Wigan Warriors - wiganrugbyfans.com • Re: Wane - Coach of the Year

Oh this is absolutely without question deserved. I believe this was voted by his peers, which tells you something.
It was posted today on the official website he will leave Wigan after saturday regardless of the result knowing he has:

- Taken Wigan to 5 grand finals, so far winning 2 with hopefully a third on saturday!
- World Club Champions for the first time in 23 years
- 2 Challenge Cup finals, winning one
- Won only our 4th League leaders shield in 22 years
- Has a win percentage of near 70%
- Has given debuts to 41 homegrown players from the academy

That last line stands out for me. 41 homegrown players have made their debut under Shaun Wane and in that time he has still managed to take Wigan to finals.

Name another Super League coach who has had that record for giving young homegrown players their debut. I bet no-one comes remotely close.

I hold my hands up I have been a critic at times, as have many, but without question he has served us exceptionally. The most successful and longest serving Wigan coach in our SL history. I look forward to the Adrian Lam/Edwards era, but we should never forgot the raw passion, emotion, hard work, attitude and sheer dedication of the Shaun Wane Era.

Fingers crossed for you on saturday Shaun. You deserve it.