Quote ="Pepe"I reckon it could go either way. We haven’t gone for the big name stars of this league, like we usually do, but for more solid professionals. High yield, low maintenance I think Cullen called them. It’s a good, young squad that is looking to a more long term future. It could backfire, but I think ithey will hold their own.
Other clubs seem to be going all out this year to win the lot, and they have recruited older professionals that will be big names in this division. We tried that in 2006, and it didn’t work. Hopefully, Cullen’s approach will. Like you say, PC will actually have a full pre-season with them and won’t be struggling to turn around ramshackle group of odd-bods following a chaotic training regime, like he inherited from Ste Mac last season. The thing is though, he still turned it round and got them playing. So, with a full pre-season and a squad of his own choosing, we should be flying right from the off.
I think there’ll be a lot more effort and spirit about this season, I can feel it in me water. I’d be disappointed if we don’t win anything, because I do think we’ve got the formula right this time. The youngsters really need to show their worth though. A lot will hings on that I think.'"
Totally agree with you pepe.Be interesting to see how dean thompson does, after impressing last year with blackpool, and reserves player of the year.Houghton did ok last year in his few appearances for the first team and has some size.Grady and yates i am still unsure about, but hopefully with a year on will be better.Gerrard at loose got some good reviews by wigan fans as a good passer, but not big enough to be a forward.But looking at the pic of him, his arms look massive.
