Wigan Warriors legends show their support and share their memories

The Warriors have been playing messages of support from some of the club’s biggest names on their social media channels.

Ex-wing stars Henderson Gill, Martin Offiah and Jason Robinson, Welsh dual-code great Scott Quinnell and former skippers Dean Belll and Andy Farrell are among those who have shared videos.

And Kiwi Henry Paul and Grand Final-winning coach Michael Maguire also got involved, urging fans to keep safe – while also reminiscing about their good times at the club.

Matt Hennessey, the club’s head of communications, said: “What we’re trying to do is keep our fans engaged and entertained as much as possible during unprecedented times for the country, and the messages from some of the game’s greats are helping do that.

“(Rugby executive) Kris Radlinski has been leading it, he’s been getting in touch with many of his ex-team-mates and they’ve obviously got great memories of their time at the club.

“With that, there is an important public health message and if we can use our reach to hammer that home then great.

“We’re seeing the community spirit come to the fore because it is a challenging time for everyone and for those fans who are at home, self-isolating... if we can brighten up their day with a 90 second video from their favorite player, then great.”

Wigan have also showed old games on their subscription TV channel as well as their Facebook page.

Last week they showed the 2007 play-offs comeback at Bradford in full and on Good Friday, treated fans to the 2004 derby.

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