I agree we’re desperate for quality, get him signed. You calm him down by giving him by giving him ownership and responsibility, Make him Captain and let him have the responsibility, it will make him a better person and player.

Right guys give me your grief etc, I’m old enough to take it

If after 10 years at different clubs and 30 years old he will not change,certainly not in the short term ,if ever.
What will the young players think, you can be a a complete prat and can still be welcomed back.
What a great message to give to the younger players and example to set.

I'm afraid that clichés are clichés because they are true. A leopard can't change its spots. It can hide them for a while but not change them.

So for me only a short term contract please.

I think k realistically we’d have to offer a 2-3 yr deal on very good money if we want him. We are desperate remember, and he has other options, look at his injury record too. Doesn’t miss many…..
BUT
Any contract would have to have a clause that if he messed up, club can nullify contract.
May not be a good option for us after all, especially if most fans don’t seem to want him back……

Who are his other high paying options?

Leigh have offered way more than he’s ever been paid. And for 3 years from what I’ve heard…!

"Zak please take the Leigh offer. Its much nearer to Yorkshire than Wigan is. Some nice pubs in Leigh too oh and its only town in England where cocaine is legal.

Thanks Derek we are putting Zak in a taxi to Leigh right now for you. Zak pull your trousers up n dont vomit in that taxi we told you not to touch all those bottles of whisky ffs. Taxi driver will this 10 foot barge pole that we wouldnt touch Zak with fit in your cab?"

Itl fit in mine pal.

Hardaker and Leigh are made for each other - a car crash club and a car crash player.

However realistically they aren't going to be an option. If Leeds were to offer him a deal to the end of the season they would probably get him unless Fev is more appealing to him.

You do realise where Leigh is don’t you.