Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:33 am
sergeant pepper
International Star
Joined: Jan 25 2012 Posts: 3922 Location: In the sky with diamonds
Rogues Gallery wrote:If Isa retires at the end of 2024 I hope Wigan find him a position as head of development/community. He is a fantastic ambassador for the club and IMO would be perfect for that position.
Agreed and I've said the same many times.
There's literally no one I can think of who'd be better equipped to fill such a role. As a player he "failed" at the storm and had to rebuild in the UK. He chipped away at Widnes, moved to Wigan and has been an undoubted success. He's been coached by Bellamy, Wane, Peet etc. He's seen good culture, bad culture etc. The fact he's still playing at his age, shows that he looks after himself off the pitch.
If you wanted a role model for the next generation of Wigan lads, Isa ticks every box.
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Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:58 am
thesaint71
Academy Player
Joined: Jul 05 2022 Posts: 183
sergeant pepper wrote:Agreed and I've said the same many times.
There's literally no one I can think of who'd be better equipped to fill such a role. As a player he "failed" at the storm and had to rebuild in the UK. He chipped away at Widnes, moved to Wigan and has been an undoubted success. He's been coached by Bellamy, Wane, Peet etc. He's seen good culture, bad culture etc. The fact he's still playing at his age, shows that he looks after himself off the pitch.
If you wanted a role model for the next generation of Wigan lads, Isa ticks every box.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:57 pm
spartakmixtapes
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Joined: Aug 29 2012 Posts: 130
NickyKiss wrote:In every way possible, yes he is.
Saints fans have a downer on Isa based on him losing his head for 10 or so minutes against them in '21, actions he was suspended for and released an unreserved apology for. Other than that game his discipline has been pretty solid for years, he's played wherever he's asked to, always leading from the front, defensively always been fantastic. He's exactly the sort of player great Wigan sides have always been built around, good solid 100% professionals, willing to turn up and graft whenever asked and allow the star players around him to shine.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:02 pm
apollosghost
Player Coach
Joined: Feb 01 2010 Posts: 2992 Location: Under New Springs bridge wit' rest of trolls
thesaint71 wrote:Isa a role model?? Ye gods
I can probably guess what you're referring to, was it three or four seasons ago when for whatever reason he lost it against you men in about three consecutive matches ? Apart from that he's been exceptional, a real club man, dare I say Sam Panapaesque, just gets on with the job wherever he's asked to play, never a whisper of off field shenanigans or being anything other than totally professional in his attitude. 100% a role model for any junior coming through the ranks.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:30 pm
NickyKiss
International Board Member
Joined: Nov 08 2004 Posts: 29717 Location: WIGAN
spartakmixtapes wrote:Saints fans have a downer on Isa based on him losing his head for 10 or so minutes against them in '21, actions he was suspended for and released an unreserved apology for. Other than that game his discipline has been pretty solid for years, he's played wherever he's asked to, always leading from the front, defensively always been fantastic. He's exactly the sort of player great Wigan sides have always been built around, good solid 100% professionals, willing to turn up and graft whenever asked and allow the star players around him to shine.
Aye, they have never let it drop. In a funny way that spell showed why he is a role model. His head went and nobody can deny that but it was a poor time for the team and he was trying everything to inspire people around him. He shouldn't have done it but it showed how much he cares for the club and his team mates and it highlighted how much he hates losing. If a 10 minute spell of pretty harmless madness ruins every other action a person takes in their working life and their life away from the pitch then the vast majority of people would be snookered. He is absolutely outstanding in how he carries himself, how he deals with people and the way in which he drags every bit of talent out of himself.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:44 pm
thesaint71
Academy Player
Joined: Jul 05 2022 Posts: 183
apollosghost wrote:I can probably guess what you're referring to, was it three or four seasons ago when for whatever reason he lost it against you men in about three consecutive matches ? Apart from that he's been exceptional, a real club man, dare I say Sam Panapaesque, just gets on with the job wherever he's asked to play, never a whisper of off field shenanigans or being anything other than totally professional in his attitude. 100% a role model for any junior coming through the ranks.
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