Stu M:Mark_P1973:Stu M:Mark_P1973:4 of us with tickets for Wembley and Everton. Missed out on Headingley, but blaming daughter as she registered on my account but didnt tell me, and then after they'd sold out she says "Dad i registered for the tickets"
I really hope it doesnt got to a decider cos i'll be cheesed off, but equally it would be great for the game if it is 1:1, but couldnt cope with the disappointment of losing to them again
Whichever way it goes, there will be fans complaining about Wane's team selection, but in the main the team will pick itself subject to injuries
I've no issues with Wane. I think he's genuinely honest. There was a huge clamour for Jake Connor whom Wane had labelled as inconsistent. Was great against HKR but went missing against us twice in the space of a few weeks.
i've spent the last couple of weeks arguing with fans from Yorkshire, all complaining about Lancashire bias because of Wane, all he picks is Wigan(ers) players, all over a squad to meet up
. I agree with you on that front, that he's up front and honest, and also knows what he wants the players to do, both on and off the pitch, and if they dont fit that bill, then there is a good chance they arent going to get picked
On the other wigan forum we've been debating the half backs with a few for and against Jake Connor, i'm in the against camp. Unfortunately i dont think we are blessed at half back at the minute. We have some good players, but no world beaters, and i think Wane will go tried and trusted of Smith and Williams, with Lewis off the bench giving versatility to cover off 9 as well. Outside of those 3 we have Sneyd, Connor, possibly Will Pryce (albeit he's been playing 1) and Whitby (think he's too young at the minute and looks to have a very promising future)
I agree with you and it would be my choice. I think he'll go with Williams and Smith with Lewis off the bench.
Back row will be interesting too. We have KPP, Nicholson and Nsemba. Who starts, who makes the bench...
Knowles and Radley the same. Knowles will probably make the bench so that only leaves 2 spots (if Lewis is the other 1) and that's even before a 9 or props are considered.
Wane will definitely pick Bateman IMO and then it'll be about who partners him. I've not seen enough of him to comment really but I read people saying he's not having the best of seasons but Wane values loyalty massively and he'll want his leadership and experience in the team.
It feels easier for me to pick what Wane will go with, than what I would go with myself. I think if they're all fit for that 1st test Wane will go-
Welsby
Young Farnworth Wardle Johnstone
Williams Smith
Lees Clark Thompson
KPP Bateman Radley
Subs
McMeekan Havard Knowles Lewis
And me leaving Nsemba out isn't an oversight btw. He'll be in the squad but like last year, I don't think he'll start the series.
