Can anyone explain what is the position with Pettybourne playing again. I thought that he was supposed to be back before Ben Flower. Though this is obviously not the case.
Is he still here? or is his injury more serious than the club is letting on.

Thanks

Seen a photo yesterday of the squad at the training ground and he was there in his training kit so he can't be to far off if he's training.

I wouldn't even be surprised to see him play on Friday as that 19 man squad will change before the match on Friday.

Wane said not long ago he had suffered an injury setback

I read somebody saying him and Clubb are back in training this week for the first time.

I hope that means we'll see them back in the next few weeks. The sooner they're back and Dudson and James can drop out the better IMO.

Actually spoke to Pettybourne a few days ago in the shops - said he will be back 'this week or next'.

Thanks folks. Was beginning to wonder.

Were only missing him due to injuries of others. From what I've seen so far he shouldn't get anywhere near our 17 when everyone is fully fit. May sound harsh but I've been really disappointed how he started out. Fingers crossed he'll prove me wrong in the long run

Got to agree with you on that one. For an impact forward he doesn't make much of an impact unfortunately. It isn't uncommon for overseas players to only come good in their second season though so I'm hopeful he'll be more of an asset in the long term. On the other hand Wests fans were very glad to see the back of him...

A proper full pre-season with MB could improve him as well no-end

Two things he does bring which won't show up on the stats is aggression and that fear factor which are so important in RL.

I like him but he just needs a good run in the side when he is fit.

hes shown more in the few games hes played than that useless pudding over the lump

Equally true, it amazes me that Masoe consistently gets picked for any SL side, never mind one of the big four

I dont think they have much of a choice to be fair. watch him have a stormer tomorrow night now

Tempting fate is that comment. I'd have been tempted to wait until Saturday

I made the point to my mate at the Dewsbury game when everyone was going wild chanting his name:
"What's he done apart from knock the ball on from the kick off, get banned, then get injured?"

Not the most impressive start but hoping he gets a run of games and can show good form in the playoffs.

As someone has said, think we'll see the best of him next year after a year to settle and another wigan preseason.

He looked like a man on a mission to make a big impression to me when he pulled on the Wigan shirt. That lead to him flying out the line trying to hit people and him putting in high impact carries which wasn't what I was expecting after watching him for the USA in the world cup. I just thought we were getting a real grater who's bang out the carries and metres and get through his work in defence.

I'm sure once he settles and feels a real part of the club he'll become more consistent. His early season form wasn't poor by any means but he needs to be smarter.

He's not set the world on fire, but I'd have him in the team in front of Dudson and James.

clubb and pettybourne are both being missed.

Oopsa daisy!

His comment stands, he's lazy and pretty garbage. He's no amor that's for sure

I watched him play for the first time v the Aussies at Wrexham in the World Cup before he joined us. He had a good game against them so he can do it IMO.

When we sign a "project" i.e. someone who until we sign them is seen as 2nd rate, our coaching and fitness regime is supposed to be so good we will turn them into good players. Eddie P is not a "project" as he is better than that IMO so if he is heading off in the Lauaki direction I'd like to know why given the resources the club has.

How about maybe he is just injured?

How about maybe we just signed another injury prone dud..

Comes on..gives the big licks, then goes of never to be seen for three months..?

Well if we have it will be time to question the recruitment. Lauaki was awful and if Eddie goes the same way that just won't be very good at all but there is time to see which way it will be. I hope our new recruit from Wakefield isn't another!

I thought lauaki was an early April fools, he just turned out to be a permanent one, Eddie hasn't even turned up yet..Jordan James wasn't good enough first time around..recruitment is worse than poor..scraps from the table.

I raise your JJ with my Andy Powell. Another masterstroke of scouting and recruitment.