I am going to have to correct you here Lynda... the 20s used 42 players last year. Only 3 were contracted Wigan players so not sure where the releasing of 2/3 of the squad came from.

Indeed we had a few lads from the St Helens area coming in and all did well with the lads that moved up from last term's under-18s.

I look forward to seeing the development of Matty Pendlebury, Mitch Cox and co and seeing how they go on next season.

Matty finished this term attending first team training so I feel the coaching staff have him earmarked as indeed Joe Bullock and Anthony Bate were.

Out of interest the 3 players that were on Wigans books were: Joe Bullock (14 games), Andrew Cunningham (19 games - ever-present) and Matty Crow (3 games).

Believe them then Lynda but as Dave has been unofficial match day secretary stats man, cameraman and commentator all season (not all at once I may add) and seen 99% of their games, Im even sure he could provide a list of players who have played for them as again 99% of their games are here on DVD.
We had a hooker in that side called Aaron Lloyd who in all honesty would walk into any Championship 1 and most Championship sides but couldnt get a chance because of Penky and BB. He too is a nice lad from a nice family his Dad I now consider a friend, Paul Rowley also rates him but he lacks size which is unfortunate as he is a good player, ex StHelens Academy.

I believe Dave of course I do , I was going to believe orginally a parent of a player , did the squad change as the season progressed?

Isn't Mitch moving to Australia, along with a few other U20's next year?

The team changed but as a squad there were not that many comings and goings which is unusual at this level.