I seem to remember Wally Lewis being signed and showed off by Mo, Wendal Sailor? .. Gasnier? It's not like this does not and have not happend.
Depending on our season, who we bring in, if Edwards does not arrive and if we do make a few big signings I can only see this disappearing along with Edwards reputation in and around RL and Wigan.

If IL goes then we'd be in the same state as Widnes unless someone very wealthy was ready to purchase and fund us from their own pocket.

I don't remember it being that way at all. We were going to sign Wally Lewis, but Ellery Hanley voiced his disapproval was how I recall that incident. Lewis was never 'shown off'. I would have been 'over the moon' with that signing.

I remember mo going to Aus to sign gasnier and mouthing off about it and coming back with vailiki lol

Lewis signed on tv after cup draw ... Your right that Hanley wanted more money than him or he wouldn't play... think it was during the Roos tour. Sailor agreed to come but didn't he never signed the contract but Wigan broke the news we had signed him was during the Super League war.

It's not England...It's Wales top job that is about to be made vacant, that Edwards has made no secret of wanting.

Nobody has brought up the possibility that there could be a clause in Edwards contract enabling him to get out of it.

Wales have already appointed their next head coach, Pivac I think his name is, guy from Llanelli. Pivac has then started appointing his assistants too so whatever is turning Edwards' head (if true) isnt anything to do with Wales.

There is no opening for him with Wales, however it is widely believed that Eddie Jones will leave his England role after the World Cup meaning there will be a vacancy at Twickenham. Wouldn’t surprise me if the RFU deliver a gold plated contract to Warren Gatland and Shaun then. Perhaps we’ll get Eddie Jones in exchange, he’s been a guest of Mr Lenagan’s at the DW a few times over the years...

The way I remember it he was paraded on Northwest Tonight (or whatever it was called back then) complete with a meat pie and a happy Uncle Mo only to then turn his back on us

I hope Edwards does come as it will be nice PR and a boost for the game - he’s one of our sports legends and we need to find homes for legends.

On the other hand, I have always been mildly bemused by the desperation from Wigan fans to have someone who hasn’t been involved in the game for such a long time as head coach. I can see it ending badly to be honest.

Whether he can coach RL or not, we certainly don't want a flake running the team. And that's the way it's looking at present.

I don't understand why he would say the things he's said recently, after parading himself on telly as our next coach, without offering some kind of qualifying explanation.

After rock-steady, multi-trophy winning coaches like Wane and Maguire, I'm not sure I could stand to have someone in charge who has such little self-awareness.

The other attention is from Wasps RU.

I think that it was announced on Grandstand??

Definitely not coming now from what I've heard

spill the beans then

I was told the same, I deal with the owners of PAS and they know a lot of the Welsh RU players, very much likely he won't take over the reigns from the information the lads are privy to.

Personally, I won't be too upset, he was never likely to be a massive success. We should recruit Ian Watson asap and give him a long contract!

Watson? All he’s done is avoid relegation and if that’s where you set your sights you’re easily pleased. I’m still hoping Edwards comes but if he doesn’t, we need a far bigger name and far better track record that someone who’s only achievement is not being relegated.

Chris Chester wouldn’t be a bad shout. Don’t forgot Lam hasn’t done anything previous to this job, only came with good reputation due to being a class player for us

Whats this obsession with Watson? It would be the most dismal signing ever and show a huge lack of ambition.

People should not be writing off Lam just yet. There is still a chance that by Easter we could be flying and carving teams up. Remember nothing is won in the first few games, and they were all against top opposition.

I never said it was an obsession, I simply believe he is one of the best young coaches in super league. It was only my opinion.

I am not writing Lammy off, I know full well we will come round and be there abouts come the business end of the season. I am 100% sure he is back off to Oz in November regardless of how this year goes.

Must admit Ian Watson is a very underrated coach, he does seem to have got together a fine squad for 5 did and change.

Shane Flanagan?

Who do you blame for the merry dance?
Edwards or Lenegan?

Both, Edwards for being so cryptic and Leneghan for not nipping it in the bud from the start.