Just heard a rumour McIlorum could be back for early August. Wane has said himself he could yet be back this year, if he is back for August it will be a huge boost for the team.

Go away you attention seeking whore.

Not a chance, we'll see him again next year

Jog on mario

Link please?

It was on Wanes Hull preview on Wigan TV. .... He said Macs out of plaster and put in on some size in the gym still a chance of him being back and it's just great to have him round the place.

No chance

Wane did mention it, though not the August bit. He also seemed to say that Joel would not be playing this week, saying we still have three big players out Faz, Flower and Joel but he's happy it's not the ten players of the last month or so. You can never tell with players mentioned in Wanes interviews but I can't see a reason for him mentioning Mac without some substance.

Saw Mickey mac last night he looks really well,still got a "sticking" plaster on tthe wound but he looks in fine fettle otherwise.

Will he be back? who knows the man is made out of something from another world.

We have probably missed him more than any of the other absentees.

I agree with that. There has been some criticism about the lack of aggression in our forwards. I think some of that has been a bit overstated but I do think that when MM is on the field his agressive go-forward leadership sets the tone for others.