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Last Updated: Saturday, 24 June 2006, 12:45 GMT 13:45 UK
Lindsay issues relegation warning
Wigan chairman Maurice Lindsay insists there are five Super League clubs in danger of relegation this season.

The Warriors boosted their chances of avoiding the drop by beating Warrington 30-12 at the JJB Stadium on Friday.

Lindsay said: "Everyone points the finger at Castleford and Wakefield but there are other clubs that could come into the battle. No-one is safe.

"That middle-to-lower tier of Super League is a very dangerous place to be. We know that from last year."

Only French newcomers Catalans are safe from the drop in 2006 because they are exempt from relegation for the next three years.

But Lindsay is confident his team can stay up despite the fact they are still bottom of the table despite recording only their fourth win of the season.

"We've 10 games left to play and six of those are at home. We're battling away," said Lindsay.

There's been all sorts of nonsense talked about what's going to happen if Wigan go down

Stuart Fielden

"If we can come with a rattle - and the spirit is good at the club - we'll be breathing down people's necks in no time. You can't write us off yet."

The Warriors signed Great Britain prop Stuart Fielden for a world record £450,000 on Thursday in an effort to stay up.

The 26-year-old forward made his debut against Warrington and insists the club have a good chance of beating the drop.

"There's been all sorts of nonsense talked about what's going to happen if Wigan go down," said Fielden.

"But I've come here believing it's not going to happen. You don't sign for a team if it's going to go down, do you? Going down has never entered my head.

"Under Brian Noble, Wigan have got better every week. You can see the spirit among the boys and the way they work for each other. I've just tried to complement that."

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Wigan 30-12 Warrington
23 Jun 06 |  Super League


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