Worst kept secret in Rugby League is out. wiganwarriors.com/news/2016-10-1 ... eave-wigan Goodbye and Good Luck Matty. You've won 2 Grand Finals with us and always gave your best whilst here.

Worst kept secret in Rugby League is out. wiganwarriors.com/news/2016-10-1 ... eave-wigan Goodbye and Good Luck Matty. You've won 2 Grand Finals with us and always gave your best whilst here.

I've been a critic, but always admired him as a player and a person. Good luck to him and thanks for 4 years of 100% effort.

As a player he has his limitations, but there was certainly no doubting his guts in the grand final. It was noticeable that Gidley targeted him at the death as he looked to be all over the place, but he stood firm and kept him out. Best of luck at Saints.

what was all that denial all about - holding out for an extra thre'penny bit? Anyway, good luck to the lad. Now, can we PLEASE have someone who can kick the ruddy ball?

Could really miss him next year if injuries strike again, and we all know Tommy's injury record.

I suspect the denials were about keeping the focus on Wigan and the GF build up.

Good luck Matty (except against Wigan)- never can be accused of not giving 100% and that is all you can really ask.

He's had some harsh words spoke about him in the last year and I've always felt for him because he seems a top top guy. He has never given anything less then 100% and I've loved watchign his passionate celebrations of trys, tackles, knock ons or anything remotely positive tbh.

All the best to him. I think the time is right to part ways but I'll always give him a decent reception when we play Saints.

Agreed. I spoke to him once, and he was a very likeable guy.

Glad he's getting something out of this that he wants, and isn't leaving because he's surplus.

Good move for him. I hope he goes well at Saints as he is a genuine tryer and a model pro.

I have always supported Matty. He was good for us. So many tight games that he settled with a drop goal. He had bottle in abundance.

As for his place kicking. He never wanted the job, but got on with it without complaint.

A great organiser, a great team player and I fear we will miss him. He practically carried the team throughout April, May and June.

So good luck at Saints Matty, because you earned every penny that Wigan paid you.

Two grand finals, one Challenge Cup (Lance Todd trophy winner), not a bad haul for such a short space of time. Could have been more if we'd had more luck.

You can't fault his effort and determination. A likeable bloke by all accounts, must be a good feeling that your hometown club want you back knowing they made a mistake to release him. A key player for us this year.

Deserves our applause prior to the next Derby.

who was the last player to sign directly with saints from wigan? Must have been a while ago?

Bryn Hargreaves?

From the official Facebook page a few minutes ago:

"We're not done in the transfer market for today just yet"......

didnt wigan release him?

Opportunity for Ryan Hampshire ?

Gone to Leigh, or so I've heard.

Good luck, Matty.

I didn't rate him particularly as a player, but he always gave his all and has walked away with quite a lot of silverware.

Smith should be applauded for his time and efforts at Wigan. He has got the chance to go back to his home town club on a long term contract that will secure his and his families future. Good luck and thank you.

Good luck Matty. Good decision for player and club.

any truth in Ryan hampshire coming to us? ive heard a few people say it!

or is this the perfect opportunity for him to break into your side!

He will only come to Leigh if he can play half back, thats statute in any contract for him.

Usually when a player with limited ability moves on it is a happy moment but with Matty it's different. For what he lacked in skill he made up for in abundance in tenacity and determination. It's a very bitter sweet transfer but he deffo goes with my best wishes and will be the only St Helens player i will ever applaud when he comes back here to play against us.

I think all us Wiganers know deep down that Ryan Hampshire has no future at Wigan.

Yep. Sad to see but he just isn't the player we all thought he was going to be. Could possibly be another Joe Mellor. He's turned into a nice little player after a slow start playing in the first team.

With regards to Matty Smith. He's helped deliver 3 trophies in his time here so he will always have my respect. Always played with his heart on his sleeve and sometimes thats all you can ask for from a player. Been a great servant to our club. I was really pleased to see Lockers allow Smith to lift the trophy with him, he deserved that moment. All the best.