Quite frankly this is embarrassing, a poster posts a fair comment reflecting on Wane's discussion of Faz's defence (which by the way was absurd considering how well Faz has been playing) and you twist and turn it into a personal attack.



This is the kind of childish petty attitude that stifles genuine discussion about Wigan RL and league in general, it was clearly nothing more that a snipe, a dig for no reason, well done on lowering the tone to such a level.

Amen to that.



I don't know if anyone has picked up on this but Maguires side lost a BIG game this weekend. As such you'd expect to find a decent number of sites quoting Madge's thoughts on the game right? I can hardly find any quotes or statements from Madge regarding the game! That's how it should be with Wane imo. The talking should be done behind closed doors at Orrell.

I really don't think it's Wane's interviews, or our "win every game approach" that's damaged us in the big games, more that Leeds & Wire are more experienced sides with a nucleus of players that have won a lot of trophies. It can be quite difficult to force a "changing of the guard" when sides are so dominant, you just have to wait til the opportunity presents itself and strike.



We're well in the trophy hunt, but sides like Leeds & Wire will be thereabouts because they're good teams, full of experience, that know how to play under pressure. Not because they held off and only gave the lower sides a bit of a beating rather than blowing them off the park.

It is strange, some would say its reverse psychology maybe, an attempt at keeping Farrell grounded but I worry comments like these could have an adverse reaction. It started a couple of weeks ago when opta were showing that Farrell had not missed a single tackle and wane came out and said "it was a bit generous as he has definitely missed a few"

its interesting that wane is having a moan about farrell's defence when 1 of his favourite love childs micky mac as been poor in his tackling this season, but not a word (not having a go at micky, i think he's top draw but just wish criticism was fair) also i cant remember him having a go at hocks defence last year even though hock isn't in the same league as farrell when it come's to defence.

He was probably asked directly what he thought of Farrell's defence. I'm sure if he was asked about Micky Mac's defence he'd be critical of it.

Why are people so bothered about his "media skills"



Who cares?

In regard to Farrells defence, nonody reckon he is just taking the mick a bit?



He goes out and says "his defence could be better" then goes back to the team where Faz says "cheers for that boss".



Wane replies "its ok son dont want you getting too big for your boots".



It prob isnt but it comes across like an inside joke to me aimed twofold to annoy ppl that dont like Wane and for everyone to look at just how well Faz is doing before defending him.



Best way to highlight your players stats is probably to say something negative so ppl go and look.



You say Sam has been great with line breaks everyone nods, you say he could do more and suddenly everyone checks and ups arms because he is top in that regard.

My sentiments exactley, who gives a sh*t! At the end of the day a lot of you where knocking Wigans credentials and Wanes squad rotation in the friendlies before the season had even started i think you should at least eat your humble pie, you owe him that at least for the way he's got the lads playing. What a lot of you dont realise nor think about before you post is from coaches gone by John Monie, Mag etc.. Wane has got some serious acts to follow and im sure with the type of winner he is, he will want to be the best of the lot so we have no right to criticise how, why or what he expects from his players, he's a Wiganer thru and thru it's in the veins we cant ask for more than that!

To be fair to Wane, defence isn't just about making a lot of tackles and having few missed tackles. Farrell has given away more pens than any other player in in the squad, usually in the tackle or PTB. There is also the question of being in the correct position in the defensive line to make the tackle in the first place. These may the areas for improvement to which Wane is referring.

I can only thank God that the biggest talking-point about the Wigan coach is his media skill.



Sometimes our memories are just too short for our own good.

I think Agent Brown is doing a fine job over the lump