From the official Facebook page a few minutes ago:



"We're not done in the transfer market for today just yet"......

didnt wigan release him?

Opportunity for Ryan Hampshire ?

Gone to Leigh, or so I've heard.

Good luck, Matty.



I didn't rate him particularly as a player, but he always gave his all and has walked away with quite a lot of silverware.

Smith should be applauded for his time and efforts at Wigan. He has got the chance to go back to his home town club on a long term contract that will secure his and his families future. Good luck and thank you.

Good luck Matty. Good decision for player and club.

any truth in Ryan hampshire coming to us? ive heard a few people say it!



or is this the perfect opportunity for him to break into your side!

He will only come to Leigh if he can play half back, thats statute in any contract for him.

Usually when a player with limited ability moves on it is a happy moment but with Matty it's different. For what he lacked in skill he made up for in abundance in tenacity and determination. It's a very bitter sweet transfer but he deffo goes with my best wishes and will be the only St Helens player i will ever applaud when he comes back here to play against us.

I think all us Wiganers know deep down that Ryan Hampshire has no future at Wigan.

Yep. Sad to see but he just isn't the player we all thought he was going to be. Could possibly be another Joe Mellor. He's turned into a nice little player after a slow start playing in the first team.



With regards to Matty Smith. He's helped deliver 3 trophies in his time here so he will always have my respect. Always played with his heart on his sleeve and sometimes thats all you can ask for from a player. Been a great servant to our club. I was really pleased to see Lockers allow Smith to lift the trophy with him, he deserved that moment. All the best.