My team-mate killed himself, I never got to say goodbye: Lam on his emotional return as Wigan coach
Daily Mail'I cried for days on end — it was heartbreaking.’ New Wigan Warriors head coach Adrian Lam is reflecting on the moment he received tragic news about his former team-mate Terry Newton. ‘He was inspirational — he changed the way I played.’ New Wigan coach Adrian Lam will take charge for the first time at derby rivals St Helens On Thursday night Lam, a legend of the game in his playing career, will take charge for the first time at derby rivals St Helens as this year’s Super League kicks off. The 48-year-old is back as interim coach for 12 months until Shaun Edwards takes over ‘Zak has been in a pretty tough place for 18 months,’ says Lam. ‘To a coach, they are the most important people in the players’ lives,’ says Lam, whose own wife has remained in Sydney with his sons.
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