by Steve Morri » Fri, 28 Mar 1997 04:00:00
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His record must be one of the best in all team sports.
Hope he has a little magic left. As one of the London players said
"he is just class" something to go with our organsiation and work ethic.
I may be speaking out of my ***but would it be fair to say Edwards is
a play maker; similiar to the role Matterson has? can a team have two
generals if not what will happen next????
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by wiganrl.. » Fri, 28 Mar 1997 04:00:00
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.
by Jo&Ro » Fri, 28 Mar 1997 04:00:00
> 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).
> he his still playing in Super League and not playing in the 1st division
by Mugwu » Fri, 28 Mar 1997 04:00:00
><snipped>
>His record must be one of the best in all team sports.
>Hope he has a little magic left. As one of the London players said
>"he is just class" something to go with our organsiation and work ethic.
London need pace in the backs - not some bloke on a retirement wind down.
Mugwump.
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>Steve Morris
by Paul McNall » Sat, 29 Mar 1997 04:00:00
>His record must be one of the best in all team sports.
>Hope he has a little magic left. As one of the London players said
>"he is just class" something to go with our organsiation and work ethic.
>I may be speaking out of my ***but would it be fair to say Edwards is
>a play maker; similiar to the role Matterson has? can a team have two
>generals if not what will happen next????
The thing is, when Wigan were on top of the world and beating everybody
else even St Helens used to shit it when Edwards had the ball cos he
used to kill teams off with good support play or a cheeky little ball to
set Offiah away etc. Now he may not still have the skill to do it time
and time again but he'll always have the experience and know-how to
hopefully teach others.
I remember when I was playing for school when I was 15 we were playing a
cup game against a team from Wigan (at Robin Park) and we were getting
tonked (er the score slips my mind ahem). Edwards had come along to
watch which was a bit of a buzz cos he was a world famous player and
after the game he came over and talked to us all and was just generally
a top bloke who was interested in kids playing rugby.
It's that kind of thing that will be most valuable to London in the long
run. He'll have the kids fawning over him, he'll be teaching them and
youngsters in London maybe, just maybe, will start playing the game.
I still think he's worth a place in any SL side and if ya notice all
fans dislike him, he's mouthy and he's hurt too many teams in the past
but regardless despite what's been said in this newsgroup by a certain
er, contingent, he hasn't been successful just because he was in a great
side. Shit players stand out for the wrong reasons in great sides in my
expericence, they aren't made to look good.
There's still a lot of respect for Shaun Edwards and one and off the
field he'll do well for ya...in my humble opinion.
Seeya
Paul
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by Mr P Halliwel » Tue, 01 Apr 1997 04:00:00
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by Greg War » Wed, 02 Apr 1997 04:00:00
Barrow Braves - Things Can Only Get Better
by Mr P Halliwel » Sat, 05 Apr 1997 04:00:00
And I remember I still complained about the bad reffing decisions after
that game. Just because my team have a convincing win it doesn't mean I
can turn a blind eye to bad reffing. Bad reffing is bad reffing. full stop.
We need good humour and friendly rivalry between RL supporters.
I am prepared to see Wigan through this bad patch and look for a better
future with a clean bank balance. I look forward to a short spectating
stint at Horwhich and then at a new stadium. The Alfred Mc Asda sground
at the old Westwood power station site is the newest rumour.
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by Mr P Halliwel » Sat, 05 Apr 1997 04:00:00
It was rumoured in a local paper that Wigan only got 60,000
pounds for Shaun Edwards from London.
Jack wants his backside kicking for this.
On the open transfer market Edwards would have easilly got
150,000 pounds from Leeds or Warrington. Not that he wanted
to play anywhere else but London though.
So It's summer sale time at Wigan.
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by wiganrl.. » Sat, 05 Apr 1997 04:00:00
>Jack wants his backside kicking for this.
>On the open transfer market Edwards would have easilly got
>150,000 pounds from Leeds or Warrington. Not that he wanted
>to play anywhere else but London though.
I think if the above quote is true, the Broncos got a bargain but perhaps
Robinson took into account Edwards long service to Wigan.
Dave
Wigan RLFC - Simply THE Best.
by Mugwu » Sat, 05 Apr 1997 04:00:00
>>It was rumoured in a local paper that Wigan only got 60,000
>>pounds for Shaun Edwards from London.
>>Jack wants his backside kicking for this.
>>On the open transfer market Edwards would have easilly got
>>150,000 pounds from Leeds or Warrington. Not that he wanted
>>to play anywhere else but London though.
>So if the Broncos would not pay 150,000 and Edwards would not play anywhere
>else he would have retired and Wigan would have got nothing.
>I think if the above quote is true, the Broncos got a bargain but perhaps
>Robinson took into account Edwards long service to Wigan.
The reason why they got a reduced sum?
TAX!!!!!!
What did they buy Edwards for - nowt
What did they sell Edwards for - 150K
Taxable sum - 150,000.
Plus you have to take into account the agent's and Admin fees.
Mugwump.
>Wigan RLFC - Simply THE Best.
by Steve Morri » Sun, 06 Apr 1997 04:00:00
>>No need to be abusive John. See what I mean about scousers.
>>I hope that you're around when Skints sell players and start loosing
>>games and struggling. You won't see me having your attitude.
>Anyone reading my post, in the context it was made, ie as a reply to
>your post, will understand my sentiments.
>I am one of those very same Saints fans who laughs, jokes, takes the
>wins, losses and the piss. Thing is, no one has ever come up to me in
>a ground and accused me of "crawling out of the woodwork", or said I
>want shooting.
>Anyway, I can fall out in real life, I don't want to start doing it in
>my internet world aswell. Lets all just keep it sensible, I have
>noticed quite a bit off "close to the edge stuff" lately.
>Peace. For agro, go to uk.misc.
>PS - I live twelve miles from Liverpool and twelve miles from Wigun.
>If that gives me dual nationality, I am going to by a new shell suit
>right now in preference to the alternative.
>John Lancaster
>St Helens, UK
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by John Pow » Mon, 07 Apr 1997 05:00:00
>> 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).
>> he his still playing in Super League and not playing in the 1st division
>with the likes of Mike Ford and Deryk Fox etc.
>rob :-)>
Apart from Greg of course who is the greatest
That should cause some consternation, and network traffic.
by Steve Morri » Mon, 07 Apr 1997 05:00:00
>>> 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).
>>> he his still playing in Super League and not playing in the 1st division
>>with the likes of Mike Ford and Deryk Fox etc.
>>rob :-)>
>He is playing Superleague and playing in the Premior Division. I
>reckon London will do well with Sean at the helm, he's the bst
>oraniser I've ever seen. But being only twenty thir*** I haven't seen
>that many "greats".
>Apart from Greg of course who is the greatest
>That should cause some consternation, and network traffic.
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by rgstoc.. » Tue, 08 Apr 1997 04:00:00
Steve said..."I live 12 miles from London does that make me a***ney?"
Only if you have very good hearing!
Roger Stocker (I was born within earshot of Heathrow runway 1, not difficult now, but back in the 50's it was a tad smaller, now live about 6 miles from Bow bells, still with the wind in the right
direction and a good sense of imagination I can hear them bells, or is that the dogs at Catford dog track?, mind you try listening to the PA at the Stoop from outside the ground...you'll be lucky)