Manfred Mann Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) The prominent Australian journalist James Hooper is now reporting on Fox Sports website, and on Twitter, that George Williams’ request for a release from Canberra probably had nothing to do with Williams being homesick for England. Instead, according to Hooper, Williams appears to want to play for an NRL club that is close to beaches. Hooper adds that Williams is now holidaying on the Queensland Gold Coast. If this is true, it gives a new perspective to Canberra’s decision to terminate Williams contract with them immediately. If true, it would also show an appalling character defect by Williams. He signed a contract, for which he is being paid big money, and in the course of which Canberra paid a large transfer fee to Wigan. Now, it is being alleged, Williams wants to renege on his contract so that he can live closer to beaches! This scenario outlined is an example of the kind of behavior which brings British people into disrepute in Australia. Edited June 5, 2021 by Manfred Mann 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Manfred Mann said: James Hooper is reporting I think I see a flaw in this allegation... 8 4 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Futtocks said: I think I see a flaw in this allegation... And that flaw is what exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 As a fellow Wiganer, I can confirm that all we crave is to be near a beach. 1 3 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Manfred Mann said: And that flaw is what exactly? The one that saw you belatedly edit a question mark into the thread title, maybe? 1 1 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 James Hooper has been sticking the knife in with his 360 sidekick since this all blew up . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 The fact you believe anything James Hooper writes speaks volumes. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Rover Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 It seems to me like it is his partner who is homesick and now she is pregnant is determined to go home. My (probably totally wrong) theory is that Williams wanted to stay and hoped that a move closer to the beach would show her the lifestyle that they could have in Australia to persuade her to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 To be fair having been to Canberra its like the Milton Keynes of Australia I would go nuts there P 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hull Kingston Bronco Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Manfred Mann said: The prominent Australian journalist James Hooper is now reporting on Fox Sports website, and on Twitter, that George Williams’ request for a release from Canberra probably had nothing to do with Williams being homesick for England. Instead, according to Hooper, Williams appears to want to play for an NRL club that is close to beaches. Hooper adds that Williams is now holidaying on the Queensland Gold Coast. If this is true, it gives a new perspective to Canberra’s decision to terminate Williams contract with them immediately. If true, it would also show an appalling character defect by Williams. He signed a contract, for which he is being paid big money, and in the course of which Canberra paid a large transfer fee to Wigan. Now, it is being alleged, Williams wants to renege on his contract so that he can live closer to beaches! This scenario outlined is an example of the kind of behavior which brings British people into disrepute in Australia. I’d believe Fred West in an adoption application before I’d believe anything Hooper or Kent write on any topic, let alone this subject in particular given they’re best mates with Sticky 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Manfred Mann said: The prominent Australian journalist James Hooper is now reporting on Fox Sports website, and on Twitter, that George Williams’ request for a release from Canberra probably had nothing to do with Williams being homesick for England. Instead, according to Hooper, Williams appears to want to play for an NRL club that is close to beaches. Hooper adds that Williams is now holidaying on the Queensland Gold Coast. If this is true, it gives a new perspective to Canberra’s decision to terminate Williams contract with them immediately. If true, it would also show an appalling character defect by Williams. He signed a contract, for which he is being paid big money, and in the course of which Canberra paid a large transfer fee to Wigan. Now, it is being alleged, Williams wants to renege on his contract so that he can live closer to beaches! This scenario outlined is an example of the kind of behavior which brings British people into disrepute in Australia. I think I have worked out the confusion here. He has gone on holiday after his contract has been terminated, not had his contract terminated for going on holiday. 2 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hull Kingston Bronco Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Liverpool Rover said: It seems to me like it is his partner who is homesick and now she is pregnant is determined to go home. My (probably totally wrong) theory is that Williams wanted to stay and hoped that a move closer to the beach would show her the lifestyle that they could have in Australia to persuade her to stay. Yup, this. It ain’t rocket science. But the Aussie journos judge everyone’s values as if it was themselves doing it - ie a total disreputable, backstabbing ars***** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Futtocks said: The one that saw you belatedly edit a question mark into the thread title, maybe? He is the master of the late edit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, DavidM said: James Hooper has been sticking the knife in with his 360 sidekick since this all blew up . He’s still sulking from Bateman calling him a unpleasant chap who I disagree with most fervently,Hooper & Kent are a pair of clowns,the fact old Manny thinks so highly of them tells its own story. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 You sure he meant beach and not pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Maybe Hull are in with a shout of signing him then. Coastal living at its best! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, JM2010 said: Maybe Hull are in with a shout of signing him then. Coastal living at its best! How far is it from Hull to skeggy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2010 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, dkw said: How far is it from Hull to skeggy? Just across the bridge then down a bit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Nice beach up here Georgie . Shut your eyes and wear six coats and it could be Bondi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Aussie gets defensive after none Aussie decides the place is fairly $h!t really. 7 1 Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Saint Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, DavidM said: Nice beach up here Georgie . Shut your eyes and wear six coats and it could be Bondi I believe not as many flies as Bondi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: And that flaw is what exactly? Aussie newsman is a shyster?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: You sure he meant beach and not pies? If you knew anything about Australia then you would know that Australians make the best pies in the whole world. The variety of different kinds of quality gourmet pies available in Australia’s big cities is not replicated in Wigan or Leigh or St. Helens. The pie chain “Pie Face” even has a store open 24 hours in the centre of Sydney’s Kings Cross — such is the love of and availability of a very good pie in Australia. Williams is well aware that even the indigestion causing, rubbish pies they sell at Galloway’s in Wigan are not available 24 hours. If George Williams really is a pie lover then he would not be wanting to leave Australia. Edited June 5, 2021 by Manfred Mann 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadlyOverdrawnBoy Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) I agree, Aussie pies are superb but they won't put them on a barm for you. That's why he's coming back. Edited June 5, 2021 by BadlyOverdrawnBoy Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM2 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Dunbar said: As a fellow Wiganer, I can confirm that all we crave is to be near a beach. You have Wigan Pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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