World class player but I wouldn't be picking him at 1. The role of fullback has changed over the years and suits him and his attacking abilities but I still prefer a FB to be someone I would put my life on making a tackle or taking a catch and I don't have that with Sam.



For the record my side (around 92 onwards from memory) would be:



Radlinski

Richards

Renouf

Connolly

Offiah

Sam

Edwards

O'Connor

McCormack

Smith

Betts

Hoffman

Farrell



Subs: O'Loughlin, Newton, Cowie, Fielden



Few explanations:



Rads gets in based on what I said above. If someone breaks I have every faith that Rads cuts them in half.



Gene Miles misses out based on the fact I remember little about him playing aside from old videos I've watched, same with Andy Platt and Dean Bell.



McCormack was only here a year but was outstanding.



Cowie gets in pretty much due to the longevity of me seeing him play and Fielden is based on his 06 and 2010 form. Mentions for Skerrett and Pongia.



I was tempted to put Faz at 12 and SOL at 13 which wouldn't be a bad thing really but used SOL as a utility instead.

2010 - 2013 he was unplayable. But I would put Radlinski above him, just.



1. Radlinski

2. Dallas

3. Gleeson

4. Renouf

5. Offiah

6. Barrett

7. Edwards

8. Skerrett

9. Newton

10. O’Connor

11. L Farrell

12. A Farrell

13. Hanley



Bench

S Tomkins

Craig Smith

Betts

Lockers



That was a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be! Notable absentees include Williams, Clarke, Richards, Pongia, Fielden, Amos, Henry Paul, Lam - I could sit here all day listing players. It goes to show the quality of our teams over the years.

I agree. Sam (for me) is the 2nd best British born Wigan player I've seen play for us in nearly forty years. First being Hanley, never mind full back.



His 2nd spell came back and played a totally different style of game which was successful, could very easily have let it all collapse. His part in Rectumgate prematurely ended his career with us I think, had that not happened (with his brother's subsequent departure) I think we may have fought off any bids for him.

I'd take a 2010-2013 Tomkins over any version of Kris Radlinski

Some interesting selections there.

No place for Bill Ashurst is a bit of a surprise.

I never saw Alan Davies but my older brothers raves about him. I always remember the photo of him after a win drinking a cup of tea as he was a Jehovah’s Witness.

In attack, every day of the week. Defensively, never in a million years.

Same argument going on with Zak and French

Defensively he may have to make 2/3/4 situations in a game

Attacking wise a FB influences virtually EVERYTHING you do ball in hand.

Whilst Zak may have made quite a few great saves last year, weve looked far more dangerous and all round a better team IMO

I am certain at some point French will do something that will make someone say Hardaker would have saved that. But ball in hand he will have created 10x times more problems for the opposition in the meantime



And dont underestimate Sam defensively

He very rarely messed up and cost us games, and when a big tackle was needed or a high ball taking he very rarely let anyone down.

Agree with all of that

ST particularly in 2012 was brilliant and his reading of the game was fantastic.

KR and also George Fairburn were great players but justed lacked that extra bit of pace to make them that little bit special

As a Leeds RL / Rhinos fan I have seen plenty of great Wigan players and sides since I first started watching the game in 1977 and despite having such a strong dislike of the Wigan club due to our strong club rivalries over the years but I also have a healthy respect for the Wigan club.

I have chosen a side that IMO is the best side that I have ever seen play live for Wigan



1- Sam Tomkins

2- Jason Robinson

3- Inga Tuigamala

4-Gary Connolly

5- Martin Offiah

6- Brett Kenny

7-Andy Gregory

8-Kelvin Skerrett

9-Terry Newton

10-Andy Platt

11-Andy Farrell

12-Dennis Betts

13-Ellery Hanley (Captain)



14-Shaun Edwards

15-Gene Miles

16-Terry O'Connor

17-Sean O'Loughlin

The games changed massively and as you know, I haven't

Thanks for your perspective



I do believe it's good sometimes to take other fans views on board (when not trolling obviously).

I know that when I watch other teams theres always players that I think "Frighten" you more than others. Players who always seem to pull something out the bag and players who if they're missing you breathe a sigh of relief.

Theres always the argument about players that may have been brilliant for 6 months (Kenny/Miles for example) compared to players who played significantly longer (Edwards/Bell).



I do think that's an honest appraisal from an opposing fan, and IMO it would difficult to criticise any selection.



The debate for me would be :-



Ferguson, butnto be fair Robinson was as good but was obviously here longer.

Bell/Miles for either of the 2 centres ???

Edward's at half back if you take his longevity and winners record into consideration

Craig Smith for skerret O'Connor

Dermott for Newton



I'm not saying any of them would replace the others definitely, just debate.



I've watched the game since just about the same time as yourself (I was 6 in 77)

My dad raved about Alan Davies, said he was good at Wigan, but even better at Oldham. Dosnt have the same profile at Wigan as say Ashton/Boston etc but by all.accounts he was some player.



My dad was also a massive Dave Bolton fan

After he died i took the family to Oz (not with anything he left me BTW

) and I got the chance to meet him.

That's was some Cruise around the Harbour!

Also had an hour discussion with Steve Roach, a pint with Laurie Daley and sang a karaoke with Benny Elias!!!