Wigan Warriors 2007
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This article is about the 2007 season of the Wigan Warriors in the European Super League and Challenge Cup.
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[edit] Season Preview
2006 was a poor season for Wigan finsihing 8th overall in the Super League but for most of the season they were battling with relegation. In 2007 Wigan will look to avoid another season like 2006, many of the 2006 squad have left Wigan and been replace by players such as Trent Barrett, Phil Bailey and Thomas Leuluai who will be important members of the 2007 Wigan squad. Players like Stuart Fielden and Chris Ashton who has impressive season in 2006 will be looking to continue their form in 2007 and some young academy player such as Darrell Goulding, Paul Prescott and Michael Mcilorum will be looking to break into the first team in 2007. Wigan start the season with a tough home fixture against Warrington Wolves. Wigan will play local rivals St Helens 4 times during the regular season including a match in Cardiff's Millenium Stadium.
[edit] Fixtures/Results
↑ Wigan Warriors only played a second grade squad against Whitehaven, mostly made up of players from the Wigan Warrriors Academy.
[edit] 2007 Squad
[edit] Transfers
Transfer for 2007 (In)
| Name | Signed From | Fee | Date | |
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Phil Bailey | Cronulla Sharks | 2006 | |
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Trent Barrett | St George Illawarra Dragons | 2006 | |
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Michael Withers | Bradford Bulls | 2006 | |
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Shane Millard | Leeds Rhinos | 2006 | |
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Thomas Leuluai | Harlequins RL | 2006 | |
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Mark Flanagan | Bradford Bulls | £10,900 | 2007 |
Transfer for 2007 (Out)
| Name | Sold To | Fee | Date | |
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Wayne Godwin | Hull FC | 2006 | |
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Scott Logan | Canberra Raiders | 2006 | |
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Michael Dobson | Canberra Raiders | Return from loan | 2006 |
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Bryn Hargreaves | St Helens | Released | 2006 |
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Danny Sculthorpe | Wakefield Wildcats | Released | 2006 |
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Brett Dallas | Retired | 2006 | |
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Danny Orr | Harlequins RL | 2006 | |
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Chris Melling | Harlequins RL | 2006 | |
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Oliver Wilkes | Widnes Vikings | 2006 | |
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Nathan McAvoy | Bradford Bulls | 2007 |
2007 Loans (Out)
| Name | Name | Loan To | Loan Started | Loan Ended |
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Sean Gleeson | Huddersfield Giants | February 2007 | Current |
[edit] Staff
- Head Coach - Brian Noble
- Assistant Coach - Phil Veivers
- Strength & Conditioning Coach - Mike Forshaw
- Senior Academy Coach- Stuart Wilkinson
- Junior Academy Coach - Shaun Wane
- Academy Assistant Coach - John Pendlebury
- Rugby Executive - Dean Bell
- Youth Development Manager - Brian Foley
- President - Peter Higginbottom
- Chairman - Maurice P. Lindsay
- Director - David Whelan
- Director -John Martin
- Director -Phillip Williams
- Director -Brian Ashcroft
- Chief Scout - Jack Roden
- Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Zaman
- Club Dentist - Barry Rimmer
- Physiotherapist - Rebecca Hodgkiss
- Physiotherapist - Emma Greenwood
- Masseur - Andrew Pinkerton
- Matchday Assistant - Keith Mills
- Kit Manager - George Unsworth
- Statistician - Malc Clarke
- Statistician - Gordon Melling
- Time Keeper - Keith Hayton
- Chief Executive - Carol Banks
- Chief Administrator - Mary Sharkey
- Chairman's P.A. - Mandy Johnston
- PA to Coaching Staff - Kate Lindley
- Safety Officer - Ray Johnston
- Marketing Director - Simon Collinson
- Commercial Director - Geoff Warburton
- Sales Manager - Joyce Pickles
- Media Manager - Graham Emmerson
- Marketing & Hospitality Executive - Louise Williams
- Membership Coordinator - Janice Hart
- Webmaster - Stewart Williams
- Community Development Manager - John Winder
- Education Manager - Darren Fletcher
- Primary Link Coordinator - Amanda Wilkinson
- Community Sports Coach - Martin McLoughlin
- Community Rugby Coach - Gareth Barron
- Community Rugby Coach - Sam Tomkins
- Finance Director - Nigel Hansford
- Finance Assistant - Tracey Preston
- Finance Assistant - Christine Lowe
[edit] External links
| Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club |
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| Wigan Warriors |
| History | Records | Stadium | Players | Honours |
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| 2006 | 2007 |
| Stadiums |
| Folly Field (1872-1877) | Prescott Street (1877-1901) | Springfield Park (1901-1902) | Central Park (1902-1999) | JJB Stadium (1999-) |
| Captains |
| Andrew Farrell (1998-2005) | Sean O'Loughlin (2006-) |
| Coaches |
| Stuart Raper (2001-2003 | Mike Gregory (2003-2005) | Denis Betts (2004-2005) | Ian Millward (2005-2006) | Brian Noble (2006-) |
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