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    Default Michael MaGuire new Wigan Coach

    just broke on Slysports news. Any views?

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    he has a good reputation in Aus.

    Question is can he handle the transition from being an assistant to head coach, especially in a competition he isnt familiar with.
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    lets see if he completes the three year contract

    only one out of the previous ten incumbants in the SL era has managed that

    Brian Noble April 2006 October 2009 Left - Mutual Consent
    Ian Millward May 2005 April 2006 Sacked
    Denis Betts May 2004 May 2005 Resigned
    Mike Gregory July 2003 May 2004 Sick leave
    Stuart Raper May 2001 July 2003 Sacked
    Frank Endacott December 1999 May 2001 Sacked
    Andy Goodway June 1999 December 1999 Sacked
    John Monie November 1997 June 1999 Sacked
    Eric Hughes February 1997 November 1997 Sacked
    Graeme WestMay 1994 February 1997 Sacked

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigan_Warriors

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    Always thought he was funny on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, should be good craic.

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    Craig Bellamy said he would be hard to replace at Melbourne, and I think he was very instrumental in getting that team to the standard it has achieved. Being around the likes of Inglis, Slater and Smith everyday means he will have high standards and will know how to get the best out of that team.
    Good move for Wigan IMO.

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    yes - but Wigan are cheating because he doesn't actually qualify for the job since he has never been a head coach. Wigan cheating again. Also - he has not got anywhere near the same playing roster and it is a graveyard for coaches - if he wants an NRL job then this is the wrong SL club to go to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintollie View Post
    lets see if he completes the three year contract

    only one out of the previous ten incumbants in the SL era has managed that

    Brian Noble April 2006 October 2009 Left - Mutual Consent


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigan_Warriors

    Lets face it he was not offered a new contract , SACKED

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    Noble wasnt treated very well by Wigan in my opinion.

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    He may have a good reputation in an Oz, but the question is can he polish a turd?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Div View Post
    Lets face it he was not offered a new contract , SACKED
    thought that myself!!!!

    but was quoting that well known reliable research source wikipedia

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    Quote Originally Posted by Perfect Pimbletts Pies View Post
    yes - but Wigan are cheating because he doesn't actually qualify for the job since he has never been a head coach. Wigan cheating again. Also - he has not got anywhere near the same playing roster and it is a graveyard for coaches - if he wants an NRL job then this is the wrong SL club to go to.
    You don't have to have been a head coach to get a head coaches job. I believe the only qualifications are the coaching badges, which I presume he's got.

    I'm with you Gaz. Noble was treated appallingly

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    I'm pleased for the sport that he isn't another Brian Smith disciple. He's from the wayne Bennett/Craig Bellamy school of coaching so expect Wigan to play some attractive stuff next season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Perfect Pimbletts Pies View Post
    Also - he has not got anywhere near the same playing roster and it is a graveyard for coaches - if he wants an NRL job then this is the wrong SL club to go to.
    You could argue the other way though. The Australians generally ignore our comp (look at the general lack of interest in what DA did at Saints in the lead up to NRL GF last week) but Wigan are the team that they've all heard of and respect to some degree. If he gets Wigan to a GF or wins the Cup, which shouldn't be beyond the realms of their abilities, then he'll get noticed alot more down there.

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    Silver polish will be in demand over the next few years at Wigan, i think as a result of this appointment.

    He is very highly regarded down under, and you have to remember that if Noble took Wigan to the brink of finals then an aussie coach will get them to finals.

    Expect Wigan to be a fitter, and far better organised outfit next season.

    Im not looking forward to clashes against ould enemy next year

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chair Maker View Post
    Expect Wigan to be a fitter, and far better organised outfit next season.

    Im not looking forward to clashes against ould enemy next year
    That's the key, they will be better conditioned and ready at the right time of the year. He made sure that Melbourne were always the fittest team come play-off time and will do so with Wigan. The quality of players he has to choose from isn't comparable with what he coached down there but neither is the quality of players they are facing. Wigan have used their heads and picked well IMO.

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    may have a rep in oz but so does harry potter apparently,

    at least hes not one of brian smiths proteges,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray77 View Post
    That's the key, they will be better conditioned and ready at the right time of the year. He made sure that Melbourne were always the fittest team come play-off time and will do so with Wigan. The quality of players he has to choose from isn't comparable with what he coached down there but neither is the quality of players they are facing. Wigan have used their heads and picked well IMO.
    Well if I were him, I would pick the phone up to Lenaghan and say you can stick you job right up your @rse.

    "Wigan Chairman Ian Lenaghan has been speaking to Skysports Fraser Dainton"

    FD "So what is you see in Maguire that makes you think he will be a big success here and he is the man for the job"

    IL "Well he is available whereas Steven Kearney is not as he is the New Zealand national coach ..."

    DOH!!! Welcome to Wigan Maguire, such a valued employee already. I can't believe IL said that live on TV. He is available but our first choice isn't. I don't think the bloke will see out his contract, he is being treated badly and he hasn't arrived yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legolas View Post
    Well if I were him, I would pick the phone up to Lenaghan and say you can stick you job right up your @rse.

    "Wigan Chairman Ian Lenaghan has been speaking to Skysports Fraser Dainton"

    FD "So what is you see in Maguire that makes you think he will be a big success here and he is the man for the job"

    IL "Well he is available whereas Steven Kearney is not as he is the New Zealand national coach ..."

    DOH!!! Welcome to Wigan Maguire, such a valued employee already. I can't believe IL said that live on TV. He is available but our first choice isn't. I don't think the bloke will see out his contract, he is being treated badly and he hasn't arrived yet.
    lol Great man management skills from IL there. Long may it continue.

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    He is "highly related" according to Craig Bellamy on BBC website. More cleaning jobs for the family coming under salary cap, I see.

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    Weren't Melbourne pilloried for wresting, grapple tackles and chicken wings a couple of years ago?

    I wonder if he'll bring those aspects of his coaching over?

    At the end of the day Wigan know stuff all about him and are gambling that he will make a good head coach because he was associated with all the success at Melbourne.

    It's the equivalent of getting Francis Cummins as your head coach.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OoOGazOoO View Post
    Noble wasnt treated very well by Wigan in my opinion.
    agree with you he was not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OoOGazOoO View Post
    Noble wasnt treated very well by Wigan in my opinion.
    Why?

    He was taking them nowhere and was only bringing youth through when forced.

    Do you think we sacked McCrae, Hanley or Millward without having another coach lined up or even talked to people about the role?

    The only difference here is Kearney opened his gob about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Legolas View Post
    DOH!!! Welcome to Wigan Maguire, such a valued employee already. I can't believe IL said that live on TV. He is available but our first choice isn't. I don't think the bloke will see out his contract, he is being treated badly and he hasn't arrived yet.
    Awful stuff from Lenagan. But MaGuire is still a good choice given that the supposed No.1 choice Kearney is also an assistant at Melbourne as well as being NZ coach. Wigan now have a coach who has worked closely with a top coach like Bellamy, worked with Kearney and also coached some of the World's greatest players.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Legolas View Post
    You don't have to have been a head coach to get a head coaches job. I believe the only qualifications are the coaching badges, which I presume he's got.
    wasnt there an issue at one time over qualifying for work permits?
    to work as a first grade coach over here you had to have already done so in Aus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintollie View Post
    wasnt there an issue at one time over qualifying for work permits?
    to work as a first grade coach over here you had to have already done so in Aus?

    Wigan have been given a dispensation by the RFL apparently or so they are saying on the other site.

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