Well, hes gone. He is now a London player. Some sort of compromise deal has
been worked out with the Broncos which I suppose means hes gone for less than
half price (penny pinching bastards).
As his career draws to a close its a shame he could not have ended it in about 2
years time with Wigan and remained a "one club man" which I am sure he
would have wanted if his domestic circumstances had allowed it.
I would just like to say I wish him well for the remainder of his career and thank
him for his 14 years of service, entertainment and the joy he has given all us
Wigan fans over the years.
I will definately make the effort to get to the game when he returns to Central Park
with the Broncos to show my appreciation, as I expect all other Wigan fans will as
well.
Here is a summary of his record, and to all you Edwards knockers, if this does
not shut you up, nothing ever will.
Has collected more winners medals than any player in British RL history - seven
Championship, five Premiership, nine Challenge Cup, seven Regal Trophy, three
World Club Challenge, five Lancashire Cup and three Charity Shield
Captained England schoolboys at both Rugby union and Rugby league
Is just three tries short of career record of 300, 274 of them for Wigan
Made 467 appearances for Wigan in 14-year career
Made 36 Test appearances
Finished in the list of top 10 tryscorers five times
Was the only player to figure in all of Wigans record 43 successive wins in the
Challenge Cup
Went on two British Lions tours to Australia, in 1988 and 1992
1966: Born October 17
1983: Signs for Wigan from amateur club Wigan St Patricks on his 17th
birthday, making his debut in a 30-13 John Player Trophy first round
home defeat of York on November 6
1984: Collects the first of a record 10 Challenge Cup final appearances at
Wembley, playing full-back as Wigan lose 19-6 to Widnes. His record as
toungest ever finalist since overtaken by Francis Cummins of Leeds
1985: Makes his Great Britain debut at full-back in 50-4 win over France at Headingley
1986: Wins the first of three success Young Player of the Year awards
1988: Becomes the youngest captain at Wembley, leading Wigan to 32-12
victory over Halifax at the age of 21 years, 6 months and 14 days
1989: Plays 12 times for Balmain and appeared in Australias Grand Final
1990: Wins the games most prestigious individual award, the Man of Steel
1992: Becomes leagues top tryscorer with 40 and in September equals Wigan
team-mate Martin Offiahs club record of scoring 10 tries in a match
against Swinton in Lancashire Cup-tie
1994: Is sent off as captain in first Test of Great Britains three-Test series against
Australia at Wembley in October, collecting the last of his 36 caps in 23-4 third
Test defeat at Elland Road a month later
1995: Captains Wigan to Grand Slam of Challenge Cup, Championship,
Premiership and Regal Trophy
1997: Joins London Broncos on March 27
Wigan RLFC - Simply THE Best.