Video interview with Head of Coaching Tony Smith who says he is banking on Myler and Atkins ending their playing careers at the Wolves as a return on the investment by Simon Moran who isn't afraid to put his money where his mouth is!
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Player interviews to follow.

Hmm 'one or two that i need to speak too'.

nice one Gary.

'Squeaky bum time' for some...

Everyone who is off contract will know full well whether they will be going or not.

As for the others, even if tony doesn't want them they will still be here as they have contracts. If a contracted player doesn't want to go then there is nothing the club can do about it. It looks like the following;

Rauhihi - Retired
Johnson - Wigan/Wakey
Pickersgill - Widnes
Penny - Widnes on loan.
Blythe - whoever will take him

Who cares.

I've got my favourites, one of which I fear may be shipped off to Widnes but sort of 'sod it' really. I knew the moment Smith walked through the door there would be casualties, some unluckier than others and it's proved that way so far and I don't expect that to change. Whatever he does, he does with the team in mind, and decisions are made that he feels will strengthen the club, if one or two have to leave to get one in, or none in, but Smith thinks itd be better for them/the club then so be it, regardless of if I like them, it's the way it goes.

One trophy and counting.

Go, Che.

Think you could possibly add Blyth to that list of people going out on loan or for good as his chances are limited now.

I've heard that Clarke could be on his way to Wigan.

With most clubs recruitment for 2010 well underway, or even completed by now, you would think that anyone who will not be here next year would have been given notice a while back to give them, or the club for contracted players, time to find a place for next year. If I was a Warrington player, and I only got told I was being released this late in the season, I wouldn't be too impressed!

However, I suspect his comments may refer to advising players that they will be on loan for 2010.

I have also heard Clarke to Salford as part of the Myler Deal

Edited just for you

I hope its true, whether it be Wigan or Salford.

Although, didn't King Cull give him a fairly sizeable 4 year contract two years ago? Im not sure anyother club would be prepared to stump up that kind of cash for Mr Hospital Pass.

you on a fishing trip again ?

I think this would be more like it than him going to Wigan..... it was them that pooed on him in the first place years ago! I just heard the Wigan "rumour" from my cousin who plays in the reserves.

We'd know if Clarke was leaving I reckon.

I can't see Smith kind of 'disrespecting him' almost, by not letting him have his moment this weekend. If Clarke was to go, after almost a decade of service, he'd deserve his moment, not being ushered quietly out of the back door.

Aside from this, he's got a contract, Smith rates him highly, he offers versatility and is a big, professional presence within the squad, he has all the hallmarks of an individual that Smith likes with how he lives his life, how he conducts himself etc, so he'll be staying.

Agreed, it would be very unlikely that the Pies would sign Clarke.

Wow didn't have you down as a big Clarke fan



Although saying that you still rate Penny

He would free up a considerable amount of salary cap restraint which I think will be something that Warrington will be almost certainly endeavoring to do!

No not at all, woke too many people in Australia up with the last one

Where have I rated him ? (Clarke)

FWIW, I do sort of rate him. I know what he is, so don't hammer him for what he isn't, folk in life all have limited ability in some respects. He can't do what Monas can do from nine, so, he should focus on what John Clarke can do from nine.

Yeah like throw unplayable passes out to his colleagues



To be fair I agree that he now has a more professional approach to the game than a few years back. This degree that he has worked hard for seems to have done him the world of good. Maybe his future lies elsewhere within RL.

Maybe its because his missus stops him going out 3 nights a week now lol

When Are The 3 Player Interviews Coming On?

I could see Clarke leaving TBH. I like him for his versatility and he makes an excellent bench player. However, if the bench is going to be made up of two props and Higham, then I would prefer either Grix or Bridge (dependng on how TS accomodates Atkins) as the fourth interchange. I don't think Clarke would get a starting place in the second row or loose, so would he be happy waiting in the reserves for injuries to other players?

TBH I'd be disappointed to see Clarke go.

I genuinely feel we miss him for his organisation when he isn't there, and feel his experience may be valuable during the next couple of years, even if this is coming off the bench at times to cover for some positions.

In terms of unplayable passes, our other two hookers are just as guilty IMO, and they don't have the versatility that Clarke does.