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Michael Withers forced to retire
Wed June 27, 2007
Source: www.wiganwarriors.com

The Wigan club today revealed a massive blow for both the player and the club when Michael Withers was forced to retire immediately on medical grounds.

Head Coach Brian Noble said,

"This is a crushing blow for both Michael and ourselves. He underwent knee surgery after the Leeds game back in April. It was hoped that the operation would be successful and he would recover in time to play for us towards the end of the season. Unfortunately that has not been the case although he has made a great effort to play again. In attempting a training session yesterday he broke down and our medical team advised him that he would now need major surgery which effectively means he cannot play again."

Noble continued,

"Michael is devastated and so am I. I worked with him for a long time at Bradford and he has been a credit to Rugby League. Sadly we cannot argue with surgeons and it is the end of the road for Michael."

Michael Withers said,

"It's heart breaking to have to end in this way. I now need another operation which is similar to the one that Andy Farrell had some years ago and it involves fracturing the knee to overcome the problem. It would be a year before I would be right again and even then it would involve great care. I think Kris Radlinski as well as Andy Farrell went through the same problem. I will be visiting the same surgeon and hope to have the operation this week. I would like to thank the Wigan club and especially the medical team who have worked so hard to help me. I am just so sorry that their efforts have been unrewarded. Wigan is a great club and I'm sure they have a bright future. I'm so sorry not to be part of it."

Chairman Maurice Lindsay added,

"We feel so sorry for Michael. He is immensely popular with the players and it is sad and frustrating that a great career has come to an end in these circumstances. It just shows what a tough and unrewarding sport Rugby League can sometimes be. We thank Michael for the effort he has made to get back into the game but his own health must come first."

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Withers out for several weeks due to knee surgery
Wed April 18, 2007
Source: www.wiganwarriors.com

Wigan today announced that full back Michael Withers will be entering hospital for knee surgery and will be out of the game for several weeks.

Head Coach Brian Noble said,

"Michael picked up the injury in the game against Leeds Rhinos and surgery is required. It is bad luck for both Michael and the club. Like a lot of other clubs we work with a small squad these days and injuries inevitably come around, we hope Michael recovers quickly as he is very important to our side."

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Sat January 20, 2007

Noble names Barrett and fellow new boys in Friendly squad

Wed December 6, 2006

Wigan sign Leuluai, Withers and Millard

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2007 engage English Super League

Wigan Warriors 
7 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [09 Feb 07] L 10-16 v Warrington (H). [CT]
[View] Round 2 [17 Feb 07] W 18-16 v Les Catalans (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 07] L 28-32 v Bradford (A). [FB]
[View] Round 4 [02 Mar 07] L 16-26 v Hull KR (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 5 [09 Mar 07] W 16-12 v Harlequins (H). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [06 Apr 07] L 14-32 v St Helens (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 9 [10 Apr 07] W 20-18 v Leeds (A). [FB] 
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2006 World Club Challenge

Bradford Bulls 
1 games; [View] WCC [04 Feb 06] W 30-10 v Tigers (H). [FB]
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2006 engage English Super League

Bradford Bulls 
27 games; 11 tries, 44 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Feb 06] W 20-14 v Wakefield (A). [FB] 
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 06] D 18-18 v Harlequins (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 06] W 34-4 v Salford City (H). [FB] 
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 06] W 50-18 v Catalans (A). [FB] 
[View] Round 6 [17 Mar 06] L 16-38 v St Helens (A). [FB]
[View] Round 7 [24 Mar 06] W 34-12 v Wigan (H). [FB]
[View] Round 8 [08 Apr 06] L 18-22 v Warrington (H). [FB]
[View] Round 9 [13 Apr 06] W 20-18 v Leeds (A). [FB]
[View] Round 10 [18 Apr 06] W 52-18 v Huddersfield (H). [FB]
[View] Round 11 [23 Apr 06] L 4-27 v Warrington (A). [FB]
[View] Round 12 [28 Apr 06] W 54-6 v Les Catalans (H). [FB]
[View] Round 13 [05 May 06] L 12-28 v Hull FC (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 16 [11 Jun 06] D 26-26 v Castleford (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 17 [16 Jun 06] W 20-18 v St Helens (H). [FB]
[View] Round 18 [23 Jun 06] W 42-16 v Huddersfield (H). [FB]
[View] Round 19 [30 Jun 06] L 16-17 v Salford City (A). [FB]
[View] Round 20 [07 Jul 06] L 24-26 v Leeds (A). [FB]
[View] Round 21 [14 Jul 06] W 30-16 v Les Catalans (H). [FB]
[View] Round 23 [04 Aug 06] W 50-22 v Warrington (H). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [12 Aug 06] L 26-28 v Harlequins (A). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [18 Aug 06] W 48-10 v Castleford (H). [FB]
[View] Round 26 [01 Sep 06] L 16-38 v Wigan (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 27 [08 Sep 06] L 12-20 v Wakefield (H). [FB] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 28 [17 Sep 06] W 42-30 v Huddersfield (A). [FB] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Finals Week One [23 Sep 06] W 52-6 v Salford City (H). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Finals Week Two [30 Sep 06] W 40-24 v Warrington (H). [FB] 12 Pts; 3t
[View] Finals Week Three [06 Oct 06] L 12-19 v Hull FC (A). [FB]
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2005 English Super League

Bradford Bulls 
20 games; 8 tries, 32 points. 
		 [View] Round 3 [25 Feb 05] W 28-27 v Wigan (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [10 Apr 05] L 32-35 v Warrington (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [17 Apr 05] W 54-10 v Huddersfield (H). [FB]
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 05] W 40-8 v Wigan (H). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [22 May 05] L 24-44 v Warrington (H). [FB]
[View] Round 15 [28 May 05] W 42-24 v Hull (A). [FB]
[View] Round 17 [11 Jun 05] W 38-20 v Huddersfield (A). [FB]
[View] Round 18 [19 Jun 05] D 25-25 v Widnes (H). [FB]
[View] Round 19 [01 Jul 05] L 26-36 v Rhinos (A). [FB]
[View] Round 20 [10 Jul 05] L 34-44 v Wildcats (A). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [17 Jul 05] W 58-12 v Leigh (H). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [22 Jul 05] W 24-18 v Salford (A). [FB]
[View] Round 23 [07 Aug 05] W 74-24 v Widnes (H). [FB] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 24 [14 Aug 05] W 58-12 v Salford (H). [FB]
[View] Round 25 [19 Aug 05] W 42-10 v Rhinos (A). [FB]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 05] W 49-6 v Hull (H). [FB]
[View] Round 27 [11 Sep 05] W 52-34 v Huddersfield (H). [FB]
[View] Elimination Semi-Final [01 Oct 05] W 71-0 v Hull (H). [FB] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Final Eliminator [07 Oct 05] W 23-18 v St Helens (A). [FB]
[View] Grand Final [15 Oct 05] W 15-6 v Rhinos. [FB]
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Withers, Michael

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