Im going to print this and frame it

Actually got emotional reading the news. Fantastic coup for the club.

You can add it to the one alongside my comment when we replaced Noble



While you are at it, you might like frame this:

I have always wanted Edwards to coach Wigan but never thought it would happen as with him being involved with RU, Wigan would never have the cash available to tempt him away. So the fact IL has secured his services is a credit to IL. I have no idea how much he is being paid, if he's come taking a pay cut out of the simple desire to do it or whatever. It does not matter, IL has got his man. Well done IL.

(PS, normal service will be resumed tomorrow)

Man up Whiffy

I love the timing 8 pm on 8/8. Saint should do something at 5 pm on 5 May.

Impressive that IL has managed to capture Edwards. Surely he could have commanded a lot more money in RU. Maybe he genuinely wants the challenge!

Does anyone know if the press conference will be broadcast on Wigan TV or radio?

Facebook live i believe

Edwards now has the opportunity to be the first person in history to win the league/major trophy in both League and Union as a head coach. Major opportunity for our Shaun to make history again.

It's a major major incentive and one which I reckon would eclipse any salary. That incentive will surely transfer down to the players as well, the chance to work with not just Lam but also Shaun Edwards would be a major draw.

I hope J & S Tomkins are looking back with regret.

Very interesting press conference. Edwards was brilliant. "And how much do you earn luv" was his reply when asked if he was taking a wage cut to come back to Rugby League.

Worth watching just for that. Both showed that they are ‘up for this’.

Or simply release nothing on the 27th of each month.

And then he went on to say he was earning a similar amount.

Liking Lam's views on how the game should be played, I hope he gets the chance to sit down with Williams and convinces him to stay.

Or maybe he had no job offers in RU?

Regards

King James

Bitter much

Absolutely! It wasn’t a genuine question. I’m just bitter because Wigan have appointed a head coach with zero rugby league coaching experience.

Regards

King James

Edwards was coaching Wigan for some time before he left.

Superb news!

If you watched the interview he said he had an almost guaranteed 10 years worth of employment in Union. He was coming for the challenge and similar money.

I’m sure you’ll get over it

A much needed tonic in my opinion. I've been getting very despondent in recent years, but this news is a much needed boost. I've also not really been a great fan of Mr. Lenagan, but I must loudly applause this coup by him.

Edwards only knows and wants great success. He is very ruthless in that goal too.

For the first time in many a year, I am looking forward to the future under new management - and with great relish.

Great news which I am sure will put 'bottoms on seats'.

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I still recall when Alex Murphy went round to the Edwards household to sign Shaun Edwards. IIRC his dad used to play for Warrington. The rest as they say is history. But he is the most capped/decorated player in the history of Rugby League.

My family are delighted. My eldest daughter is a senior nurse in Leeds. She has been posting all about this on her social media internet forums/platforms such as FB. I can honestly say that the Leeds area are fearful of the potential of Wigan, the sleeping giant - whilst also supporting a decision that is also to the benefit of the RL superleague as a whole.

Lovely lovely stuff !