1. Wayne Bennett backed out of a deal to coach the club.
Former Wigan chairman Maurice Lindsay later revealed how, in 1999, legendary Australian coach Wayne Bennett agreed to take over the club. The former England head coach backed out of the deal after stating the move would be too much for his young, disabled son. Wigan eventually went for KiAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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