who get that figure?

Would it make a difference to you if it was 9 wigan lads + 8 aussies or if it was 9 wigan lads + 8 uk players?


And as someone has mentioned, the last time we tried to have a teamfull of youngsters we went to saints with a team barely good enough for NL1, but because of people like you some people supposedly "wouldnt mind" losing by the score that we did just because it was a teamful of wiganers.

I would love to see:

Richards
Roberts Gleeson Carmont Ainscough
Phelps Smith
Fielden Riddell Coley
Hansen Bailey
Joel

Farrell Feka Leuluai Prescott

but think Noble will go with the 'safe option' (although i think the team above would do us no harm) of:

Phelps
Roberts Gleeson Carmont Richards
Smith Leuluai
Fielden Riddell Coley
Hansen Bailey
Joel

Feka Prescott McIlorum Flanagan

He'll keep it as strong and experienced as he can imo.

I'd go-

Phelps
Ainscough(i think we can afford to give him a run out here)
Gleeson
Carmont
Richards
Smith
Leuluai
Prescott
Riddell
Coley
Hansen
Bailey
J Tomkins

subs
Feka
Fielden
Flanagan
McIlorum

that should be more then enough to beat the Celtics if we go there with the right attitude.

Is Godwin from cas?

Can someone please check where Godwin is from..
Was it Cas or not?

Godwin was signed from Cas

Where's Godwin from?

Who's LMS?

Godwin is from Pontefract, West Yorkshire,

And LMS as far as i know is London Midland and Scottish railways

Im not sure on either of the above.

Whats the entrance music again at Wigan?

Bring in the Clowns i think

But they weren't good enough during their time at Wigan, with the possible exception of Wild. I think Phil Clarke commented on something similar during the Huddersfield game this weekend. He mentioned the fact that Mossop couldn't get in Wigan's team but could get in Huddersfield's.

Now obviously Huddersfield are playing well but when I look at their team there's very few players I'd swap, like for like, with the Wigan team. The question needs to be asked, why are they fourth and we're 8th/9th? Is it purely down to coaching or am I dillusional about the quality of Wigan's players?

If this team wins with 9 foreigners then so be it, our selected English lads are out of town for this one, so we'll pick our best 17 if they're English, Australian or from Mars.

Is that where Godwin is from? I cant see it posted anywhere

I hope you have a safe journey down. Enjoy yourselves but dont enjoy it too much



Looking forward to seeing you all.

Bit of both IMO, but more the former than the latter - there is no question that they are a very well coached team under Brown.

The selection issue for this game ought not to be about foreign players or not. At the moment we have a certain number of foreign players in the 1st team squad who are our senior players so they are going to get games. We will see how Wigan intend to proceed on this depending on what happens to Bailey and Phelps and who is recruited for 2010.

The selection issue for Celtic for me puts the spotlight right back on Noble and how he deals with the absence of three players.

He can do one of two things. Revert to how he selected teams in 2007 and 2008 which was to ignore the junior players and play his favourites even if that was out of position when we faced lowly opposition. In other words pass up the chance to give younger players experience against the weaker teams.

Or he could introduce some younger players.

There is no way Noble or anyone else should be worried about securing a win v a team with Celtics record. This isn't arrogance it's common sense in that are are by far the worst team in the league.

So if Noble retains his 2007/2008 selection policy against Celtic then I seriously hope we have a new coach next season.

Unfortunately to use Nobles own words I suspect he will "cobble together" a side. I hope I am pleasantly surprised and proven wrong but I aint holding my breath.

Dave

We have entrance music?

Im more concerned with how many weetabix IL has for breakfast

oh, and when are the premier league kicking us out of the JJB/DW?

Carmont seemed to be carrying a shoulder injury. Anyone know of its serious or not.

On injuries, Noble told us,

"Carmont got a bang on his shoulder but he should be OK. Phil Bailey could be back for the Celtic trip which will help us.

Phelps
Roberts Gleeson Bailey Richards (If GC is injured)
Smith Tommy
Coley Riddell Prescott
Farrell Flanny
Tomkins
--------------
McC Feka Fielden Ainscough

How would Ainscough be involved?

Assuming no injuries.
Same team as last week with Bailey for Hock and Flanagan for O'Loughlin.

If Carmont is injured, Phelps to centre, Pat or Roberts to fullback and Ainscough on the wing.

Or

Bailey to centre, Flanagan at loose forward and Farrell on the bench.

with carmont

1. phelps
2. roberts
3. gleeson
4. carmont
5. richards
6. smith
7. leuluai
8. fielden
9. riddell
10. coley
11. bailey
12. hansen
13. tomkins

14. paleasenia
15. prescott
16. mcillorum
17. flanagan

18. farrell
19. ainscough

without carmont

1. richards
2. roberts
3. gleeson
4. phelps
5. ainscough
6. smith
7. leuluai
8. fielden
9. riddell
10. coley
11. hansen
12. bailey
13. tomkins

14. feka
15. prescott
16. mcillorum
17. flanagan

great to have the choice between flanagan and farrell, these two have been our best players in the reserves this year along with davies and they both deserve their chance. personally i think flanagan will get the chance on experience alone.

I couldn't resist