There is no doubting his potential ability and if we ever get him firing on all cylinders he will be a star player for us, but from what Ive seen he doesn't have the drive and passion to play for us. I hope the new coaching set up can get the best out of him.

well IL thinks he has the makings so we will see

Getting rid of Pryce now, if such a thing was even possible, would serve no purpose whatsoever. It would weaken the squad at a time when the competition for places is supposedly paying big dividends.

A kneejerk reaction like this - to something as innocent as a freak injury - is the one thing Wigan don't need.

The problem is Cruncher, it's been decided that Pryce is not only a poor player but a worthless peace of crap or words to that effect, all from 5 starts and 2 subs in the first team, during which he played 2 positions on our weakest attacking side, still scored 3 tries that must have been walk ins (unlike anybody elses, e.g. our young messiah winger) none of which are actually remembered. Yes it can clearly be decided he's no heart and is crap and should be in the worst team of the decade, and the 20 trys in 15 games in the reserves doesn't count as it's the reserves, but it's a sufficient competition to judge giving other players a crack at the first team.

Agreed.

In the same way that people are backing Pryce, I'm going to back Goulding to succeed. He was made a scapegoat many a time last season, and most of the time it was unfair. IMO he has the ability to be a good SL centre for us, much in the way Pryce has.

When MM and SW took over they said about 'clean slate for everyone' it seems some people on here have forgotten that and are content in keeping on bringing up past seasons. They no longer matter, 2010 under the new regime matters. Let's see how both Pryce and Goulding and every other player who has come in for harsh criticism fairs this season. Until then I don't think it's fair to A. Hope someone fails, B. Not back any player, C. Use an injury as an excuse to get rid.

For once, back the team and it's players. I for one hope several people have to eat their words at the end of this season.

dont know about pryce but MM hand injury was certainly NOT done on the training pitch

If that's true, and I haven't heard anything, then I expect he'll be on a final warning.

Pryce has dislocated his shoulder again ive been told. Waste of space its going to be 1 thing after another with him. Send him to Celtic when hes fit, reserve grade is going to do him no good at all.

That may be Karl's last chance at Wigan down the drain.

Mickey's injury is more disappointing but hopefully he shouldn't miss too many games.

Neither IMO would have been in Mcguire's 17 for the 1st game.

Couldn't agree more. It's been said a million times but everyone deserves a fair crack of the whip under this new regime.

Then after a few games into the season and a few dropped balls and mistakes we can resume are badgering of players we don't like.

View Pryces injury as his first one at the club, fresh slate and all that, I for one will be egging him on all season and have faith in MM and SW to get him firing on all cylinders.

I can't see him taking a shirt off Gleeson or Carmont. 2012 is possible though as Carmont will be off contract

Carmont is off contract at the end of 2010, and has to meet certain criteria to activate the second year of his deal.

I like Carmont but if Pryce is not proven by the end of this year to take Carmonts place for 2011, i hope he does not manage to activate the second year option, there are some classy outside backs available next year who will give us stability long term.

Matt Cooper would do nicely

iv been told theres nothing up with pryce, someone very close to the player himself

I think I'm correct in saying there hasn't been an official announcement yet. The 'story broke' on the other message board.

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