I hope I'm wrong but I can't see him being of much worth to us anymore. He was way past his best, then he's had 2 years out since. I'd sooner see us give game time to Crosby or Spencer if we needed to give one of the regulars a break

I heard Elvis has died?

Has Amos retired?

Although it hasn't always worked out for him, he's never given less than 100% and I hope he gets back this season and, if not with us, gets a chance to earn a contract for next season.

I think its amazing how people seem to be writing off his career without even giving him a chance. People are always stating how playing a lot of mins early in his career led to him burning out when he came to us, so surely this break will have eased that burden.

Were people the same about Hock after his ban? its a similar length of time to fieldens injuries, and yet I think Hock is playing better rugby than ever. Fielden has plenty of time left in him, at 32 he has a lot left to give, good props can play easily to 35/36. It is quite possible that he comes back and wins WCC #4 and #5 with Wigan.

By no means am I saying that it will happen, just that I would rather wait till at least the end of this season before making a judgement when taking into account lots of variables.

PS. lets not forget that before these injuries he had made his way back into the England team, and he had deserved the call up. and looking at the 2010 fans player of the season, he came 2nd behind Sam, and ahead of man of steel Pat. That was how well he was playing before the injury. [urlhttp://wigan.rlfans.com/news.php?readmore=943[/url

Aslong as he is running hard, and not doing his usual "run, stop, fend off someone and get tackled" effort. I like Stu as a person, top pro and i would love nothing more than to see him return to the best performance i've EVER seen from a prop forward in his perfomance against Wests in the WCC 2006.

According to Wish FM Louisa Kings Twitter Stu has suffered a set back in training and may not play this year. Looks like his wigan career maybe over. No way will he get a contract having not played for 2 years at age 33.

Could very well be the end of his Wigan career if thats true. Id like to see im kept on for next year with a possible coaching position after that

Gutted if its true was looking forward to him coming back. Id love to see him in some kind of business / coaching role for Wigan, remeber watching a supermen with him in, seems a great bloke to have around younger players.

I cant help but feel if he does retire though he will go do something with Bulls, which as sad as it would be to see him go you can kinda understand from his point of view.

Real shame if true.

He deserves some luck but it isn't happening for him. He seems determined to eventually make a comeback but it's even less likely to be with us now.

Could well be career over, not just Wigan career over.

He's followed the same path as Paul Sculthorpe sadly.

Very sad if true, I think he has genuinely tried to get right with a lot of help from the club, but it seems all for nowt. Would have loved to see him back. Can’t see anyone giving him a new contract now. Wish him better luck for the future.

WHEN ?im GUTTED , was my hero , loved his records , Olivers Army , and Watching the Detectives . Will miss him .

Article in todays Express confirms that Stuart has suffered a setback in training.
Shaun Wane is quoted as saying the setback may keep him out for the season,he goes on to say "if Stuart doesn't play it is unlikely he will get a new deal'.
Looks like the end for someone who has been a great player.

Pretty much confirmed at the bottom of this article www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-w ... -1-4774388

Pretty much confirmed at the bottom of this article www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-w ... -1-4774388

heartbreaking for the lad if true , consumate pro , always had time for the fans , nice guy too

A result of playing too many minutes when younger, the ginger whinge will go the same way.

I am very much hoping that Griffman's post is correct. I think Stu is a terrific example on the field as well as a great player. I can remember him shouting at the team in the dark days when we were really struggling - He turned our fortunes around! We've never looked back and I believe he played a tremendous part in our recovery. He was a breath of fresh air and others grasped his example and the whole spirit of the team lifted.

did a great job, along with Dobbo when relegation loomed, and for that sir, our thanks.

In all honesty, never regained the form he showed with Bradford, where for a period of time was possibly the best prop in the world.

Il try and get a printscreen of the tweet lol

Who is the Ginger Whinge???

James Graham?

the bench warmer you mean? hes been coming on and playing 60 mins in the NRL so he should be fine.