It is Tuesday morning and there are just 48 hours to go until Wigan begin their Super League title defence against Leigh, not that you would know that when you walk into their Robin Park training complex.
Peet has transformed Wigan, making them arguably the world’s best club side, leading to recognition at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
The result, Radlinski and O’Loughlin – two proud Wiganers – believe, is an energy around the town they have never seen, underlined by a surge in attendances since Peet took charge.
But mid-morning here, the relaxed mood shifts when it’s time to head over the road to the Brick Community Stadium for Wigan’s last on-field hour before the game.
Wigan, alongside Leigh, hope to raise £1m for local charities on Thursday in front of the biggest opening-night crowd in Super League history.
