Kris Radlinski and Ian Lenagan really did spill the beans at the Wigan fans’ forum earlier in the week.
After discussing the future of Zak Hardaker, General Manager Radlinski went on to talk about John Bateman and the speculation surrounding a potential return to Australia.
“I arrived at the game with Castleford last night and Ian said to me what’s this John Bateman stuff NRL. I’ve not heard anything about it,” Radlinski said.
“John Bateman’s girlfriend went on to tweet last night that she’d not heard anything about it either. This is how it works, and this is something that Ian and I have to deal with on a regular basis.”
Radlinski explained how chats had been continuing with Bateman about setting up future businesses in the UK.
“We can’t respond to every single rumour out there. All I will tell you is I had an hour-long conversation with John last week where we’re talking about life after rugby and and businesses that he’s looking into setting up now. John has been superb since he come back.
“Probably not hitting the form yet but I thought last night again, he’s showing he’s on his way back there. So, there’s nothing in that rumour.”
