Signed Martin Offiah Match Worn Boots

Larger image

Offiah joined Wigan in January 1991 for a fee of £440,000. This figure remained a record for a total cash transfer until Wigan beat their own record, paying £450,000 for Stuart Fielden from the Bradford Bulls in 2006. Playing on the wing, he formed a partnership with Gene Miles in his first season at Wigan. Martin became a real showman and character of the game, often infuriating opponents when he raced past them waving goodbye.

He had great hands and an eye for a try, often making interceptions then racing the length of the field to score. Martin received criticism over his defensive game, but such was the dominance of the Wigan during this period, that he was rarely required to defend.

He played in Wigan's World Club Challenge win over the Brisbane Broncos in 1994, four Challenge Cup wins, five Championship teams, three Regal Trophy wins and one Lancashire Cup victory.

Offiah made a total of 158 appearances for Wigan with another single appearance as a substitute. He notched up more than a try a game, crossing the line 186 times. Within this total is the record 10 tries he scored in a single match against Leeds in 1992. He also managed a goal and 3 drop goals thus bagging a grand total of 749 points for the club.

A legend of the game