Wigan Warriors youngster giving back to local junior club in coaching role
Wigan Warriors youngster George Marsden is giving back to his roots at Golborne Parkside by stepping into a coaching role with the club’s Under-12s side.
The young halfback, who came through the junior ranks at Golborne, spent more than a decade at the club before signing for Wigan’s scholarship programme in 2022. He has since progressed through the academy system and is regarded as one of the club’s promising young talents.
Earlier this year, Marsden was one of three academy players invited to train with Wigan’s first-team squad on their pre-season camp in Tenerife, alongside Jovi Bentley-Elliot and Charlie Jeffrey-Stott.
Now, the Warrington-born teenager, who studies at St John Rigby College, has taken up a coaching role back at his former club, working with the Under-12s as an attack coach.
Golborne confirmed the news in a post on social media, welcoming back a player who began his rugby league journey with them as a youngster.
“A huge warm welcome to the team, coach George Marsden,” the club said.
“He may wear cherry and white these days, but cut him open, and he’ll still bleed green and gold!
“We’ve had a number of offers from potential coaches over the years, but we’ve always held out to make sure we’re only welcoming the best in for our lads.”
Marsden was part of a successful junior side during his time at Golborne, playing stand-off and helping the team compete at the highest level, including winning a Premiership title at Under-16s level before being picked up by Wigan at the age of 14.
“Now, George joins Golborne Parkside U12s as our attack coach, and we couldn’t be happier to have him with us,” the club added.
Marsden has also gained further experience this year with Wigan, featuring in their pre-season friendly against Hull FC, played as part of Liam Marshall’s testimonial.
He remains eligible for academy rugby and has also featured for the club’s reserves so far in 2026, continuing his progress in a renowned youth system at the Warriors, while helping to support the next generation coming through at Golborne in the junior grades.