Legend! I half joked in my report we should make it Irish night in his honour (bit of irony v the French).



Needs 1 try for 150 for us.



And if I'm right he needs 2 tries to take over as our top try scorer in Super League matches, overtaking Kris Radlinski. Will have to check out that one proper tomorrow, but could be a big night for him!



Creeping also up the most goals for Wigan standings as well. 39 behind Colin Tyrer now and 53 behind Frano Botica.

Fantastic servant to our club, and to think a lot of us wanted rid after his first season! Take a bow Mr Richards!

Closing in on a testimonial too if Wigan renew his contract

Irish night is in planning. If you have anything green or Irish then wear it on Friday. If you have twitter then promote #RichardsIsSuperman.



Legend is a word used too easily these days but Pat ticks every box. He could have f*cked off after that first year but he stayed and proved everyone wrong. We owe him a night.

Aye make Friday an early St. Paddys day. #RichardsIsSuperman.

Go on then, you twisted my arm. I will drink a pint (or two) of the black stuff on Friday, just for Paddy you understand

Hope he scores a try or three.

He'll be playing against Damien Blanch who isn't the tallest guy so lets hope Green and Smithy give the ball some time in the night sky so Pat, and Iain Thornley can use their considerable height to our advantage.

I do hope talkes are being arranged to discuss a new contract with Pat!

When is he due a a testimonial? Is it now on number of games played?

This is season 8

only seems like yesterday we signed him

Imo pat is one of the best australian signings we have ever made. Cheer's pat for the last 8 years