Yeah they were chatting about rubgy which is innocent enough, but unfortunately in today's society....well need I say more.

And yes, I had heard about fake accounts, hence my first post.

OK, thanks for the replies.

I believe his is real as is a few other players, but as you say some are fake.

As long as your son is aware of the dangers, I don't see what harm an online chat can do - whether its with the real Manu or a fake Manu.

I thought you had to be friends to chat on fb?

you do

You can send messages to people without having them as friends, but you have to add them as friends to use the instantaneous chat function.

I'm not sure of this thread is alright on here, as libel could be inferred from it, but if your son is making you aware of the fact that the chat is occuring, then I think you'll be okay.

there is no inference of any wrong doing in this thread, just a simple question and a few speculative answers.

Yes he is on my friends list, I noticed he was on earlier today and added a lot more friends (Fans) if you look at his friends list it is full of the faithful of all ages....Not sure what is wrong with him chatting to a fan, I think it is nice tbh that he has took time to do this

Wish he would chat to me

me too

ive just added so might get to have a little chat one day

So do I. I'm not blaming the OP, but it is a bit sad that any interaction between an adult and a teen is nowadays seen as suspicious.

In fact just checked he has some lovely family photos in his album...his profile pic is of him and his little boy....
Like I say I think it is great he is taking time to chat with the young fans about rugby

I know what you mean..


I am very very jealous about it all



I want to chat with him

He won't chat with you or Mrs B because he doesn't want to get in after training and find his rabbit in a pot on the stove!

You raise a very valid point






I just checked again his status states 'welcome all friends and fans'...what a guy





A face to sink a million ships!!

If you go and sign on in TWITTER.....u can follow all the Burgess bros....Diskin.....Ian Poulter and many, many more celebs / rugby league players.

Have to agree with you there, very sad. Nice to see he has time to chat to the fans.

Twitter made me lose all respect for Sam Tomkins. He watches Big Brother for god's sakes.

I once had a chat with Richard Swain on FB through my phone, it was 8:30 in the morning and i was sat on the bog at work. Surreal!

Things people will do to get supporters player of the year



well done willie, bit of canvassing never hurt no one

A couple hinted at it, which is why I mentioned that fact. That was all. I know what this site's like over anything.
I realise it's bad that people automatically assume the worst when a teen talks to adults on the net. (even though, right now, i'm a teen talking to an adult on the net).

Yeah, another reason why i don't want Karl Pryce here!

Due to my support of the Gold Coast Titans in Oz i follow Mat Rogers and Scott Prince, they're constantly tweeting.

Twitter also made me aware that Brett Hodgson was spending the day in his pjs watching films!

My wife is quite literally in love with Willie Manu. Told her about this thread and she's sending a request his way next time she logs on.

Jamie thackray was pretty social on facebook if I recall correct.

what a silly comment to start the thread isnt it, isnt the site a social network type of thing , if so and IF this is wm then isnt he simply doing what the site is there for a nyway and thats gassing???

The bigger issue here is that Manu has allowed loads of crazy FC fans access to his personal facebook account to view his family photos etc!!

Don't think we need a thread on here about Manu's facebook account.