anywhere where Millward is whilst Kris Rads is the 'manager' of this club.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:05 am  

I still can't believe that you are signing Lauaki, the 2nd worst import I have seen in the last 10 years.

Non Fed player and won't be cheap either.

Very strange, but maybe Wane can seen in him to make him believe he would be an assest.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:38 am  

Dave K. wrote:

I still can't believe that you are signing Lauaki, the 2nd worst import I have seen in the last 10 years.

Non Fed player and won't be cheap either.

Very strange, but maybe Wane can seen in him to make him believe he would be an assest.

Think this is the opinion of a lot of people on here mate. I dont agree that we should sign someone who could become better if they are coached better. A player moving from the 8th placed club (no disrepect intended btw) to 2nd place, current cup holders and last years champions, should have earned the move by putting in outstanding performancnes week in week out. Such as how Myler got his move from Salford, or Shenton, or LMS, and why Chase is being linked with a move away from Cas. I dont feel this has been the case for Lauaki and bringing him to Wigan seems a massive risk that we dont really need to take (for a non fed player especially).

If/when it comes off I hope I'm wrong!

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:49 am  

I think I'm in the minority here who's pleased about Lauaki.

The first task is obviously to sort out his temper (shortly followed by his ridiculous haircut), but we saw with Coley how a player can improve drastically under the right coaching.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:42 am  

Guerrier wrote:

I think I'm in the minority here who's pleased about Lauaki.

The first task is obviously to sort out his temper (shortly followed by his ridiculous haircut), but we saw with Coley how a player can improve drastically under the right coaching.

His discipline has been much improved this year, his main problem is that he is lazy, poor defender and doesn't run his weight.

Because he is Tongan, has big hair every and starts a fight every few games everyone thinks he is a potential monster, but he really isn't. There are much better English players out there, I would guess that some of your under 20's are better than him.

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:52 am  

Dave K. wrote:

His discipline has been much improved this year, his main problem is that he is lazy, poor defender and doesn't run his weight.

Jebus. Sounds like we might be signing a mixture of Feka and Karl Pryce.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:53 am  

Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:

Jebus. Sounds like we might be signing a mixture of Feka and Karl Pryce.

Bloody Hell Luaki.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:56 am  

Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:

Jebus. Sounds like we might be signing a mixture of Feka and Karl Pryce.

You watch him be a world beater next year scoring a hatrick at the KC against us

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:01 pm  

I would much rather us sign Rob Parker than Luauki, Luauki has the potential but hasn't got the attitude as he's too lazy.

If it were up to me I'd sign, enquire, make an offer etc for Larne Patrick to replace Cloey, Lomax to replace Deacon and Tom Briscoe or Ben Jones Bishop to go at right Centre. Might be pie in the sky but its worth a shot.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:20 pm  

post wrote:

I would much rather us sign Rob Parker than Luauki, Luauki has the potential but hasn't got the attitude as he's too lazy.

If it were up to me I'd sign, enquire, make an offer etc for Larne Patrick to replace Cloey, Lomax to replace Deacon and Tom Briscoe or Ben Jones Bishop to go at right Centre. Might be pie in the sky but its worth a shot.

We haven't got Uncle Maurice in charge any more!!