Wigan Warriors 2006
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This article is about the 2006 season of the Wigan Warriors in the European Super League and Challenge Cup.
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[edit] Statistics
Tries
| # | Name | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Ashton | 15 |
| 2 | Pat Richards | 12 |
| 3 | Brett Dallas | 10 |
| 4 | Bryan Fletcher | 10 |
| 4 | Sean O'Loughlin | 10 |
Goals
| # | Name | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Dobson | 57 |
| 2 | Danny Tickle | 33 |
| 3 | Pat Richards | 12 |
| 4 | Danny Orr | 5 |
| 5 | Denis Moran | 1 |
Points
| # | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Dobson | 134 |
| 2 | Danny Tickle | 78 |
| 3 | Pat Richards | 72 |
| 4 | Chris Ashton | 60 |
| 5 | Brett Dallas | 40 |
Appearances
| # | Name | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean O'Loughlin | 30 |
| 2 | Chris Ashton | 29 |
| 3 | Mickey Higham | 29 |
| 4 | Danny Orr | 26 |
| 5 | Pat Richards | 26 |
[edit] 2006 Squad
[edit] Key Players
Key players for Wigan Warriors in 2006 were:
- Chris Ashton was brought into the Wigan squad at the start of 2006 as replacement for the injured Kris Radlinski. Ashton had impressed on his debut for Wigan in 2005 scoring two tries against Huddersfield Giants but in 2006 he showed good skill, pace and talent and impressed many Wigan fans and people within rugby league. He finished the 2006 as the leading try scorer at Wigan and his support play through out the season was excellent, although some criticism was made about his defensive abilities he did earn a call into the England squad at the end of the year. Ashton was one of the most consistent players for Wigan through the 2006 and was a contender for the Young Player of the Year award.
- Michael Dobson was signed by Wigan after he his loan finished with Catalans Dragons as a replacement for Denis Moran who had been released by Wigan a week earlier. Donson had impressed for Catalans Dragons bet when he signed for Wigan, Wigan were at the bottom of the league and facing relegation at the end of the season. His talents, organisation skills and goal kicking were a big factor in Wigan surviving relegation. In 2006 Michael Dobson was the most consistent goal kicker in Rugby League.
- Stuart Fielden signed for Wigan from Bradford Bulls on 22 June 2006 for a Super League record transfer fee of £450,000. Fielden was regarded as one of the best props in the world by many and his influence in the Wigan team could clearly be seen. He was strong in both attack and defense and offered leadership and inspiration to the rest of the Wigan players. Fielden was defiantly one of the main reasons that Wigan survived relegation in 2006, not only did he provide a physical presence on the pitch he offered new hope to Wigan fans and players.
[edit] Transfers
2006 Transfer (In)
| Name | Signed From | Fee | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Richards | Wests Tigers | 2005 | ||
| Iafeta Paleaaesina | New Zealand Warriors | 2005 | ||
| Scott Logan | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2005 | ||
| Bryan Fletcher | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 2005 | ||
| Mark Calderwood | Leeds Rhinos | 2005 | ||
| Mickey Higham | Bradford Bulls | 2005 | ||
| Michael Dobson | Canberra Raiders | 2006 | ||
| Oliver Wilkes | Whitehaven | 2006 | ||
| Jordan James | Swinton Lions | 2006 | ||
| Nathan McAvoy | Leeds Rhinos | 2006 | ||
| Danny Hill | Hull FC | 2006 | ||
| Stuart Fielden | Bradford Bulls | £450,000 | 2006 |
2006 Transfer (Out)
| Name | Sold To | Fee | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Wild | Huddersfield Giants | 2005 | ||
| Martin Aspinwall | Huddersfield Giants | 2005 | ||
| Brian Carney | Newcastle Knights | 2005 | ||
| Terry Newton | Bradford Bulls | 2005 | ||
| Jerome Guisset | Les Catalans | 2005 | ||
| Andrew Farrell | Saracens F.C. | 2005 | ||
| David Allen | Widnes Vikings | 2005 | ||
| Bob Beswick | Widnes Vikings | 2005 | ||
| James Coyle | Widnes Vikings | 2005 | ||
| Desi Williams | Hull KR | 2005 | ||
| Liam Botham | Retired | 2005 | ||
| Lee Jewitt | Cronulla Sharks | 2005 | ||
| Denis Moran | Released | 2006 | ||
| Jerry Seu Seu | Retired | 2006 | ||
| Jordan James | Widnes Vikings | 2006 | ||
| Kevin Brown | Huddersfield Giants | 2006 | ||
| Kris Radlinski | Retired | 2006 | ||
| Scott Logan | Canberra Raiders | 2006 | ||
| Michael Dobson | Canberra Raiders | 2006 | ||
| Wayne Godwin | Hull FC | 2006 | ||
| Danny Tickle | Hull FC | 2006 | ||
| Bryn Hargreaves | St Helens | 2006 | ||
| Oliver Wilkes | Widnes Vikings | 2006 | ||
| Chris Melling | Harlequins RL | 2006 |
2006 Loans (In)
| Name | Signed From | Loan Started | Loan Ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Jonkers | Salford City Reds | March 2006 | May 2006 |
2006 Loans (Out)
| Name | Loan To | Loan Started | Loan Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Hargreaves | Leigh Centurions | June 2006 | September 2006 | |
| Paul Prescott | Leigh Centurions | June 2006 | September 2006 | |
| Jordan James | Widnes Vikings | May 2006 | September 2006 | |
| Oliver Wilkes | Widnes Vikings | May 2006 | September 2006 | |
| Kevin Brown | Huddersfield Giants | June 2006 | September 2006 |
[edit] Staff
- Head Coach - Brian Noble
- Head Coach - Ian Millward (Sacked April 2006)
- Assistant Coach - Phil Veivers
- U21's Coach - Stuart Wilkinson
- U18's Coach - Shaun Wane
- Academy Coaching Assistant - John Pendlebury
- Rugby Executive - Dean Bell
- Fitness Coach - Steve Walsh
- Youth Development Manager - Brian Foley
- Chairman - Maurice P. Lindsay
- Chief Scout - Jack Roden
- Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Zaman
- Club Dentist - Barry Rimmer
- Head Physiotherapist - Mark Leather MSc MCSP SRP
- Physiotherapist - Emma Greenwood
- Masseur - Ben Holt
- 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
- Max's Club Coordinator - Janice Hart
- Webmaster - Stewart Williams
- Community Development Manager - John Winder
- Education Manager - Darren Fletcher
- WAB Manager - Dean Bell
- 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 |
| Seasons |
| 2006 • 2007 • 2008 |
| 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 |
| Andy Goodway • John Monie (1995-1997) • Frank Endacott (1999-2001) • Stuart Raper (2001-2003) • Mike Gregory (2003-2005) Denis Betts (2004-2005) • Ian Millward (2005-2006) • Brian Noble (2006-present) |
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