Hoofer wrote:The interesting thing about this thread is that, after accepting we signed a load of no-hopers and aussies on retirement plan, we also signed players who were effective at other teams (most notably Moran, who was brilliant at London, but also the likes of Fielden and Howard) who Wigan "developed" into being useless.
Then we let go players who have gone on to do well at other teams (S. Long anyone?).
Altogether the recruitment and development of players since the glory days has been pathetic.
What is also apparent is that we signed players and then played them in a different position than what they excelled at with their previous club or asked them to fulfill a different role at Wigan.
A change of position can do wonders for a players confidence but at the same time it can also destroy it.
