Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:01 pm  

jonh wrote:

Wardle had issues over a number of things at Hudds.

It wasn’t just about not playing it had a lot to do with the future plans for him and the side of the field Watson wanted him to play going forward.

There were other issues too but all stemmed really from that.

This isn’t speculation this is 100% absolute fact.

Unless there is a major change in the contract situation with Wigan and a major climb down by either player or coach at Hudds he won’t be playing at the Giants next year….in my opinion, and from what I’ve been told, all be it a good few weeks ago now.

So basically he wasn’t prepared to play for the team? Sounds like an attitude problem. He happily took the number three shirt, but wasn’t happy to play there. Definitely an attitude problem.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:25 pm  

jools wrote:

So basically he wasn’t prepared to play for the team? Sounds like an attitude problem. He happily took the number three shirt, but wasn’t happy to play there. Definitely an attitude problem.

It’s amazing how many players with attitude problems go on to thrive in different environments.

It’s nearly always when players are leaving these attitude problems happen.

Maybe a coach could have handled a situation in a much better way before seeing one of their prized assets walk away from the club.

It’s amazing how this story has developed so far and interesting to see a fans reaction to it by the 3 clubs involved.

Will keep watching with interest as it develops.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:26 pm  

jools wrote:

So basically he wasn’t prepared to play for the team? Sounds like an attitude problem. He happily took the number three shirt, but wasn’t happy to play there. Definitely an attitude problem.

I'm sure Hudds/Watson will let him go then?
Wouldn't want a bad egg in the happy camp would you ?

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 2:36 pm  

I got a text on the 10th of June saying Wardle was replacing Bibby at Wigan (from a wire fan). Same source which got Cooper to Wigan before the media (and the prophet Dan).

But I reckon something has changed.

Wire only have Matautia as a senior centre for next year

Hudds will have Naqiarma (spel), Bibby and Cudjoe.

Wigan will have King, Thornley, Halsall.

Nene McDonald to Leeds, Leautele to Catalans/Leigh.

IMO looking at this Wardle to wire permanent makes sense.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:22 pm  

NSW wrote:

I got a text on the 10th of June saying Wardle was replacing Bibby at Wigan (from a wire fan). Same source which got Cooper to Wigan before the media (and the prophet Dan).

But I reckon something has changed.

Wire only have Matautia as a senior centre for next year

Hudds will have Naqiarma (spel), Bibby and Cudjoe.

Wigan will have King, Thornley, Halsall.

Nene McDonald to Leeds, Leautele to Catalans/Leigh.

IMO looking at this Wardle to wire permanent makes sense.

I don’t see him going to Wire.

I’ve heard Giants are looking at Marsters from Wests also.

Wire have a huge chunk of cap wrapped up in the pack at the moment.

Something has to give somewhere.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:37 pm  

NSW wrote:

I got a text on the 10th of June saying Wardle was replacing Bibby at Wigan (from a wire fan). Same source which got Cooper to Wigan before the media (and the prophet Dan).

But I reckon something has changed.

Wire only have Matautia as a senior centre for next year

Hudds will have Naqiarma (spel), Bibby and Cudjoe.

Wigan will have King, Thornley, Halsall.

Nene McDonald to Leeds, Leautele to Catalans/Leigh.

IMO looking at this Wardle to wire permanent makes sense.

Naiqama is coming to cover wing and bring on the young wingers -we only have Jerry and senior next season as out and out wingers.
Marsters is supposedly a done deal. Bibby hmmmmmm.
No one expected Leroy to be rolling back the years this year- and he will be another year older next.
I’m wondering if wardle is possibly thinking he was a little hasty and rather kicking himself that he should have waited just one more week…..
time will tell I suppose and in about four weeks there will be announcements aplenty

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:52 pm  

Isn't Wardle under contract to hudds next season? For him to move anywhere surely whichever club it is has to stump up a transfer fee. My take on Watson's outburst is that wire were trying to either get him for nothing, or at least on the cheap. Whatever happens, I can't honestly see him playing at Huddersfield next season. This needs sorting quickly as it must be bugging the fans of all 3 clubs.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:07 pm  

Moe syslak wrote:

Isn't Wardle under contract to hudds next season? For him to move anywhere surely whichever club it is has to stump up a transfer fee. My take on Watson's outburst is that wire were trying to either get him for nothing, or at least on the cheap. Whatever happens, I can't honestly see him playing at Huddersfield next season. This needs sorting quickly as it must be bugging the fans of all 3 clubs.

Yes he is under contract- and as a current England international when good centres are in short supply I would imagine Huddersfield would be wanting a decent fee for him. As I say I suspect hudds were wanting king as part of any agreement but wire messed that up loaning him out to wigan, and thought they could palm off some worse unwanted dross instead but Huddersfield said nah you’re alright since leuteles off we are short on centres so will just keep wardle instead.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:16 am  

jools wrote:

Yes he is under contract- and as a current England international when good centres are in short supply I would imagine Huddersfield would be wanting a decent fee for him. As I say I suspect hudds were wanting king as part of any agreement but wire messed that up loaning him out to wigan, and thought they could palm off some worse unwanted dross instead but Huddersfield said nah you’re alright since leuteles off we are short on centres so will just keep wardle instead.

You don’t half talk some nonsense. Your position has changed on this depending on which board you post and what the latest talk is by the coaches.

Re: Toby King 2023 : Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:08 am  

NSW wrote:

I got a text on the 10th of June saying Wardle was replacing Bibby at Wigan (from a wire fan). Same source which got Cooper to Wigan before the media (and the prophet Dan).

But I reckon something has changed.

Wire only have Matautia as a senior centre for next year

Hudds will have Naqiarma (spel), Bibby and Cudjoe.

Wigan will have King, Thornley, Halsall.

Nene McDonald to Leeds, Leautele to Catalans/Leigh.

IMO looking at this Wardle to wire permanent makes sense.

Warrington have Wrench who looks a good player and someone who should be playing regular next season so that’s both centre spots filled.
Warrington might make sense but from the interviews with Powell and Watson it looks a non starter imo.