100th appearance tomorrow and I would like to say thanks but also, what a great servant to the club he has been. True gent, and one of the consistent players in his time here.



I hope he is still here next year, in a role similar to Deacon's, a player-coach style

Does a lot of the hard graft that goes un-noticed.

I'll second that. Top bloke. I'd like to see him stay at the club but with Joel, Hansen, Mossop, Farrell and Tuson coming through we're blessed with a lot of young talent in the back row and it's hard to see a place for Bails, although his experience is an asset

love to see him stay at the club in a coaching role..what i hear hes one of the most respected guys in the club



top bloke

He was an excellent signing at a very tough time for the club.



I remember we announced his signing shortly after the 70+ hammering at Saints and mo said something along the lines of that won't happen again with guys like Phil Bailey in the side. He was right and his attitude and leadership can't be questioned.



Personally I wouldn't give him another contract tho. We've seen the development of Joel into a top class 2nd row this season. Hansen looked very strong before his injury and Faz + Mossop all need more game time. For me the time is right for Bailey 2 take the u18's job if Hampo moves into Forshaw's old role.



His leadership will be missed but if sign a player like Luke Bailey or Lima they will fill this role.

Totally agree, well done Phil, get us a win tomorrow.

I echo what everyone else has said, he's not a world beater but he's been a safe pair of hands during years when they've been few and far-between, sounds like just the kind of guy to keep on in a coaching role if he wants to.

agree with what has been said but can imagine somoen like salford offering him the cash and fulltime status that we might not. phil still has a year left in him a la dave furner at leeds when we let him go

Sorry, can't say I really rate the bloke. I am sure he is an OK guy, but as far as being a decent centre or second row, I disagree. He isn't good enough for us.



We seem to be getting overloaded with future coaching people. Deacon is another who was a poor signing, late in his career. But some folk seem to think he will make something in coaching. This 'hope' thing is an imponderable. I can't have food today, but I 'hope' we will have food tomorrow.

I echo what others have said ! Phil is never going to dazzle us with his skills or get Man of the Match awards, but all the hard graft he does in both attack and defence creates the platform for the likes of Sam & Pat to show their skills! He is a very hard-working player, never takes a backward step and is highly respected by both the players & coaching staff (as shown by his role as one of the club Captains)!

I think he will get another season at Wigan & I hope he does! He is a big influence on the young players at the club, some of whom are not yet physically ready for week-in, week-out starts in the first team!



Thanks Phil & lets hope your 100th appearance is a happy one!

Well said





It shows how poor our team has been these last few years that Bailey has even managed to rack up 100 games. I acknowledge that he is a great leader off the field, particularly with the younger players, and is a good influence on the team but as an actual player I dont rate him one bit.

Sorry mate but you don't play State of Origin and get two full test caps for Australia by being average

He was well past it by the time he came over here IMO

I wouldn't say that. He may be past his best now but he was only 26 when we signed him and he spent his first season here playing centre, which isn't his best position