Phil Wilkinson

Hi, some personal news. After 20 incredible years with the Wigan Observer/Post, I'm leaving. I've made many great memories and friends. Take care wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-le…

@JennyMeadows800 😂😂 educating her well!

Just in a fish 🐟 & chip 🍟 shop with Arabella in Wigan (her choice not mine) & she asked me “what language are people speaking in here Mummy?” 🤣 I’ve had to tell her it’s Wiganese 🙈

@NoHelmetsReq @SkySportsRL Excellent piece 👏

‘Unless you had a satellite dish, you couldn’t watch Super League’s launch as Sky sent the media circus to Paris, Oldham and Leeds. By all accounts, members of the press pack were well oiled. In 2026, ⁦@SkySportsRL⁩ is just a well-oiled machine.’ 👇🏽 theguardian.com/sport/no-helme…

@WorthingtonBaz @sistoney67 Barry so sorry to hear this. ❤️

#wafc As most people will now beaware our beautiful, shining star, my granddaughter, Tilly, sadly passed away yesterday I would like to thank everyone at the game today for their respect with the applause carried out on 13 minutes, it was extremely emotional and gave comfort 💙

Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie.

Broadcaster and multi-sport commentator Jack Zorab took our sports journalism trainees through a commentary masterclass 🎙️ #TeamNA #StartedHere 👏

@TheRealSambora thanks for taking time to interact with true fans - you’ve been the soundtrack for so many lives. Please ignore the idiots. (And in all the ❤️ for Stranger, can we also salute the gem which was Undiscovered Soul… In It For Love played at my niece’s wedding).

Episode 21 of 'How to be a Journalist' with former BBC Newsnight producer and keynote speaker Sam McAlister is out NOW on all podcasting platforms 🎙️ Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/j8c48Mrmk0b 🔗

🗣️ Special guest announcement 🗣️ Our special guest for episode 21 of ‘How to be a Journalist’ is former BBC Newsnight producer @SamMcAlister1 🌟 Full episode dropping today 🎙️ #HTABJ 🎉

News Associates’ ‘How to be a Journalist’ podcast hosted by Plamedi Mbungu is shortlisted for ‘Innovation of the Year’ at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2025 🌟 News Associates editorial development director Lucy Dyer said: "Plamedi pitched the podcast in his job interview and has since grown with it in the time he has worked with us." Find out more below 👇 newsassociates.co.uk/how-to-be-a-jo…

@TheRealSambora Seemed from the documentary you’d tell Jon hard truths during writing etc. I do wonder who’s telling him that now, or is he surrounded by ‘yes men’.

Id like my dumble back..

@catalanmedia Awful news. Always enjoyed our occasional chats and catch-ups in France over the years. Fantastic company, knowledgeable, champion of the game… thoughts with Denise and all his family and friends.

It is with great sadness that in the early hours of this morning Steven passed away, he died peacefully in his sleep following his short battle against Cancer 😋. I would like to thank you all for your support in helping Steven promote French Rugby League. Denise

@M_Shaw1 You’ve done some great work mate, Reach been lucky to have you. Good luck with the new venture. 🤛

A bit of personal news… I’m leaving All Out Rugby League at the end of the year. I’ve worked with some fantastic people during my time there who I can’t thank enough. But I’m ready for a new challenge. More on all that soon. Bring on 2026.

Totally agree with today’s Mirror splash headline.. few more deserving candidates for a knighthood than Kevin Sinfield after another astonishing achievement from this remarkable man who does so much for @mndassoc . Please donate to his fundraising page: mndassoc.org/7in7together

This story has travelled the world, fast. GB News, Times of India, Telegraph, Metro … Elon Musk himself. Very few have acknowledged that @ChrisBurn_Post spent months on this. It took courage, patience, skill and nous. Local journalism at its very best. yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/orwel…

Thrilled to say I’ll be joining @BBCSport in December. Been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so can’t wait to get started. Excited to work with such a talented team at the best in the game.

“Bevan has had another great season for Wigan, so we always keep our options open.” Australia coach Kevin Walters says he keeps tabs on the Super League and wouldn’t rule out picking players from the competition in future. Story from @thematchdaypost 👇 wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-le…

@M_Shaw1 Damn it, knew I should have gone to captain’s run!!!!

Pretty sure I’ve just seen Jon Bon Jovi outside Wembley!

@Rod_Studd 🤣

Nothing beats the incredible drama and excitement of anonymous individuals assigning ranking points to a club in order to meet unfathomable metrics. So much better than actually winning rugby league matches to earn promotion!

@GaryCarter_1979 Just me who’s annoyed it’s all in caps?

Just the 4,465 words from Derek Beaumont on the Wigan v Leigh ticket row....

@DCravenRL I’ll do the same now decorating… never let it be said you’re not an inspiration!

@PWilkinsonWIG Ha ha! Cheers pal. Might get a bit of Richie on today when I’m doing the gardening 😉👍

We’re so lucky to be working in a sport as accessible as rugby league. Hope that continues in the future. Looking forward to the Super League finale, the Ashes, a few 🍻 and a bit more family time again on a weekend for the first time in 26 years! Over and out. (3/3)