Was a return to his prime years tonight - makes it a very tough decision regarding which way we should go come the playoffs when everyone will hopefully be fit. There's so many options whichever way Maguire goes there will be someone saying he's got it wrong.

Had his best game in a Wigan shirt, and a great performance overall. And to be honest, all the positives he was doing had nothing to do with any mistakes or lack of performance from the opposition. Great shift in both attack and defence. I also though Sam looked better at FB today.

Another good game by Deacs I thought.

Agreed, another good performance from Deacs tonight.

Both last week and this week, Paul Deacon has been a true team player, not an individually great performance but an excellent team performance, well done Deac's

Put some great defensive hits in aswel tonight. Good work Deacs.

i really hope the guy stays fit, i know he aint a world beater an his best days are behind him but he really can bring so much to this team! when on his game he almost takes the team to another level. now im not saying he single handedly does it on his own but when he does his thing he allows the the rest of the team to do their thing with so much freedom but yet the structure is still there.



yes maybe i might be going a bit too far with this and i'm not for one min saying it is down to him because it is a great team effort at the moment but i think his control is a massive bonus to wigan especially when there not on the front foot!



i really do think in the big games he can an will be a big influence for Wigan without being spectacular!



Stands back to be shot down!!! lol

Shows what a difference a good kicker makes. It really helps you control field position.

I think we play a lot better with Deaks in the halves.



I think he had a great game tonight , defence and attack.

Me too, Deacs in the halves and Sam at fullback is workin very well at the moment!

Great ball for H's try aswel.

The most pleasing aspect of Deacons play in the past 2 games has been his defence imo. It was a worry for me going into last weeks game but he's been solid as a rock and he looks very sharp with ball in hand now aswell.



He's keeping us ticking over nicely at the moment and linking well with Sam. He'll be important for us in the play offs if he stays fit. Eddie mentioned in the Wane interview that he hurt his hamstring tonight.