Futtocks Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 This is really sad news. He has such talent, but his body won't give him a chance. 7 "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...
EastLondonMike Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 This is truly sad news. He had all the makings of a genuine star. Such horrible bad luck with injuries. 1 Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Sad news but the right call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Really sorry to hear that. One of the most gifted and naturally talented players of recent years. I always enjoyed watching him play. 1 Old Faithful we never lose at Wembley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Awful news for the lad,a great winger when fitness & injury allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Such a pity. I reckon if you were picking an England team when every player is fully fit and at his best he would be vying with Makinson and Johnstone for the wing position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 This is really sad news. I had heard that he was thinking of giving up previously but was giving it one last shot once he returned from his previous injury. This obviously did not go too well. He was a fantastic player whose return from injury in 2018 was pivotal in Wigan getting to the Grand Final and then winning it in 2018. The go forward that he provided was absolutely fantastic. Gutted really because he certainly had the potential to be an England winger if his body would have let him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz39 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Sad news, always had the talent but i think it's probably not expected with the problems he's had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 If he’s been told to retire, besides loyalty, is risking further injury in the next few months really worth it for the lad? Manfredi always looked impressive when he broke through and looked like being a very good player but with each injury, you can see he’s a much changed player from the kid who broke through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Such a wonderful player on his day. It was always hoping against hope that he would fully recover to play - now I just hope he can live a pain free life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my missus Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 gutted for him he has been so unlucky. Through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes I can barely define the shape of this moment in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Saddened by this , I’m a huge fan of his . An international class winger denied through injury of fulfilling all of his potential . Bad luck mate , and thanks for coming up and letting us see you play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynebennettswinger Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Very sad news, wishing him well with his psychical and mental health and future career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gates1 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Brilliant player, terrible news. Seems risky playing for the rest of the season although wouldnt be surprised if he he only played once as chance for a farewell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Mead Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Very sad news, I thought he was an excellent winger (wire fan). Is he playing the rest of the year then? I don’t get that. Anyway, hope he discovers a role and a purpose post Wigan. Maybe stay in the game? These lads will have at most tens of thousands in savings after a short career (as opposed to multi-millionaire footballers) so it’s crucial they have something to move into quickly work wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Extremely talented speedster who has been a joy to watch. It is such a shame that the battle with injuries has forced an early retirement. Good luck and all the best for the future, you deserve it. 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...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Really sad news. When fit I think Johnstone and Manfredi are the top two wingers in Super League. Unfortunately the top two for getting injured too. 1 This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Had the pleasure of holidaying with Dom and his parents about a decade ago , really nice lad , a crying shame he never got the England cap he deserved , I'm sure he'll take on life outside RL with the same resolve and good nature he's shown in his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 In a way not a shock, but when it happens a big shock nevertheless. Sickening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 Massive rebuild for Wigan in the offseason after Manfredi’s sad premature retirement adds to the list of players departing the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinking Jimmy Posted June 27 Report Share Posted June 27 This is very sad but not unexpected news. Had he been able to avoid the terrible injuries that he has suffered he would have been an automatic choice for England. I wish him well for the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted June 28 Report Share Posted June 28 All the best to Dom, I hope he has some further future in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted August 4 Author Report Share Posted August 4 "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...
Eddie Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 (edited) Sad news, I always enjoyed watching him play, and didn’t see anything like as much of it as I’d have liked. Edited August 4 by Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Going now is the right thing to do, hope he has a successful career outside of playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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