Do you watch the Reserves? I assume you don't cos you'd quickly realise there's it provides the right level of competition for the likes of the above. Roberts needs time to adjust, Riddell is not fully fit (in that he's picked up a niggle), Phelps is better than Reserve grade and Mathers is not in Academy grade.

Seriously I'm not doubting Riddell & Roberts are bad players. But they turned up towards the end of pre season for one thing and another and they are obviously struggling to acclimatise, put them in the reserves allow them to adjust that way. Not really been impressed with Phelps @ centre I think he is more of a wing man, but now we have have seen the likes of Pryce & Ainscough (if fit), he would struggle getting a game, especially if Roberts is going to play out on the wing as well. As for Mathers, don't really know what to say about the guy TBH. The injuries he had in oz must have really messed with his head cause the guy is gash.

Love it.

Although it should be:

''Playing on the wing, hearing Wigan sing''.



Can't wait for Quins!

rubbish

If Noble drops Ainscough for Mathers im going to break into Lenagans office and print his P45 off.

Unfortunately I can see this happening. If it does happen, like you say, Noble should get his P45.

I'd start looking for your crowbar now because Ainscough wont get picked for Quins.

Supposition or inside knowledge?

Neither. Lets just say 'Nobbys Way'.

He cant be possibly left out against Quins after last fridays performance, can he?

Should he be left out or will Nobby leave him out when his favorite full back Richie will be available again.

Answers :- No and probably yes

Absoultly shocking if true. All faith is lost if Mathers plays and Ainscough doesnt. What has Mathers done to earn a place in the team.

hes playing against Quins

You were right on Thursday about him playing. I trust you again



How did you find out

God help us if Mathers gets picked instead of Ainscough

God help Noble if he picks Mathers over Ainscough and doesn't buy a bodyguard

He's got Coley

i have a few friends in the club. aint 100% sure though yet aint spoke to Ainy himself

Well when you do make sure you get it posted on here

Ainscough will play against Quins no question.............even Nobles not that daft!

I hope.

Am sure the Wigan coaching staff will now tell the players to wind their necks in prior to the game.

There is absolutely no chance in hell that Noble will drop Ainscough for Mathers.

Would he drop him for Richards

If a straight choice, yes, and rightly so, PR is proven AND can kick goals.

Hopefully Nob[size=59le's rugby [/sizehead will somehow accomodate Ainscough into the 13.

This would be my backline for Quins:

Richards
Ainscough
Carmont
Bailey
Roberts
Tomkins (TL at Hooker)
Smith

I'd be happy with that